Morning Kaufman! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a major oil-theft bust reached into Kaufman County
Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Tuesday: Hot with sunshine, with a high of 99 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 95, low: 75.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 95 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Texas Cops Seize 60 Vehicles Worth Over $2.8 Million in Alleged Oil Theft Ring Bust (roadandtrack.com) — State investigators recently hit an alleged multi-state oil theft ring that included search and arrest warrants in Kaufman County, tying the area to a sprawling crude-oil trafficking probe. Authorities seized 60 high-end vehicles, cash, jewelry, and millions in bank accounts, and say more arrests and seizures could still be coming as the investigation continues.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I am tired of this summer heat;
I am ready for that first cold front. You know how the morning air smells so fresh and cold right after that first northern comes through. The sky… (Nextdoor Forest Oaks Estates) - If haven't been to CiCi's Pizza in Kaufman yet.
You missing out on a good place. Good Vibes Good pizza (Nextdoor Old Kemp / S Houston)
- Brakes Plus, Inc. posted a job opening for Automotive Technician in Kaufman. Apply here.
- Brookshire Grocery posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist in Terrell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kaufman here.
🗞 Nearby News
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Forney
- The Economic Case for Forney's Library Bond: How Libraries Drive Student Success and Public Safety (inforney.com)
- Studies Show Forney's Proposed YMCA Can Reduce Juvenile Crime (inforney.com)
- Juana Berenice Chavez Ojeda killed in car, pickup truck crash in Forney (thebentonlawfirm.com)
Ok Kaufman! 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: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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