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Houma, Louisiana Patch AM: a 5 min readHello Houma! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Could your eastern Houma address qualify for post-Arthur disaster food aid?
- Join todayās Houma ceremony honoring Acadian ancestors and their lasting legacy.
- How a Houma nativeās Bayou roots led to a Daytime Emmy nod.
Today's riddle: Where do bad rainbows go? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: A p.m. shower in places, with a high of 94 and low of 78 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 95, low: 77.
- Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 77 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Disaster food assistance available in 4 Louisiana parishes after Arthur (wwltv.com) ā If you live in eastern Houma or nearby Terrebonne communities like Gray, Bayou Cane, or Dulac, you may qualify for temporary D-SNAP food assistance after Arthur. Only certain census tracts are eligible, so residents should first use the stateās online address lookup, then apply by phone July 27ā31 if they qualify. Benefits must be spent within 90 days. 
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2. Community invited to honor Acadian ancestors at Le Grand DĆ©rangement Ceremony (houmatimes.com) ā Houma residents are invited this morning at 10 a.m. to the Bayou Terrebonne Waterlife Museum for a free Le Grand DĆ©rangement remembrance ceremony, including a wreath-laying at the Deportation Cross and a reception. The program features local historians, musicians, and educators, honors Acadian ancestors, and showcases the Acadian Rock transported to Houma from Nova Scotia. Explore Houma and Nicholls Stateās Center for Bayou Studies are supporting the event. Ā Ā Ā
3. Houma native John Rodrigue earns Daytime Emmy nomination (houmatimes.com) ā A musician who grew up in Houma, John Rodrigue, has earned a Daytime Emmy nomination for his music direction and composition on the series Have Guitar Will Travel World. Though heās spent 17 years building his career in Nashville, he credits his Bayou Region upbringing and south Louisiana musical roots for shaping his sound. Local readers can take pride in seeing a hometown talent recognized nationally. Ā Ā Ā
4. Houma Pumpkin Patch to celebrate 10 years this October, announces open weekends (houmatimes.com) ā Families around Houma can already circle October 17-18 and 24-25 for the Houma Pumpkin Patchās 10th anniversary weekends, packed with fall activities and pumpkins. Hosted by Living Word Church in nearby Schriever, the patch supports missions while offering hayrides, games, a corn pit, petting zoo, and more. Organizers recommend following the Houma Pumpkin Patch on Facebook for updates. Ā Ā Ā
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Lauren Lee Live @ The Roundup ā
The Roundup, 7726 W Main St, Houma
6:00 pm
Saturday August 1
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Other local events
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Joint Young Professionals Committee
Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce BP Houma Operation Learning Center 1597 Hwy 311 Schriever, LA
9:00 am -
Lunch & Learn: Don't Let Your Graphics Scream AI-Marketing & Design That Feels Real and Not Robotic
Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce Chamber Office 6133 HWY 311 Houma, LA
11:30 am -
Staff Development Day # 1 (No Students)
Terrebonne Parish Houma, LA 70360 -
K-6 Meet & Greet
Mulberry Elementary School Houma, LA 70360
4:00 pm -
Teacher's Record Day (No Students)
Terrebonne Parish Houma, LA 70360
Wednesday July 29
Thursday July 30
Monday August 3
Tuesday August 4
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š Events Nearby
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General Membership Luncheon featuring Lavar Henderson
Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce Plantation Inn of Houma 1381 W. Tunnel Blvd. Houma, LA
11:30 am -
Joint Young Professionals Committee
Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce BP Houma Operation Learning Center 1597 Hwy 311 Schriever, LA
9:00 am -
Lunch & Learn: Don't Let Your Graphics Scream AI-Marketing & Design That Feels Real and Not Robotic
Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce Chamber Office 6133 HWY 311 Houma, LA
11:30 am -
Staff Development Day # 1 (No Students)
Terrebonne Parish Houma, LA 70360 -
K-6 Meet & Greet
Mulberry Elementary School Houma, LA 70360
4:00 pm -
Teacher's Record Day (No Students)
Terrebonne Parish Houma, LA 70360
Tuesday July 28
Wednesday July 29
Thursday July 30
Monday August 3
Tuesday August 4
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- Free tires.
2 tires. P235/40R-19. Lots of tread left. Came off Nissan Altima. Hankook (Nextdoor Maple Park) - We have openings all this week and weekend.
We have a total of 6 vehicles ready to pick you up. Do you prefer to travel in clean cars and smoke-free vehicles? Well, ABC Transportation LLC ā¦ (Nextdoor Westgate)
- Terrebonne General Medical Center posted a job opening for Housekeeper/ Floor Tech (Day, Evening, & Night Shift Opportunities) in Houma. Apply here.
- Papa John's Pizza posted a job opening for Team Member in Houma. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Houma here.
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