🌱 How will CHRISTUS’ new robotic system change joint care here?

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In today's newsletter:

• How will CHRISTUS’ new robotic system change joint care here?
• How high can Sulphur Springs climb after this week’s big matchup?
• Sulphur Springs remembers the life and service of Ricky Haygood

Also on today's calendar: Texas DSHS Basic Hearing Screening Certification and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do they sing at a snowman's Birthday party? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.
• Wednesday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 82, low: 62.
• Thursday: Some sun, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• CHRISTUS Health celebrates expansion of robotic orthopedic program in Sulphur Springs (gilmermirror.com) — Residents in Sulphur Springs now have expanded access to advanced joint replacement, as CHRISTUS Health has added a second Mako robotic system after Dr. Christopher Meltsakos completed his 1,000th robotic-assisted surgery. The upgrade should shorten wait times and keep more orthopedic care close to home, offering local patients more precise knee and hip procedures without leaving town.
   

• #bEASTTexas Fabulous 15: 6 ranked matchups on tap for Week 10 (tylerpaper.com) — Sulphur Springs is ranked No. 14 in this week’s #bEASTTexas Fabulous 15 poll and hosts a notable matchup against Caddo Mills in Week 10. The poll highlights how the Wildcats stack up against other East Texas powers, giving local fans a clear sense of playoff-level competition and where their team stands heading into a crucial late-season game.
   

• Ricky Wayne Haygood (ksstradio.com) — Sulphur Springs is mourning the passing of 70-year-old Ricky Wayne Haygood, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who volunteered with Meal-a-Day, the Sulphur Springs Senior Center, CHRISTUS hospital, and Dinner Bell. Remembered for his strong work ethic and generous spirit, he spent decades in local mining work before retirement and leaves a legacy of quiet service to his community.
   

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📸 Around Sulphur Springs

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sulphur Springs

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday November 8

• East District Charge Conference →
  First UMC Sulphur Springs, 301 Church Street, Sulphur Springs
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 29

• FB 9/Jv @ Caddo Mills
  Sulphur Springs ISD Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
  5:00 pm

Saturday October 31

• GBBJV/V vs. Commerce (scrimmage)
  Sulphur Springs ISD Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
  11:00 am

Monday November 2

• Boys Golf-JV Blue & JV Gold @ Mt. Pleasant CC (Mt. Pleasant Hosting
  Sulphur Springs ISD Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
  9:15 am

Tuesday November 3

• GBB JV/V @ Canton
  Sulphur Springs ISD Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
  5:00 pm

Tuesday November 10

• Texas DSHS Basic Hearing Screening Certification →
  1400 College St, 1400 College Street, Sulphur Springs
  9:00 am

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📣 Sulphur Springs Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 29

• JH/JV Eagle Football @ Alba-Golden
  Alba-Golden School District, 1373 Co Rd 2377, Alba
  4:30 pm
• Fall Carnival
  Miller Grove ISD Cumby, TX 75433
  5:00 pm

Friday October 30

• Eagles/Lady Eagles HS Cross Country @ Old Settlers Park Round Rock
  Old Settlers Park, 3300 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock
• Varsity Football (Senior Night) vs Celeste
  Cumby ISD Cumby, TX 75433
  7:00 pm
• Celeste at Cumby →
  106 Sayle St, Cumby
  7:00 pm
• Eagle Football Alba-Golden @ CP (Senior Night)
  Como-Pickton CISD, 13017 TX-11, Como
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Brookshire Grocery posted a job opening for Fuel Center Cashier in Sulphur Springs. Apply here.
• Phenom People posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate - Temporary in Sulphur Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sulphur Springs here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Commerce

• Dominant second half leads Demons past Nicholls (nsudemons.com)

Winnsboro

• Trial Begins For Man Facing Capital Murder Charge In De Kalb Double Homicide (txktoday.com)

Greenville

• (DoD SkillBridge), Specialist, Technical Writing 1 - L3Harris Technologies - WACO, TX, US (dice.com)
• A dead American infant's identity carried a Social Security number and a passport for more than four decades before a jury convicted the man behind it, prosecutors announced October 21 (newsbreak.com)
• Fraudsters lured homeless addicts to California with free flights, groceries and more: feds (blogspot.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do they sing at a snowman's Birthday party?" — Freeze a jolly good fellow (Thank you Terri P. for sending it in!)
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