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Good morning Reno! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Reno's new $221 million project could reshape your drinking water
  • How busy are Reno sportsbooks now that football season is back?
  • What Reno police learned from August's pedestrian safety crackdown

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

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Michelle C.!

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 48.
  • Thursday: Sunshine and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Reno breaks ground on project aimed at turning recycled water into a future drinking water source (2news.com) — Reno has begun building a $221 million Advanced Purified Water Facility that will eventually add highly treated recycled water into the region's drinking supply, easing pressure on the Truckee River. Located near Military Road and Lear Boulevard, the project involves Reno, Sparks, Washoe County, and UNR researchers, with construction running through 2029 and an on-site education center planned.
   

2. Reno sportsbook sees surge as football season kicks off (kolotv.com) — Reno sportsbooks, especially at the Peppermill, are already packed as football season kicks off, bringing a surge of visitors and energy across the casino floor. Locals and longtime visitors say in-person betting remains a tradition despite apps, while casino leaders warn that unlicensed online betting could eventually threaten Nevada's gaming-tax-funded, no–income tax structure.
   

3. Reno Police issue 94 traffic citations during August pedestrian safety enforcement (2news.com) — Reno residents should know that police issued 94 citations and 23 warnings in August during a focused pedestrian safety enforcement effort around downtown and other busy areas. Backed by a Nevada traffic safety grant, officers targeted violations by both drivers and pedestrians while reminding everyone to use crosswalks, yield properly, and follow the "Look Up, Look Out" safety message.
   

4. Asian Autumn Festival Returns to Reno (kolotv.com) — Reno locals can celebrate the Mid‑Autumn season this Saturday at the free Asian Autumn Festival at J Resort's Glow Plaza on North Arlington Avenue. Running 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the event features cultural performances, kids' activities, and more than 20 local food vendors, including Sparks' Suwasdee Thai and Wells Avenue's Malayà showcasing special dishes.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Heads up neighbors!
    At 1:45 today, about 2 miles from 395 a herd of antelope crossed Red Rock heading to Silver Lake. It was awesome!! (Nextdoor Silver Knolls)
  • My rescue Atticus loves when I pull the quilt out of the dryer.
    I imagine he never slept on a warm blanket before and he's got lots of fur but still loves to snuggle in warm blankets. I sure am happy I got to… (Nextdoor Sierra Highlands)
  • Caesars Entertainment, Inc. posted a job opening for Bar Porter- Circus Circus in Reno. Apply here.
  • Entegris, Inc. posted a job opening for Machine Operator - CCW in Reno. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Reno here.

Ok Reno! 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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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