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Greetings Waco! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Have you seen 26-year-old Demareon Moore in Waco?
  • What's next for Waco's famous Cottonland Castle after finding a buyer?
  • How a forgotten Waco bridge collapse is finally being remembered

Also on today's calendar: Waco Downtown Farmers Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 95 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Sunshine and very warm, temps: high: 95, low: 71.
  • Thursday: Turning sunny and very warm, with a high of 94 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Waco man missing; police ask for public assistance (kcentv.com) — Waco police are asking residents to help locate 26-year-old Demareon Moore, who was reported missing by his family on Monday and whose last known location and clothing are unknown. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Waco Police Department or call 9-1-1 so officers can quickly check on his safety and well-being.
   

2. Chip and Joanna Gaines's Texas Castle 'Fixer Upper' Finds a Buyer (mansionglobal.com subscription) — A landmark 1890 Cottonland Castle in Waco has gone under contract after Chip and Joanna Gaines restored the long-neglected property and listed it for $2.699 million. The three-story, 6,000-square-foot home, featured in their "Fixer Upper: The Castle" series, includes curated furnishings and historic details, though the final sale price and buyer remain undisclosed until closing.
   

3. Waco man recalls 1970 flyover collapse that nearly went untold (kwtx.com) — A former state highway worker is sharing his memories of a 1970 construction collapse on a Waco flyover above Valley Mills Drive, which left him seriously injured and largely forgotten in official records. His story, now documented through oral history work at Baylor, highlights how everyday residents' memories can fill important gaps in Waco's historical record.
   

4. Tesla's Boldest September Yet: Roadster Orders Return, European FSD Expands, and Musk Revives a 200-MPH Texas Tunnel Dream + Video (undercodenews.com) — Tesla is planning a high-profile October 1 Roadster event in the Waco area, inviting reservation holders to hear long-awaited details on pricing, specs, and production timing. The piece also explores Tesla's European Full Self-Driving expansion and Elon Musk's revived Austin–San Antonio tunnel idea, underscoring Texas' growing role in the company's ambitions.
   

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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: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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