🌱 Meet the Lockhart native now mentoring future doctors in Dallas
Lockhart, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readHi there, Lockhart! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Meet the Lockhart native now mentoring future doctors in Dallas
- Lockhart produce company hit with federal sanctions—what this restriction really means
Also on today's calendar: Lockhart Mom Walks and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 82 and low of 69 degrees.
- Thursday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 70.
- Friday: A t-storm around in the a.m., with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Medical School Peer Advocates (utsouthwestern.edu) — Lockhart gets a quiet shoutout here as MS4 peer advocate Magda Anchondo proudly notes she’s from Lockhart before describing her path from Peace Corps and global health into medicine. The broader piece introduces dozens of UT Southwestern medical students who serve as peer advocates, sharing their backgrounds and encouraging classmates to seek support during the stresses of training. 
• USDA restricts 28 PACA violators (bluebookservices.com) — A Lockhart-based company, FarmFresco Produce LLC, has been sanctioned by the USDA for not paying a produce-related award, restricting it from operating in the regulated produce industry. The federal action is part of a broader crackdown on 28 businesses nationwide that failed to meet payment obligations under produce contracts.
📸 Around Lockhart
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Upcoming Events in
Lockhart
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★ Featured events ★
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Keep Lockhart Beautiful Board Meeting
Lockhart City Hall, 308 W San Antonio St, Lockhart
1:00 pm
Monday April 27
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Other local events
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HS Theatre: UIL OAP Region 25 Contest
Medina Valley High School , 8449 FM471 , Castroville -
HS/JH Dance: LHS Dance Spring Show
Gerry Ohlendorf Performing Arts Center , 906 Center St , Lockhart
7:00 pm -
HS Art: State V.A.S.E.
San Marcos High School , 2601 Rattler Rd , San Marcos
8:00 am -
HS/JH Dance: LHS Dance Spring Show
Gerry Ohlendorf Performing Arts Center , 906 Center St , Lockhart
7:00 pm -
Lockhart Mom Walks
Lockhart City Park , 504 E City Pk Rd , Lockhart
10:00 am -
Jake Xerxes Fussell, Alex Dupree
Commerce Hall , 118 S Commerce St , Lockhart
6:30 pm -
Jake Xerxes Fussell with Alex Dupree at Commerce Hall
Commerce Hall , 118 S Commerce St , Lockhart
6:30 pm
Friday April 24
Saturday April 25
Wednesday May 13
📣 Lockhart Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Earth Day Celebration
Kyle Public Library , 550 Scott St , Kyle
3:00 pm -
SM Young Professionals Sip & Learn: "Basics of Investing"
San Marcos Lions Club Tube Rental , 170 Charles Austin Dr , San Marcos
5:30 pm -
Facilities & Bond Oversight Committee (FBOC) Meeting
Hays CISD , 21003 Interstate 35 Frontage Rd , Kyle
6:00 pm -
Kyle Karaoke
THE RAILHOUSE , 107 E Center St , Kyle
8:00 pm
Wednesday April 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Welcome to the team!
The City of Lockhart is pleased to announce the appointment of two key leadership positions that will strengthen the City’s communications, public… (Nextdoor )
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Lockhart. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member - Cashier/Sales Associate/Retail in Lockhart. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lockhart here.
🗞 Nearby News
Kyle
- Republic Veterinary Hospital Warns Pet Owners About Converging Spring Health Risks in Central Texas (usatoday.com)
- Hays CISD board discussing new school buses/safety upgrades as crash driver up for parole (cbsaustin.com)
- How Does Auto Repair Chicago Near Me Worth Your Attention? (thedetroitbureau.com)
San Marcos
- Bobcat superfan creates lasting legacy in San Marcos (universitystar.com)
- Alvin Ord's in San Marcos makes changes after mass staff exit (mysanantonio.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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