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🌱 Quitman husband charged with murder in Brittany Powell’s death

Quitman, Texas Patch AM: a 3 min read

Greetings Quitman! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Quitman husband charged with murder in Brittany Powell’s death
  • Former Quitman coach Bryan Oakes out at Rains

Also on today's calendar: Losi Under The Lights and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 79 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny, nice and less humid, temps: high: 76, low: 45.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 68 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Texas Wife's Unnerving Text to Sister Before She Was Found Shot in the Head (pulptastic.com) — A Quitman man faces a murder charge after his wife, Brittany Powell, 48, was found shot to death at their home Nov. 4. Police documents say she had texted her sister that she “was not good” three days earlier following a fight. Weldon Powell remains jailed on $1 million bond.
   

• Rains to get new AD/head football coach (tylerpaper.com) — Former Quitman football coach Bryan Oakes is out as Rains ISD’s athletic director and head football coach after four seasons and a 7-33 record. Superintendent Joe Nicks said the district will search for a replacement over the next couple of months, with Scott Delozier serving as interim athletic director.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday November 11
  • Veterans Day Parade/Program
    Winnsboro ISD Winnsboro, TX 75494
    9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I need a referral for someone local that can drain and winterize an outdoor hot tub/spa.
    Someone reasonable, trustworthy and has some knowledge, please. Located in Quitman. PM me if interested. (Nextdoor Wood County)
  • Sam's membership - is it worth it to keep it if not living in Tyler?
    Recently, Sam's added the Walmart + membership. Retiring to Quitman in early 2028, planned monthly visits to Tyler to Sam's & a few other places. … (Nextdoor Wood County)
  • At Home Healthcare posted a job opening for Attendant / Caregiver in Yantis. Apply here.
  • Civitas Senior Living posted a job opening for Food and Beverage Attendant (AWAL) in Winnsboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Quitman here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Shots interrupt child's birthday party near Hawkins; Wood County deputies investigating (kltv.com)

Ok Quitman! 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: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Quitman

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.