🌱 See where Waxahachie and Life rank among 1,500 Texas teams

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In today's newsletter:

• See where Waxahachie and Life rank among 1,500 Texas teams

Also on today's calendar: C10's in the Park & Party on the Square and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 97 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 97, low: 73.
• Saturday: Near-record heat, with a high of 98 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Exclusive Computer Rankings for All 1,500+ TXHSFB Teams: Week 4 (texasfootball.com) — Waxahachie's football team is ranked No. 4 in Class 6A and hosts Mansfield Lake Ridge this week, while Waxahachie Life appears in the Class 4A Division I rankings ahead of its trip to Fort Worth Nolan Catholic. These statewide computer rankings from Dave Campbell's Texas Football let local fans see exactly where both hometown programs stand among more than 1,500 Texas teams.
   

📸 Around Waxahachie

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waxahachie

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Feed The City Waxahachie: Making Meals for People In Need →
  Chili's Grill & Bar, 998 U.S. 287, Waxahachie

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Other local events

Saturday September 19
• Feed The Country Waxahachie: A Nationwide Day of Volunteering to Pack Meals →
  Chili's Grill & Bar, 998 U.S. 287, Waxahachie
• Health & Wellness Expo 2026 →
  Waxahachie Civic Center, 2000 Civic Center Lane, Waxahachie
• 2026 C10s in the Park →
  Getzendaner Park, 400 South Grand Avenue, Waxahachie
  7:30 am
• Children's Story Time and Crafts →
  Paper Leaves Shop, 510 Water Street, Waxahachie
  10:30 am
• C10's in the Park & Party on the Square →
  Getzendaner Park, 400 S Grand Ave, Waxahachie
  5:30 pm
Friday September 25
• Adult Mental Health First Aid – Texas (Sponsors: NTBHA, Nelson University) →
  Sycamore Place, 123 Sycamore Street, Waxahachie
Saturday September 26
• Plant Bingo Fundraiser →
  Ellis COUNTY Woman's Building, 407 West Jefferson Street, Waxahachie
• Music Bingo+Plant Prizes at Sothern Roots Brewing, Waxahachie →
  421 South College Street, Waxahachie
• Plant Bingo Fundraiser - Sip • Dab • Bloom • BINGO! - 11:00AM-1:00PM →
  407 West Jefferson Street, Waxahachie
• Plant Bingo Fundraiser - Sip • Dab • Bloom • BINGO! →
  Ellis COUNTY Woman's Building, 407 West Jefferson Street, Waxahachie
• Guardianship Forum for Special-Needs Families →
  Waxahachie Bible Church, 621 Grand Ave N, Waxahachie
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I am looking for horse back riding lessons for a 4 yr old and piano lessons for a 5 year old.
  Any suggestions would be welcome! I would prefer something more one on one, but open to anything really. I just need to get them out of the house… (Nextdoor Gibson Rd Country Meadows)
• Good afternoon, by chance has anyone seen or picked up a chocolate Frenchie on or near FM 1446 by CRS cabinets?
  Our family dog is missing and we would greatly appreciate any information or if you picked him up, we would love to have him back. His name is … (Nextdoor Angus - Dunn)

• Marathon Staffing posted a job opening for General Team Member in Waxahachie. Apply here.
• Circle K posted a job opening for Lead Customer Service Representative in Waxahachie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waxahachie here.

🗞 Nearby News

Red Oak

• TSTC says 21 of 22 graduates found data-center-related jobs (dallasnews.com)
• Golf News – September 15, 2026 (pluggedingolf.com)
• 908 Bombardier Aviation (airplanegeeks.com)

Ennis

• $1 Million Quest Transforms a Steakhouse Favorite After 20 Years as Ronnie Killen Thinks Bigger and Beefier — A Michelin Star Moment For Pearland? (papercitymag.com)
• Don Garlits And Glenn Menard Named Texas Motorplex Legends (dragzine.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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