🌱 Why Polk County’s new wildlife rules threaten Livingston’s exotic animal rescue

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Polk County's new wildlife rules threaten Livingston's exotic animal rescue
• How did Livingston's own Brayden Akers shine on the college links?
• Goodrich and Livingston families remember the life of Jonathan Theodore Hill

Also on today's calendar: Hardin-Jefferson Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Livingston and 8 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 85, low: 73.
• Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Life amongst the wild (easttexasnews.com) — A local exotic-animal rescue just outside Livingston is fighting to keep its lemurs, kangaroos, snakes, and other creatures after Polk County adopted a wildlife ordinance they say now targets their operation. Owners Miranda Sanders and Nick Bishop describe how a loose boa and online rumors sparked scrutiny, and explain their plans to become federally permitted while continuing to offer a unique educational attraction for area families.
   

• Livingston's Akers finishes 4th at Jacksonville College Invitational (kltv.com) — Livingston golf fans can cheer for hometown player Brayden Akers, who tied for fourth while representing Jacksonville College at the Cherokee Ranch Golf Club invitational. The freshman shot a strong three-round total of 217, helping his team finish second overall and showcasing local talent on the regional college golf stage.
   

• Jonathan Hill (easttexasnews.com) — The community is notified of the passing of Jonathan Theodore Hill, 56, of Goodrich, who died in Livingston on September 20. His family, including siblings in Goodrich and across the country, asks that memorials be directed to local food banks, and Cochran Funeral Home handled arrangements with an online guestbook available for condolences.
   

📸 Around Livingston

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Livingston

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Conservation Expo →
  Polk County Commerce Center, 1017 US-59 Loop N, Livingston
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• LHS Volleyball Alumni Game (Homecoming)
  Livingston High School
  4:30 pm
• LHS Varsity Football vs. Liberty (Homecoming)
  Lions Stadium
  7:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• LHS Cross Country @ The Woodlands
  Livingston ISD The Woodlands, TX
• LJH Volleyball @ Tarkington (Tournament)
  Tarkington Jr High
Monday October 5
• LJH Volleyball vs. Hamshire Fannett
  Livingston Jr High
  4:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Free-Couples Dance Lessons →
  Polk County VFW Post 8568, US Hwy 190 West, Livingston
  8:00 am
• LHS Volleyball vs. Hardin Jefferson (Best Buddies)
  Livingston High School
  4:30 pm
• Hardin-Jefferson Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Livingston →
  Livingston High School, 400 FM 350, Livingston
  6:30 pm
Thursday October 8
• LHS Cross Country @ Anahuac
  Livingston ISD Anahuac, TX
• Cross Country @ Anahuac (HS District Preview)
  Big Sandy ISD Dallardsville, TX 77332

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• LJH Football @ Hamshire Fannett
  Hamshire Fannett Jr High
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Feeling relieved!
  I got the job at Lowe's in Livingston! They said they are needing people in different departments! So go apply at https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/ (Nextdoor Garden Acres)

• Driven Brands, Inc. posted a job opening for Oil Change Team Member - Shop#838 - 820 W Church St 3B in Livingston. Apply here.
• Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Lead in Livingston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Livingston here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cleveland

• Tree trimmer killed in fall Sunday in Cleveland (bluebonnetnews.com)
• Anahuac rolls over Tarkington 64-26 (thevindicator.com)
• Pearce retiring from DA's office after nearly five decades in law enforcement (bluebonnetnews.com)

Splendora

• Judy Lynn Powell (bluebonnetnews.com)

Huntsville

• Parents' Night Out offers a night of fun and friendships (thepinelog.com)

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-- 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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