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🌱 Garland Lakeview star Montre Jackson chooses Texas over Ole Miss, SMU
Garland, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Garland! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Garland Lakeview star Montre Jackson chooses Texas over Ole Miss, SMU
- Why a national study just ranked Garland among worst July 4 cities
Also on today's calendar: Mahabodhi International Buddhist Center Grand Opening Ceremony and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What has cities but no houses, forests but no trees, and water but no fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Mostly sunny, breezy and hot, with a high of 99 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 97, low: 79.
- Wednesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 96 and low of 78 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Garland Lakeview four-star cornerback Montre Jackson commits to Texas (dallasnews.com) — A standout from Garland Lakeview, four-star cornerback Montre Jackson has committed to play football for the Texas Longhorns, choosing UT over Ole Miss and SMU. Ranked among the top defensive backs in the Dallas area and nationally, Jackson brings elite track speed to a 2027 recruiting class already considered one of the country’s best. 
• San Antonio is not the best -- or worst -- city for July 4, study says (star-telegram.com) — A new WalletHub study ranks San Antonio only mid-pack for July 4th celebrations but puts Garland at the very bottom of its national list for holiday festivities. Using factors like events, affordability, safety, accessibility, and weather, the report names Garland among the five worst cities to celebrate, alongside Laredo, Newark, Hialeah, and Baton Rouge.
📸 Around Garland
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Red, White & You →
Garland City Square, 520 W State St, Garland
5:00 pm
Friday July 3
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Other local events
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Talleres de Educación Financiera (18 años y más) de la Bibliotec
Ridgewood Branch Library North Garland Library - 3845 N. Garland Ave. Garland TX 75040
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July 4th Holiday: All Garland Libraries closed →
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Mahabodhi International Buddhist Center Grand Opening Ceremony →
Mahabodhi International Buddhist Center, 5525 Myers Dr, Garland
9:00 am -
Job Seeker Services with Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas at the
Ridgewood Branch Library Central Library - 625 Austin St. Garland TX 75040
10:00 am -
Manga and Anime Drawing (Ages 10-17) at the Central Library
Ridgewood Branch Library Central Library - 625 Austin St. Garland TX 75040
2:30 pm -
Mindful Art: Sumi-e Painting Workshop (Ages 18+) at the Central Lib
Ridgewood Branch Library Central Library - 625 Austin St. Garland TX 75040
6:00 pm -
Baby Bounce & Read (Birth-18 Months) at the Central Library
Ridgewood Branch Library Central Library - 625 Austin St. Garland TX 75040
10:00 am -
Toddler Time (18-36 Months) at the Central Library
Ridgewood Branch Library Central Library - 625 Austin St. Garland TX 75040
11:00 am
Wednesday July 1
Friday July 3
Saturday July 4
Monday July 6
Tuesday July 7
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Summer Hours - SISD Closed
Sunnyvale ISD Sunnyvale, TX 75182 -
Independence Day
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Challenge Island McKinney Summer Camp - Super STEAMio Island Adventure© →
Murphy Community Center, 205 N Murphy Rd, Murphy
9:00 am -
Refresher Session One - Getting Started with Better Impact
Friends of Rowlett Animals www.betterimpact.com/karen
12:00 pm
Friday July 3
Saturday July 4
Monday July 6
Tuesday July 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This pug showed up in my backyard this morning.
I walked the neighborhood to see if there was anyone looking for a dog or an open gate and didnt find anything. On Douglas dr. Haven't called the… (Nextdoor Southgate Acres 2) - I need help trying to set up my life...
In need direction.. I don't know how to budget or save for a home or bigger purchases or how to invest money properly.. (Nextdoor Gatewood Garland)
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🗞 Nearby News
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- Michael Castagne Murder: Where is Daeveion Mangum Now? (moviedelic.com)
- The beat goes on for Texarkana representation at Miss Texas (texarkanagazette.com)
- Richardson Eagles 2026 Season Preview (texashsfootball.com)
Ok Garland! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A map (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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