🌱 Kirbyville resident faces felony warrant; see what led to her arrest.

Good morning Kirbyville! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Kirbyville resident faces felony warrant; see what led to her arrest.
• How Kirbyville FFA’s County Line Five rocked their way to state

Also on today's calendar: 3rd Annual Run To Remember.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 90 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 92, low: 68.
• Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Jasper County Sheriff's Report for Tuesday, May 12th, 2026 (kjas.com) — Kirbyville readers should know a local woman recently turned herself in at the Jasper County Jail on a Kirbyville Police Department felony animal-cruelty warrant, and that local Masons in Kirbyville honored Sheriff Chuck Havard with a Community Builder Award. The report also welcomes new Jasper County deputies, notes a major investigative award, and details several other recent arrests and milestones.
   

• Kirbyville FFA's County Line Five Advances to State Talent Contest (kjas.com) — Kirbyville FFA’s County Line Five has earned a spot in the Texas FFA State Talent Contest after winning both district and Area 9 competitions. The student band, formed after inspiration at last year’s state convention, first performed publicly at the Kirbyville FFA Member Parent Banquet and now will represent Kirbyville FFA, the McGee Bend District, and Area 9 on the state stage.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kirbyville

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday May 16

• Run to Remember - Jasper →
  251 N Main St, Jasper
  12:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday May 15

• NON INSTRUCTIONAL DAY
  KIRBYVILLE CISD Kirbyville, TX 75956

Saturday May 16

• 3rd Annual Run To Remember →
  251 N Main St, Jasper
  12:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• JHS- Decision Day
  Jasper ISD Jasper, TX 75951
  9:00 am
• Education Center Open- Wed
  Martin Dies, Jr. State Park MartinDies,Jr.StatePark Map&Directions
  1:30 pm
• JHS- Esports Club Meeting
  Jasper ISD Jasper, TX 75951
  3:50 pm
• HS NHS Officer Installation Ceremony
  Newton ISD Newton, TX 75966
  5:30 pm

Thursday May 14

• NMS Awards 6th/7th Grade
  Newton ISD Newton, TX 75966
• VB/VG State Track Meet @ Austin
  Newton ISD Newton, TX 75966
• HS State Track Meet
  Newton ISD Newton, TX 75966
• 8th grade Graduation
  Newton ISD Newton, TX 75966
• Last day of school
  Newton ISD Newton, TX 75966

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Seal coat operations will resume on Tues.
  , May 12th. Motorists are encouraged to use caution when traveling through work zones. #BeSafeDriveSmart #KnowBeforeYouGo (Nextdoor )

• Sonic Corporation posted a job opening for Cook in Kirbyville. Apply here.
• Sonic Drive-In posted a job opening for Crew Member in Kirbyville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kirbyville here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Newton

• Newton County Constable Howie Wonders resigns to pursue new position (12newsnow.com)
• DPS: PIT stop video shows end of four-county chase after driver's 'one poor decision' (kfdm.com)

Jasper

• College Day was held at Jasper High School on Tuesday (kjas.com)
• Chamber sponsored the Annual Texas Scholars Luncheon on Tuesday (kjas.com)
• ‘Unluckiest, lucky man alive': 19-year-old survives lightning strike while fishing (azfamily.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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