Community Corner
🌱 What LIT’s new Hardin County Campus means for Silsbee students.
Coming up: Colmesneil Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Evadale on the Silsbee Patch calendar
Hello Silsbee! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What LIT's new Hardin County Campus means for Silsbee students.
Also on today's calendar: West Hardin Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Evadale and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: A t-storm in the afternoon, with a high of 90 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 87, low: 72.
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lamar Institute of Technology sets fall enrollment record (star-telegram.com) — Silsbee residents will soon have more higher-education options close to home, as Lamar Institute of Technology's new Hardin County Campus in town is part of a record-setting enrollment surge. Leaders say the larger site, flat tuition, and expanded programs aim to bring more affordable training and career pathways directly to the community. 
📸 Around Silsbee
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Silsbee
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★ Featured events ★
- Colmesneil Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Evadale →
Evadale High School, 908 FM 105, Silsbee
5:30 pm
Monday October 5
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Other local events
- West Hardin Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Evadale →
Evadale High School, 908 FM 105, Silsbee
5:30 pm - Tiger Prowl Homecoming Festival →
Silsbee Public Library, 295 North 4th Street, Silsbee
10:00 am - Stake Youth Dance →
8622 Hwy 418 W, Silsbee
7:00 pm - Sabine Pass Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Evadale →
Evadale High School, 908 FM 105, Silsbee
5:30 pm - Sabine Pass Varsity Football @ Evadale →
Evadale High School, 908 FM 105, Silsbee
7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
Saturday October 17
Thursday October 22
Friday October 23
📣 Silsbee Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- BJH Football @ Orangefield
Buna ISD Buna, TX 77612
5:00 pm - BHS Football JV @ Buna
Buna ISD Buna, TX 77612
5:00 pm - BHS Volleyball Game @ Home V,JV,F
Buna ISD Buna, TX 77612
4:30 pm - BHS Football Varsity @ Orangefield
Buna ISD Buna, TX 77612
7:30 pm - Band Contest (Pre-UIL)
Port Neches - Groves High School Football and Track Stadium, 1401, Lumberton - BJH Volleyball Game @Home 7B/8B 7A/8A
Buna ISD Buna, TX 77612
4:30 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sonic posted a job opening for Cook in Silsbee. Apply here.
- Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Food Runner - Silsbee Chili's in Silsbee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Silsbee here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lumberton
- Talarico might not be a socialist, but he needs their donors' money (newsbreak.com)
- Brandon Young was one of the best stories of the year (camdenchat.com)
- Steve Nelson, 62 (marshallcountydaily.com)
Kountze
- B.C. Lions sign defensive back Grayland Arnold to a future contract (bgmsportstrax.com)
- From Representation to Resistance: The Reality for Muslim Political Leaders (chicagomonitor.com)
Beaumont
- Beaumont Restaurant Week returns Nov. 1 with food drive (beaumontenterprise.com)
Ok Silsbee! 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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