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🌱 How Port Arthur police will use drones on emergency calls soon.
Coming up: Diocese of Beaumont Historical Trivia at Wine and Cheese Tasting on the Port Arthur Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How Port Arthur police will use drones on emergency calls soon.
Also on today's calendar: The Big Pumpkin Run 5K in Port Arthur and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 88, low: 80.
- Thursday: Humid with a t-storm or two, with a high of 87 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Port Arthur police to dock automated drones citywide for priority-one calls (kfdm.com) — Port Arthur police are preparing to roll out a "Drone First Responder" pilot program that will launch automated drones from sites around the city to reach priority-one calls before officers arrive. The live aerial video is meant to speed response times and improve officer safety, and officials stress drones won't constantly record or surveil neighborhoods, with public flight paths viewable online. 
📸 Around Port Arthur
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Port Arthur
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★ Featured events ★
- Diocese of Beaumont Historical Trivia at Wine and Cheese Tasting →
Port Arthur
Thursday October 1
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Other local events
- The Big Pumpkin Run 5K in Port Arthur →
Port Arthur Seawall, Parallel to Fourth Street, along Intracoastal Canal, Port Arthur
7:30 am - Melon Jelly at Dylan's on 9th →
Dylan's on 9th, Port Arthur
9:00 pm - Melon Jelly LIVE at Dylan's on 9th →
Dylan's on 9th, Port Arthur
9:00 pm - Confirmed PMP 4 Days Classroom Training in Port Arthur, TX →
8700 9th Avenue, Port Arthur
9:00 am - Port Arthur National Night Out →
Pavilion, 522 Procter Street, Port Arthur
6:00 pm - Varsity Football - Titans @ La Porte [AWAY]
Bulldog Stadium, Texas St, La Porte
7:00 pm - FY27 Beaumont/Port Arthur PSRA & State of HIV Community Forum →
5860 9th Avenue, Port Arthur
10:30 am - Port Neches-Groves vs Port Arthur Memorial →
Port Arthur TX
5:00 pm - Nederland vs Port Arthur Memorial →
Port Arthur Memorial High School, 2350 Jefferson Dr, Port Arthur
6:30 pm - Sacrament Meeting Primary Program →
3939 Turtle Creek Drive, Port Arthur
12:30 pm
Saturday October 3
Tuesday October 6
Friday October 9
Tuesday October 13
Friday October 16
Sunday October 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Port Neches-Groves vs Nederland →
Nederland TX
6:30 pm
Tuesday September 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- TJX posted a job opening for Merchandise Coordinator in Port Arthur. Apply here.
- Ross Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Store Protection Specialist in Port Arthur. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Port Arthur here.
🗞 Nearby News
Groves
- TJ Class of 1971 Committee Members Planning 55th Reunion (panews.com)
- Southeast Texas police departments turn to drones for a new perspective on crime scenes (12newsnow.com)
Port Neches
- PAISD obtains legal services for possible Valero claims (panews.com)
- Culinary Thrill Seeking: Fabled Grounds gives fall vibes (orangeleader.com)
Nederland
- Late-night door-to-door solicitations spark safety concerns in Nederland (kfdm.com)
- Deweyville High School faces Evadale in the week 6 Band of the Week contest (12newsnow.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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