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In today's newsletter:
- Want to be part of Aaron Watson’s next live album?
- Are New Braunfels gardens helping or hurting migrating monarch butterflies?
Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 100 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 99, low: 77.
- Monday: Sunshine and hot, with a high of 101 and low of 77 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Tickets Now On Sale For Aaron Watson's Three-Night Live Album Recording at Historic Gruene Hall (thecountrynote.com) — Aaron Watson is recording a live album over three nights at Gruene Hall in New Braunfels from November 27–29, and fans in the hall will be part of the recording. All-ages shows, a father-son opener with Jake Watson, and general admission tickets at $48.50 make this a big draw for local country fans. Doors open at different times each night, so plan ahead. 
• How milkweed helps monarch butterflies breed, migrate (expressnews.com) — Monarch butterflies migrating through Central and South Texas, including New Braunfels, rely on milkweed patches in local gardens to breed successfully. A long-running project has tested which native and tropical milkweed species grow best and attract egg-laying monarchs, while warning that uncut tropical milkweed can encourage risky late-season breeding. Gardeners are urged to share results and cut tropical milkweed back by October 1.
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Preschool Storytime (recommended for ages 3-5) In-Person
New Braunfels Public Library Meeting Room , (Main Branch)
9:30 am -
Device Advice In-Person
New Braunfels Public Library Meeting Room , (Main Branch)
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Sit & Stitch In-Person
New Braunfels Public Library Lobby, (Main Branch)
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National Arts in Education Week
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Fall Picture Day
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Board Workshop
Canyon H S New Braunfels, TX 78130
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Patriot Day
Canyon Lake H S New Braunfels, TX 78130
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🗓 Events Nearby
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DHS - Volleyball Game
Morningside El New Braunfels, TX 78130
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Dylan Gossett @ Whitewater Amphitheater →
Whitewater Amphitheater, 11860 FM306 Ste 1, New Braunfels
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Preschool Storytime (recommended for ages 3-5) In-Person
New Braunfels Public Library Meeting Room , (Main Branch)
9:30 am -
Device Advice In-Person
New Braunfels Public Library Meeting Room , (Main Branch)
1:00 pm -
Sit & Stitch In-Person
New Braunfels Public Library Lobby, (Main Branch)
1:00 pm
Saturday August 29
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Meet the Eastern Towhee, a giant sparrow that literally speaks to you.
Its famous three-note song sounds exactly like the phrase “drink your tea,” while its name mimics its sharp call note. When hunting for seeds and… (Nextdoor Vintage Oaks) - I am a member of the senior center.
There are many classes and field trips available. Many DIY classes as well. The other members are very friendly and welcoming. Includes hot tub,… (Nextdoor Gruene)
- Capstone Logistics, LLC posted a job opening for Warehouse Sanitation in New Braunfels. Apply here.
- Jimmy John's Franchise, LLC posted a job opening for In-Shop Team Member in New Braunfels. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Braunfels here.
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- Seguin Sunrise Lions hosting another SINGO fundraiser this Saturday (seguintoday.com)
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- Local church to celebrate 60 years (seguintoday.com)
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