š± Why Kreuz Marketās old brick pits still define Lockhart barbecue
Lockhart, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Lockhart! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Why Kreuz Marketās old brick pits still define Lockhart barbecue
- Why officials say they canāt find Lockhartās supposed new chip plant
- Can Lockhart capitalize on Seguinās struggles in next Fridayās clash?
Also on today's calendar: Texans Should Feed Texans Tour and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 71 degrees.
- Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 81, low: 70.
- Monday: Humid; breezy in the morning, with a high of 87 and low of 63 degrees. š¶ Hot!
š° News we're reading
ā¢ 16 Restaurants That Still Cook With Seriously Old Equipment (cheapism.com) ā Lockhartās own Kreuz Market earns national attention for sticking with oldāschool brick barbecue pits fired by post oak instead of modern computerized smokers. The article explains how pitmasters still manage the fire by hand to turn out brisket, sausage, and ribs, putting Lockhartās barbecue tradition in the spotlight for readers across the country. 
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ā¢ Austin startups have already raised more than all of last year (statesman.com) ā Lockhart gets an unexpected spotlight as a chip startup claims to run a 30,000āsquareāfoot facility there, even though city and Caldwell County officials say they know of no such plant. The report comes amid recordāshattering venture capital pouring into Austināarea tech, including massive funding for Muskālinked projects and battery and chip manufacturers expanding around Central Texas. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Football Recap: Tough Loss for Seguin (maxpreps.com) ā Lockhart football fans can circle next Friday at 7 p.m., when the Lions host or travel to face Seguin in an important ināconference matchup. Seguin is reeling from a 71ā19 loss and a 1ā5 start, which could give Lockhart an opening to seize momentum in district play and test themselves against a struggling but determined opponent. Ā Ā Ā
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Texans Should Feed Texans Tour ā
4H Hat Company, 203 E Pecan St, Lockhart
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Homeschool Class: Tipis on the Prairie
LockhartStatePark Map&Directions
10:00 am -
HS Mariachi, Orchestra: Fall Concert
Gerry Ohlendorf Performing Arts Center, 906 Center St, Lockhart
6:00 pm -
Carver - National Walk to School Day
LOCKHART ISD Lockhart, TX 78644
7:10 am -
Homeschool Class: Tipis on the Prairie
LockhartStatePark Map&Directions
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JH Orchestra: Advanced Orchestras Fall Concert
Gerry Ohlendorf Performing Arts Center, 906 Center St, Lockhart
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HS Dance: Home JV Football Game vs. Seguin
Lions Stadium , Lockhart, TX 78644, USA
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HS Choir: Fall Concert
Gerry Ohlendorf Performing Arts Center, 906 Center St, Lockhart
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Open Mic Night | Every Second Friday! ā
Chaparral Coffee, 106 East Market Street, Lockhart
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Open Mic Night ā
Chaparral Coffee, 106 East Market Street, Lockhart
8:00 pm
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
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Friday October 9
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Los SparkNotes ā
THE RAILHOUSE, 107 E Center St, Kyle
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San Marcos River Appreciation Weekend ā
Martindale TX
11:00 pm
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 11
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- For the guy needing to have bees relocated--Lockhart Honey Co.
--512-944-5270. They open @ 10 am. They relocated a hive of bees for me recently & gave me ideas to keep them from coming back. Good luck. (Nextdoor Old Lytton Springs Rd)
- Post Acute Medical - PAM Health, LLC posted a job opening for Transportation Specialist - PRN Days | Luling LTACH/Rehab in Luling. Apply here.
- El Tigre Foodstores & Tex Best Travel Centers - La Lomita, Inc. posted a job opening for Maintenance Associate in Luling. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lockhart here.
š Nearby News
Luling
- Texas A&M, Buc-ee's collaboration continues with new merchandise release (tamu.edu)
- Baytown has been your Buc-ee's stop; KFDM learns the new eastbound I-10 destination coming (kfdm.com)
Kyle
- Patient died by suicide after insurance delayed medication: report (the-independent.com)
- Obituary for Daniel Lathers (theportlandbeacon.com)
- Austin-area law enforcement is testing AI-assisted police reports (newsbreak.com)
San Marcos
- This Texas Outlet Complex Is So Big Families Can Spend A Whole Day Exploring It (takingthekids.com)
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