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🌱 Patch AM: Deputies rescue 11 starving dogs from a Waco property.
Coming up on the Waco Patch calendar: Waco Downtown Farmers Market
Hey there, Waco! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Deputies rescue 11 starving dogs from a Waco property.
- How Tuesday's zoning vote could reshape a North Waco neighborhood.
- Discover which Waco nonprofits are quietly shaping everyday community life
Also on today's calendar: Waco Downtown Farmers Market and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 100 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 98, low: 77.
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 98 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. 11 malnourished dogs abandoned in Waco property; owner left to live at truck stop after losing electricity, sheriff says (kwtx.com) — McLennan County deputies say they found 11 severely malnourished dogs at a property on Melondale Drive in Waco, leading to the arrest of the owner on animal-cruelty charges. The animals were turned over to Waco Animal Services, but one had to be euthanized due to extreme injuries and poor health. 
2. Sober-living complex in North Waco up for zoning vote Tuesday (star-telegram.com) — A proposed sober-living community in North Waco faces a crucial City Council zoning vote Tuesday that could reshape three homes near 18th Street and Gorman Avenue. Neighbors are split over changing the properties to office and limited commercial use, while the organizers emphasize strict rules, on-site supervision, and faith-based support for residents in recovery.
3. Dot Org (podnews.net) — If you want to better understand who's serving Waco, this podcast series spotlights nonprofit organizations working in and around the city. Each episode offers a closer look at local missions, services, and community impact, helping residents discover new ways to get involved or seek support.
4. One of two New Year's homicide suspects arrested in Texas (thenewstribune.com) — A homicide suspect from a New Year's Day house party shooting in Washington state has been arrested in Waco months after the incident. Authorities say the man was located and taken into custody in Waco, while a second suspect remains at large.
📸 Around Waco
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waco
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- REF/Athletic Booster Fundraiser Begins
Robinson ISD Waco, TX 76706 - RJH Volleyball vs La Vega
Challenge Academy Waco, TX 76704
5:30 pm - RHS Volleyball vs Mildred →
Challenge Academy Waco, TX 76704
5:00 pm - RHS Fall Pictures
Robinson ISD Waco, TX 76706 - RHS JV Volleyball Tourn. @ China Spring →
Robinson J H Waco, TX 76706 - RHS Cross Country @ Hewitt-Kiwanis Invitational →
Challenge Academy Waco, TX 76704
8:00 am - RHS 9th & JV Football vs Springtown
Challenge Academy Waco, TX 76704
5:30 pm - FFA Meeting/ Ice-cream Social/ Alumni Meeting/ Project Center Inter →
Robinson J H Waco, TX 76706
6:00 pm - Waco Downtown Farmers Market →
Waco Downtown Farmers Market, 200 E Bridge St, Waco, TX, 76704
9:00 am
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Saturday September 5
📣 Waco Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Brick Convention - LEGO Fan Expo →
Extraco Events Center, 4601 Bosque Blvd, Waco
10:00 am - REF/Athletic Booster Fundraiser Begins
Robinson ISD Waco, TX 76706 - Dual Credit US History Class Meetings
Midway ISD HS Distance Learning Center
7:30 am - Education Modified Support
Midway ISD Connect Lab Red
1:00 pm
Sunday August 30
Monday August 31
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Neighbors I have wonderful news!
Dunkin Donut the precious little boy who needed a little help getting home with his mom has officially left the building. Thanks to many wonderful… (Nextdoor Foxborough) - "THE MIRROR BEFORE THE FINGER"
Maybe the people we judge the hardest are the people we understand the least. If we're truly honest with ourselves, there are two things we often… (Nextdoor La Clede)
- Baylor University posted a job opening for Public Safety Officer in Waco. Apply here.
- Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member, Evening Shift - Unit 724 in Waco. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waco here.
Ok Waco! 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 hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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