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Weatherford, Texas Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How a single bullet injured two people in Weatherford
  • How Weatherford ISD plans to close a sudden $3 million gap
  • Meet the international star putting Weatherford College volleyball on the map

Also on today's calendar: Tigers Eye Terror Haunted House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How long is a minute? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Texas election resources: Find your polling place | How to register to vote | Check your registration | Vote by mail or absentee | Early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 58.
  • Sunday: Nice with periods of sun, with a high of 79 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man arrested after single gunshot hits two people in Parker County (fox4news.com) — Law enforcement arrested a 22-year-old man at a Weatherford business near Highway 51 and FM 920 after a single gunshot during an argument in southern Parker County wounded two people. Deputies say a public tip, drones, and a tracking dog helped locate the suspect and weapon, and he now faces serious felony assault charges with bond set at $1 million.
   

• Board addresses budget shortfall (community-news.com) — Weatherford ISD is facing nearly a $3 million budget shortfall after enrollment came in below projections, prompting trustees to approve a budget amendment and seek savings across departments. At the same meeting, district leaders outlined targeted improvement plans for Crockett and Ikard elementary schools and Tison Middle School, emphasizing data-driven instruction, staff support, and continuous feedback to boost student achievement.
   

• From the beach to France, VB is Thibaut's world (community-news.com) — A standout for Weatherford College volleyball, French sophomore Beline Thibaut has been named an AVCA Player to Watch, putting both her and the Coyotes program in a national spotlight. She shares how years of high-level play in France, adapting to the American college system, and even elite beach tournaments fuel her leadership on and off the court while she pursues business studies.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update Oct 22 PM: A neighbor 8 houses away claimed the cat.
    Timber Cove near Country Brook. Adult black cat came to visit my front door 2 days ago and spent yesterday in my back yard. Anyone looking for her/… (Nextdoor Clearlake)
  • It’s been a while but once saw a post for a woman that collects open bottles of shampoo and conditioners to make travel sizes for the needy.
    Anyone know who she is and how to contact her? I’d like to help her out, thanks (Nextdoor S Elm St)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How long is a minute?" — It depends what side of the door you are on. (Thank you Richard E. for sending it in!)
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