🌱 How Harker Heights High’s band landed a spot on the national stage

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• How Harker Heights High’s band landed a spot on the national stage

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 99 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 99, low: 76.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 98 and low of 75 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• CenTex HS Wind Ensembles invited to national festival (wane.com) — Harker Heights High School’s Wind Ensemble has earned a coveted invitation to perform at the 2027 Music for All National Festival in Indianapolis, a major honor in the high school band world. The group will join Copperas Cove and top ensembles from 16 states for concerts, clinics, and national recognition of their musical excellence.
   

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Friday August 7

• Staff Inservice
  Harker Heights El Harker Heights, TX 76548
• Paint Your Parking Spot
  Belton H S Parking Lot
  5:00 pm
• Chromebook Distribution
  Belton H S Belton, TX 76513
  5:30 pm
• Meet the Teacher
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  5:30 pm

Saturday August 8

• Paint Your Parking Spot
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  8:00 am

Monday August 10

• Staff Inservice
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Tuesday August 11

• Middle School Readiness Day
  Mountain View El Harker Heights, TX 76548
  9:00 am
• city Council Workshop →
  City of Morgan’s Point Resort Garrett and Mic Hill Event Center - 60 Morgan's Point Blvd Morgan's Point Resort TX 76513
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 7

• Staff Inservice
  Nolanville El Nolanville, TX 76559

Tuesday August 11

• Middle School Readiness Day
  Richard E Cavazos El Nolanville, TX 76559
  9:00 am
• Board Workshop
  Richard E Cavazos El Nolanville, TX 76559
  5:00 pm

Wednesday August 12

• High School Readiness Day
  Richard E Cavazos El Nolanville, TX 76559
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Black female dog possibly an Irish Wolfhound Mix...
  At approximately 9:00 p.m. tonight, August 3, 2026, my wife and I were walking our dog when this very friendly female dog came running up to us. She… (Nextdoor Country Trails)
• Ok, I tried to hold on hoping someone would come through for their babies, but nothing.
  I did find out they are chipped, but unfortunately Harker Heights Animal Control has picked them up. So if these are you babies go get them please,… (Nextdoor The Grove)

• Government Jobs posted a job opening for Utility Billing Clerk in Harker Heights. Apply here.
• Burlington Coat Factory posted a job opening for Retail Front End Supervisor - Full Time in Harker Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Harker Heights here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Killeen

• Killeen ISD rolls out Smart Tag bus tracking system (kxxv.com)
• Manor Middle School begins year under new leadership (kdhnews.com)
• Only Homeless Shelter in Killeen Likely Closing (fox44news.com)

Fort Hood

• Maj Gen. Norrie nominated for 3rd star; will lead III Armored Corps at Fort Hood (kdhnews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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