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🌱 How does Vernon stack up against a ranked Idalou this week?
Coming up on the Vernon Patch calendar: Vernon vs Holliday volleyball match
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In today's newsletter:
- How does Vernon stack up against a ranked Idalou this week?
Also on today's calendar: Vernon High School Football vs Idalou and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Heavy t-storms; breezy, humid, temps: high: 90, low: 67.
- Thursday: A.M. t-storms; mostly cloudy, with a high of 87 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• See where Olton debuts in high school football power rankings (galvnews.com) — Vernon High's football team is highlighted this week as Idalou's next opponent in the Lubbock-area power rankings, coming in with a 3-2 record. The rankings break down how top regional teams are performing heading into Week 6, giving Vernon fans context on the strength of their upcoming competition and how other nearby programs are stacking up. 
📸 Around Vernon
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Vernon
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★ Featured events ★
- Vernon vs Holliday volleyball match →
2102 Yucca Ln, Vernon
6:00 pm
Thursday October 1
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Other local events
- Vernon High School Football vs Idalou →
Vernon High School, 2102 Yucca Ln, Vernon
7:00 pm - Vernon vs Henrietta volleyball match →
2102 Yucca Ln, Vernon
5:00 pm - Vernon vs City View volleyball match →
2102 Yucca Ln, Vernon
4:30 pm - Vernon High School Football vs Bowie →
Vernon High School, 2102 Yucca Ln, Vernon
7:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Tuesday October 13
Friday October 23
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Lady Tiger Volleyball @ Woodson
Electra ISD Electra, TX 76360
5:00 pm - JH Tiger Football VS Haskell
Electra ISD Electra, TX 76360
5:00 pm - Haskell JV Football @ Electra →
Old Electra High School & ESID Administration Building, 400 E Roosevelt Ave, Electra
6:30 pm - Tiger Football @ Haskell
Electra ISD Electra, TX 76360
7:00 pm - Booker at Chillicothe →
1 Eagle St., Chillicothe
7:00 pm - Lady Tiger Volleyball @ Seymour
Electra ISD Electra, TX 76360
10:00 am - JH Volleyball @ Barwise
Electra ISD Electra, TX 76360
5:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Aramark posted a job opening for Cook - Avir at Vernon - Food in Vernon. Apply here.
- Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Vernon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Vernon here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wichita Falls
- Residents, community leaders debate Wichita Falls Skybox data center investment (texomashomepage.com)
- Create textured art at Canvas Hijinks on Oct. 2 (texomashomepage.com)
- Multiple rounds of rain this week (newschannel6now.com)
Bowie
- Sarah Kelley and her 5-year-old daughter lose lives in vehicle crash near Bowie (thebentonlawfirm.com)
Ok Vernon! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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