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Be sure to catch Drayton Farley on the Hico Patch calendar

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Morning Hico! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Drayton Farley at Hico City Hall
  • Choctoberfest
  • 2026 Bacon Bash Texas General Admission Tickets

... and check out 1 more event on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with drenching t-storms, with a high of 81 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 76, low: 65.
  • Saturday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 73 and low of 65 degrees.

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  • Before you jump in the water this weekend, read this!
    ⬇️ If you're trying to beat the heat this summer by swimming in a lake or river, keep in mind that no surface water is ever entirely safe… (Nextdoor )
  • Take 5 Oil Change posted a job opening for Part-Time Oil Change Team Member - #897 - 2840 W Washington St in Stephenville. Apply here.
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Stephenville

  • Toys 'Fore' Kids golf tourney raises money, Christmas gifts for local children. Here's how to sign up. (beneaththesurfacenews.com)
  • As major rain event looms, Erath County Humane Society needs emergency fosters. (beneaththesurfacenews.com)
  • Texas Peanut Growers Adjust to Market and Weather in 2026 (farms.com)

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Ok Hico! 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 waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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