🌱 Shepherd community mourns the passing of beloved resident Wanda Sue Martin
Shepherd, Texas Patch AM: a 2 min readHello Shepherd! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Shepherd community mourns the passing of beloved resident Wanda Sue Martin
- How US 59 construction between Corrigan and Shepherd could affect your drive
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 83 and low of 69 degrees.
- Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 80, low: 69.
- Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Wanda Sue Martin (bluebonnetnews.com) — Shepherd is mourning the loss of 79-year-old Wanda Sue Martin, a longtime resident who built her life around faith, family, and service to others. Loved for her cooking, “Sue’s Corner,” and devotion to her grandchildren, she will be laid to rest at Farley Chapel Cemetery in Shepherd following services in Cleveland on Saturday, June 6. 
• TxDOT provides construction updates (easttexasnews.com) — Drivers in and around Shepherd should expect ongoing cable-barrier work along US 59 between Corrigan and Shepherd, plus other TxDOT projects that may slow traffic. The update also details bridge, guardrail, and county road work in nearby Polk and San Jacinto counties, with schedules subject to weather and materials. Motorists are urged to slow down and follow work-zone signs.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Popeyes - Sun Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Livingston. Apply here.
- Upbound Group, Inc. - Rent-A-Center posted a job opening for Store Manager in Livingston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shepherd here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cleveland
- Road 590106 390 Lucia Way, Cleveland, TX 77327 (realtor.com)
- 2321 Road 5836 Lot 9274, Cleveland, TX 77327 (zillow.com)
- Hurricane season is here — Houston Food Bank needs volunteers to pack emergency food boxes (click2houston.com)
Livingston
- 1151 S Anna Grace Rd Lot 58, Livingston, TX 77351 (zillow.com)
- Lagoon Ranch RV Resort Announces Father's Day Weekend Activities on Lake Livingston (moderncampground.com)
Ok Shepherd! 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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