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🌱 Sam Houston State alum Vernell Hackett remembered for championing country music
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- Sam Houston State alum Vernell Hackett remembered for championing country music
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 103 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
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- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 99 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Vernell Hackett, Beloved Journalist, Author and Lifelong Country Music Champion, Dies at 77 (thecountrynote.com subscription) — Huntsville readers may appreciate that beloved country-music journalist Vernell Hackett was a Sam Houston State University graduate before building a celebrated career in Nashville. Friends and artists remember her as a generous mentor, animal advocate, and champion of songwriters whose work helped spotlight authentic Western and country voices for decades. 
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Huntsville ISD Huntsville, TX 77320 - Ring Ordering
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Huntsville ISD Huntsville, TX 77320 - Ring Ordering
Sam Houston State University Lowman Student Center, 320 - Ring Ordering
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Huntsville ISD Huntsville, TX 77320 - Greg Day Live at WSCW August 29 →
West Sandy Creek Winery, 1773 FM 1791, Richards
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- We found this puppy wandering near our house in Huntsville , seems like the puppy broke free of some sort of leash?
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- Huntsville Memorial Hospital posted a job opening for Billing and Collections Representative in Huntsville. Apply here.
- The Sam Houston State University posted a job opening for Visiting Assistant Professor of Accounting in Huntsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Huntsville here.
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- Montgomery County approves law enforcement overtime, advances flood and road projects (communityimpact.com)
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The Woodlands
- 'Couldn't find a school': Why only 76% of Texas' school voucher recipients have used them (star-telegram.com)
- Conroe council members say they received threats after Flock Safety ballot vote (click2houston.com)
- A beloved Houston comedy club is throwing a massive grand opening party for its first permanent venue this August (secrethouston.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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