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🌱 How Roanoke neighbors are stepping up for an injured police corporal

And check out Angel Wives on the Roanoke Patch calendar

Thursday October 1st Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hello Roanoke! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Roanoke neighbors are stepping up for an injured police corporal
  • What 115 freight job cuts in Roanoke mean for local workers

Also on today's calendar: Little Queen – Music Inspired by Heart and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Heavy t-storms; not as warm, with a high of 81 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, temps: high: 78, low: 67.
  • Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 75 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'Bond we understand': Roanoke community rallies for police officer in critical condition after pursuit, crash (wfaa.com) — Roanoke residents and first responders are rallying to support Corporal Kevin Buchanan, a Roanoke motorcycle officer still in critical condition after a September 20 pursuit and crash near Texas Motor Speedway. A packed fundraiser at Oak Street Cafe and Roanoke Tavern brought neighbors and officers from across North Texas together, offering donations, live music, and encouragement to his family as he slowly improves.
   

• Freight Sector Job Cuts Hit 1,850 Workers Across 15 Companies (globaltrademag.com) — Roanoke residents employed in the freight sector are among those hit as Eagles Delivery LLC cuts 115 jobs in town, part of about 1,850 freight-related layoffs nationwide. The reductions follow WARN notices and similar closures or cutbacks at delivery and logistics firms across Texas and several other states, signaling ongoing turbulence in the freight economy.
   

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    Friday October 2
  • Angel Wives →
    Veterans Point, 10600 Dunham Rd, Roanoke
    6:45 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday October 1
  • Volleyball vs. Barksdale MS - 8th Away, 7th Home
    Argyle Middle Argyle, TX 76226
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello neighbors, I am looking for someone to install a new toilet at the house .
    Do you know any trustworthy handyman ? I will provide the toilet I just need the labor. Thank you (Nextdoor The Ranches)
  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Assistant Restaurant Manager in Roanoke. Apply here.
  • Nothing Bundt Cakes posted a job opening for Shift Lead/Hourly Manager in Southlake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Roanoke here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Northlake

  • Home Delivery Service Company Vetsource Expands with Fourth Pet Pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia (petage.com)
  • MP Materials Stock Price Forecast — NYSE:MP ($48.00) Rips 5.66% as Yields Ease — $50 Squeeze Trigger, $58 Target (tradingnews.com)
  • MP Materials and USA Rare Earth Rallied on a Greenland Deal Neither Company Has Any Exposure To. Here's the Reality Check. (nasdaq.com)

Flower Mound

  • Falconer: In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Cross Timbers Gazette Southern Denton County Flower Mound (crosstimbersgazette.com)
  • President Trump to appear at Denton manufacturing facility - Cross Timbers Gazette Southern Denton County Flower Mound (crosstimbersgazette.com)

Ok Roanoke! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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