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🌱 Como community remembers the life of Ernst Valentin Jennings
Como, Texas Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Como! 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. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Como community remembers the life of Ernst Valentin Jennings
Also on today's calendar: Justin JJ Jones.
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- Friday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 93, low: 76.
- Sunday: Not as hot with a t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Ernst Jennings (ksstradio.com) — Como residents are mourning the passing of 39-year-old Ernst Valentin Jennings, who married his wife Ashley in Como and owned Jennings Heat and Air. Remembered as a devoted family man, community-minded helper, and passionate bodybuilder, he is survived by his wife, two children, parents, siblings, and many extended family members. 
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- Sam's Club posted a job opening for Cart Attendant in Sulphur Springs. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Sulphur Springs
- Designer Handbag Bingo to Fund Free Mammography Clinic (ksstradio.com)
- St. James Catholic Church Announces Grand Raffle Featuring 2026 Ford Bronco Sport (ksstradio.com)
- Saputo May Difference Makers (frontporchnewstexas.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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