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šŸŒ± Why Gainesville police say this ā€˜Senior Assassinā€™ game is no harmless fun

Morning Gainesville! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Gainesville police say this ā€˜Senior Assassinā€™ game is no harmless fun
  • How Gainesville keeps its ā€œMost Patriotic Small Townā€ spirit alive
  • How Gainesvilleā€™s latest result reshaped the 9-4A softball playoff race

Also on today's calendar: Live Music at Deschain feat. Stephen Pride | Gainesville TX and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly cloudy; breezy, humid, with a high of 80 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Saturday: Breezy and cooler, temps: high: 66, low: 40.
  • Sunday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 70 and low of 49 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ Water-Gun ā€˜Senior Assassin' Craze Has North Texas Cops On Edge (hoodline.com) ā€” Gainesville Police are warning families about the ā€œSenior Assassinā€ water-gun game, urging parents to stop nighttime ambushes and realistic toy guns that could be mistaken for real weapons. Their alert follows serious incidents in Texas and beyond, where similar games led to injuries and heavy police responses. Local parents are encouraged to monitor group chats and call 911 if anything seems like a real threat.
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ā€¢ We the People: Gainesville embraces ā€˜Most Patriotic Small Town in America' title as it celebrates 25th ā€˜Medal of Honor Week' (kxii.com) ā€” Gainesville is celebrating 25 years of Medal of Honor Week, reinforcing its ā€œMost Patriotic Small Town in Americaā€ reputation with new signage and community events honoring military heroes. Mayor Tommy Moore and local veterans highlight how patriotism here means everyday neighborliness, philanthropy, and teaching kids to value service and history in their own hometown.
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ā€¢ Softball results: Galindo's walk-off homer leads Lake Dallas past Krum; Guyer, Aubrey take run-rule wins (dentonrc.com) ā€” Gainesvilleā€™s softball team factored into the District 9-4A playoff picture, falling 14-0 to Bonham in a result that helped Sanger clinch the top seed. Sanger will also close district play at home Friday against Gainesville. The roundup highlights how several Denton-area teams, including Lake Dallas and Aubrey, are jockeying for postseason position as district play wraps up.
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