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Also, don't miss Dia de los Muertos Community Display on the Smithville Patch calendar

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Cheers Smithville! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Dia de los Muertos Community Display
  • The Smithville Music Festival
  • FAME Friday | Dia de los Muertos Opening

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

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

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with drenching t-storms, with a high of 85 and low of 74 degrees.
  • Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 80, low: 71.
  • Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 78 and low of 70 degrees.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Our little schnauzer tsh hot out of our yard somehow this morning around 9.
    Please let me know if you see her. She has tags on with her name and our phone number. We are on Ann Powell Rd. Her name is Maggie and she is… (Nextdoor Cottletown)
  • Beautiful little spot that combines a warm, inviting atmosphere with freshly prepared comfort foods.
    The staff is amazing and their mission is incredible. I live in Houston but visit Bastrop regularly and try to make it there for breakfast every… (Nextdoor Cottletown)
  • AccentCare, Inc. posted a job opening for Caregiver - In Home Care in Smithville. Apply here.
  • Walmart posted a job opening for General Merchandise Team Associate in Bastrop. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Smithville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bastrop

  • Bastrop ISD superintendent joins Holdsworth leadership program (communityimpact.com)
  • Bastrop County bans outdoor burning amid dry conditions (cbsaustin.com)
  • The Legal and Policy Landscape of Crisis Pregnancy Centers (kff.org)

La Grange

  • Tyler White receives an honor that is a knife in the heart for disappointed Aggie fans (gigemgazette.com)
  • Timeline: When storms and heavy rain are expected in San Antonio (lmtonline.com)

Ok Smithville! 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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