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In today's newsletter:

• How a new sewer plant site could reshape Waco's riverfront future
• Will a future Navy carrier still honor Waco hero Doris Miller?

Also on today's calendar: Waco Downtown Farmers Market and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 106 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Hot, temps: high: 105, low: 79.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 105 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Waco annexation of Chalk Bluff-area site slated for sewer plant moves ahead (star-telegram.com) — Waco officials just advanced annexation of city-owned land in the Chalk Bluff area, a key step tied to long-term plans for a new wastewater treatment plant serving future growth. Neighbors along the Brazos River remain strongly opposed, citing environmental, safety and debt concerns that could affect popular Waco spots like Cameron Park, the riverwalk and Baylor-area amenities.
   

• 'Slap in the face': NAACP rips Trump over rumored aircraft carrier name (texarkanagazette.com) — A national fight over whether to name a future aircraft carrier for Waco native and Pearl Harbor hero Doris "Dorie" Miller or for Donald Trump is drawing sharp criticism from civil rights leaders and some members of Congress. For Waco residents, the outcome could determine how prominently one of the city's most celebrated sons is honored in Navy history.
   

📸 Around Waco

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waco

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Monday August 24
• RJH Volleyball @ Salado
  Challenge Academy Waco, TX 76704
  5:30 pm
• Robinson ISD School Board Meeting →
  Robinson H S Waco, TX 76706
  6:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• RHS Volleyball vs Clifton →
  Challenge Academy Waco, TX 76704
  5:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• RHS 9th & JV Football @ Bellville
  Robinson ISD Waco, TX 76706
• RHS V Volleyball Tourn. @ China Spring →
  Robinson J H Waco, TX 76706
• RHS V Tennis vs Mexia →
  Challenge Academy Waco, TX 76704
  4:30 pm
Friday August 28
• Deadline: AP course fee due
  Robinson ISD Robinson High School, 700 W Tate Ave, Robinson, TX 76706, USA
• Deadline: OnRamps course fee due
  Robinson ISD Robinson High School, 700 W Tate Ave, Robinson, TX 76706, USA
Saturday August 29
• Waco Downtown Farmers Market →
  Waco Downtown Farmers Market, 200 E Bridge St, Waco, TX, 76704
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday August 24
• Dual Credit US History Class Meetings
  Midway ISD HS Distance Learning Center
  7:30 am
• Boys Soccer Meeting
  Midway ISD HS Distance Learning Center
  2:00 pm
• RJH Volleyball @ Salado
  Robinson Pri Waco, TX 76706
  5:30 pm
Tuesday August 25
• MHS Varsity Tennis vs. Temple @ HOME
  Midway ISD Panther Courts
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hey neighbors!
  A very friendly wanderer (lost dog) has been found wandering on Taylor St. he doesn't have a tag on his collar and he's very dusty. It seems like… (Nextdoor Taylor St)
• Hello!
  New to Waco and looking for recommendations for an in home pet sitter for our 3 babies. Two are older and one is a rescue about 1 1-2 years old. We… (Nextdoor Rockford Rd)

• Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation posted a job opening for Greeter / Counter Desk Attendant in Waco. Apply here.
• Baylor University posted a job opening for Assistant Director of Student Financial Services Communications in Waco. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waco here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bellmead

• Big Bend border construction projects paused ahead of emergency hearings (kxxv.com)

Hewitt

• Central Texas Turf and Pest Management Workshop set for Sept. 8 in Hewitt (tamu.edu)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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