🌱 What Coldspring’s new game-room ban means for local businesses now
Coldspring, Texas Patch AM: a 3 min readCoffee in hand, Coldspring? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What Coldspring’s new game-room ban means for local businesses now
- Which Coldspring-Oakhurst educators just earned top district honors?
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 75.
- Sunday: Humid with drenching t-storms, with a high of 87 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Coldspring's new ordinance officially bans game rooms - San Jacinto News-Times (easttexasnews.com) — Coldspring officials have enacted a new ordinance that immediately bans all gambling-style game rooms and amusement redemption machines within city limits, citing public safety and protection of children. The rules target eight-liners and similar devices in local businesses, with violations treated as Class C misdemeanors carrying fines up to $500 per machine per day, while still allowing ordinary family amusement games and vending machines. 
• Teachers, staff honored by district (easttexasnews.com) — Teachers and staff across Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD have been recognized for standout service, with districtwide Teacher of the Year honors going to Kourtney Bennett and Alicia Plock. Dozens of employees also received awards for perfect attendance, campus excellence, years of service, and retirement, highlighting the people supporting local students every day.
📸 Around Coldspring
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Archery in the Park
Lake Livingston State Park LakeLivingstonStatePark Map&Directions
10:00 am -
All About Snakes
Lake Livingston State Park LakeLivingstonStatePark Map&Directions
3:00 pm -
How To Pitch a Tent
Lake Livingston State Park LakeLivingstonStatePark Map&Directions
8:00 pm -
All About Nature
Lake Livingston State Park LakeLivingstonStatePark Map&Directions
1:00 pm -
Alligator Talk
Lake Livingston State Park LakeLivingstonStatePark Map&Directions
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School Board Meeting
Livingston ISD Livingston High School Library
6:00 pm -
Thursday Wellness →
SPCA of Polk County Texas, 802 S Houston Ave, Livingston
10:00 am -
SHAC Meeting
Goodrich ISD Goodrich, TX 77335
11:30 am -
Regular Board Meeting
Goodrich ISD Goodrich, TX 77335
6:00 pm -
Board Meeting
Shepherd ISD Shepherd, TX 77371
6:00 pm -
Juneteenth (Library Closed)
Livingston Municipal Library 707 North Tyler Avenue, Livingston, TX 77351 -
Two Creeks Crossing →
Two Creeks Crossing Resort | Lake Livingston, 1581 Triple Creek Loop, Livingston
6:30 pm
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
Monday June 15
Thursday June 18
Friday June 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- White Tent BBQ is out smelling up the neighborhood with their BBQ brisket, pulled pork, chicken and maybe meatballs.
That's in Coldspring on 156 where it meets 150. Go enjoy! (Nextdoor Cape Royale)
- O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Merchandising Specialist in Shepherd. Apply here.
- Ferrellgas posted a job opening for Production Supervisor 2nd Shift in Livingston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Coldspring here.
🗞 Nearby News
Livingston
- Acres and Akers of talent (easttexasnews.com)
- Eakin joins Lufkin Daily News staff 50 years after the first time (lufkindailynews.com)
- Marie Ortega Reyna (easttexasnews.com)
Cleveland
- Looksmaxxing: What parents need to know about the viral trend targeting teen boys (myfoxzone.com)
Willis
- 13159 Turret Bend Way, Willis, TX 77378 (zillow.com)
- Camp EZ RV Supports RV Owners with Accessible Online RV Parts Resources (commercialappeal.com)
Ok Coldspring! 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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