🌱 Willis' DJ Lagway earns recognition after a big Baylor win
Willis, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Willis! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Willis' DJ Lagway earns recognition after a big Baylor win
- Willis is next in line for a library makerspace
Also on today's calendar: Butterfly Metamorphosis and Migration with Junior Master Gardeners and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Peeks of sunshine, with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunny and less humid, temps: high: 80, low: 49.
- Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Texas Tech QB named Tyler Rose National Player of Week (kltv.com) — Willis High alumnus DJ Lagway earned an Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award honorable mention after helping Baylor beat Iowa State 42-31. He threw for 229 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 119 yards and another score. Texas Tech quarterback Thomas Castellanos received the week's top honor. 
• New makerspace brings 3D printing, embroidery machines to Malcolm Purvis Library (communityimpact.com) — Willis' R.F. Meador Library is next in line for an innovation space as Montgomery County expands access to creative technology. Magnolia's Malcolm Purvis Library opened its space Nov. 9 with 3D printers, embroidery machines and a Cricut. No opening date was provided for Willis.
📸 Around Willis
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Elementary Book Club →
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Thursday November 12
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Other local events
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Butterfly Metamorphosis and Migration with Junior Master Gardeners →
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Adult Coffee and Game →
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Family Promise’s Annual Fish Fry →
North Montgomery County Community Center, 600 Gerald Street, Willis
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Preschool Playdate →
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Family Story Time →
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Teen DIY Thankful Jar →
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1-on-1 Tech Assistance →
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Family Story Time →
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Adult Book Club →
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Homeschool Hangout →
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Preteen Book Club →
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Friday November 13
Saturday November 14
Monday November 16
Tuesday November 17
Wednesday November 18
Thursday November 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Xfinity Expands Military Benefits for Veterans and Families This November —Zach Lashway Read on Patch
- Xfinity Expands Military Benefits for Veterans and Families This November —Zach Lashway Read on Patch
- I just wanted to say that whoever decorated the entrance to Shadow Bay for Veterans day, it looks amazing.
Very good job. Thank you to all Veterans who served our Country. (Nextdoor Shadow Bay) - Yes I just Wanted to Say Hello and Let’s Stay Happy and Healthy and Strong and Positive and Blessed by the Best with No Stress !!!
Hallelujah !! So Help Me God and I Have 7 Years clean and Sober And I have my own place and I have a nice car and I keep a little bit of jingle in… (Nextdoor Republic Grand Ranch)
- LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Bartender in Willis. Apply here.
- Brinker International posted a job opening for Dishwasher - Willis Chili's in Willis. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Willis here.
🗞 Nearby News
Conroe
- A 100-Year-Old Texas WWII Veteran Rated His Welcome Home '105 Out of 100' (parade.com)
- Man arrested for intoxicated manslaughter after deadly wrong-way crash on IH-45, Conroe police say (abc13.com)
- AUSTIN COUNTY JAIL REPORT: Monday, November 2, 2026 – Sunday, November 8, 2026 (austincountynewsonline.com)
Montgomery
- Marilyn Kay Morris, age 73, of Montgomery, TX (formerly of McLeansboro) (wfiwradio.com)
- Buildable plan: Caitlin, Toll Brothers at Kresston - Pecos Collection, Montgomery, TX 77316 (zillow.com)
Ok Willis! 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: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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