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🌱 Deadly FM 1235 crash claims life of longtime Merkel resident
Merkel, Texas Patch AM: a 3 min readMorning Merkel! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Deadly FM 1235 crash claims life of longtime Merkel resident
Also on today's calendar: Beyond Destiny: Nikki Heath & Terri Knight at Crane's.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 95 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Partly sunny, breezy and hot, temps: high: 98, low: 69.
- Friday: Partly sunny, breezy and hot, with a high of 96 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Merkel Man Killed in Crash (sanangelolive.com) — A 62-year-old Merkel resident died Monday afternoon after his pickup was hit at the FM 1235 and Wimberly Road intersection, just outside Merkel. DPS says the other driver ran a stop sign; he suffered only minor injuries. Authorities noted the Merkel man was not wearing a seat belt at the time. 
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Nikki Heath & Terri Knight at Crane's →
Crane’s Craft BBQ at the Wagon Wheel Dance Hall, 1023 S Access Rd, Tye
12:00 pm
Saturday May 30
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Beyond Destiny: Nikki Heath & Terri Knight at Crane's →
Crane’s Craft BBQ at the Wagon Wheel Dance Hall, 1023 S Access Rd, Tye
12:00 pm
Thursday May 14
Saturday May 30
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🗓 Events Nearby
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May Monthly Meeting →
Center For Contemporary Arts, 220 Cypress St, Abilene
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Board Meeting — Big Country Spectrum Connection →
Mezamiz Coffee House, 3909 S 7th St, Abilene
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Big Country Veterans Expo and Car Show →
Taylor County Coliseum, 1700 TX-36, Abilene
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Abilene Heritage Square Grand Opening →
Abilene Heritage Square, 1699 S 1st St, Abilene
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Sunday Board Game →
Knight Owl Game Cafe, 226 Kirkwood St, Abilene
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Mahnomen/Waubun vs Hawley →
Hawley High School, 800 1st St, Hawley
9:30 am -
Abilene High School Graduation
Abilene High School, 1525 E South 11th St, Abilene
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Cooper High School Graduation
Cooper High School, 1525 E South 11th St, Abilene
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Mosaic Moments — Abilene Cultural Affairs Council →
The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St, Abilene
10:00 am
Thursday May 14
Saturday May 16
Sunday May 17
Monday May 18
Friday May 22
Saturday May 23
Wednesday May 27
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Yesway posted a job opening for Store Manager in Training in Merkel. Apply here.
- Pilot Travel Centers, LLC posted a job opening for Janitorial Maintenance in Tye. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Merkel here.
🗞 Nearby News
Abilene
- Homeless man accused of stalking, threatening City of Abilene employee arrested (bigcountryhomepage.com)
- Why Abilene, TX Is a Great Place To Live (livability.com)
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Ok Merkel! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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