Hey there, Groves! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What new safety steps is Groves planning after this golf cart crash?
- How did a routine golf cart ride in Groves turn dangerous?
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 77 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 89, low: 80.
- Sunday: Humid with heavy t-storms, with a high of 89 and low of 78 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Groves golf cart crash raises safety questions, officials remind drivers to follow rules (kfdm.com) — A recent golf cart crash just blocks from the Groves Police Station has city leaders urging residents to follow traffic laws on golf carts, e-bikes, and scooters. Officials are planning a July 11 safety event in downtown Groves to teach kids and parents about helmets, licensing, and sharing the road safely.

• Man on golf cart injured in collision with car near Groves Police Department (kfdm.com) — A man driving a golf cart near Main and Washington in Groves was hospitalized in Beaumont with head injuries after a car struck his cart and flipped it onto its side. The driver of the car stopped and cooperated, and investigators are reviewing witness statements and nearby surveillance video.

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🗓 Events Nearby
Friday June 12
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Encore Dance Arts - A Ticket To... →
Julie Rogers Theatre, for the Performing Arts, 765 Pearl St, Beaumont
6:00 pm
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Classic Movie at Jefferson To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything!... →
Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin St, Beaumont
7:00 pm
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SINGALONG! Popstar →
Painting with a Twist, 229 Dowlen Rd Ste 3B, Beaumont
7:30 pm
Saturday June 13
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Meridian Blues at Beaumont Oil Barons →
Vincent-Beck Stadium, 960 Jim Gilligan Way, Beaumont
7:05 pm
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Mikey B. Live In Orange, TX →
The Jeff Hattman Center for the Performing Arts, 3330 Bowling Ln, Orange
8:00 pm
Sunday June 14
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The Big Bang Boom: Dance Showcase →
Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin St, Beaumont
3:00 pm
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Create your own Candle Workshop! →
Painting with a Twist, 229 Dowlen Rd Ste 3B, Beaumont
5:00 pm
Monday June 15
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NISD School Board Meeting
Nederland ISD
Nederland Independent School District- Administration, 220 N 17th
6:00 pm
Tuesday June 16
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STAAR/EOC Testing Window
Bridge City ISD
Bridge City, TX 77611
12:00 pm
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Meredith Wilson's The Music Man
Greater Orange Area Chamber
Lutcher Theater 707 Main Ave. Orange, Texas 77630
7:00 pm
Monday June 22
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D-9 4-H Horse Show
Orange County 4H & Youth Agnt
Brazos County Expo Complex, 5827 Leonard Rd, Bryan, TX 77807
Sunday June 28
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Experience NeoLife Event – Orange, TX →
LBS BBQ & Catering, 2005 FM408, Orange
5:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(06669) - 4101 Main Ave in Groves. Apply here.
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footprint Solutions posted a job opening for Part Time Merchandiser in Port Neches. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Groves here.
🗞 Nearby News
Port Neches
- Ask A Cop-Reader Questions U-Turn Distance Law (panews.com)
Nederland
- Nederland Post Office New Location Announced (panews.com)
- Circle of Hope to Hold Benefit for Danny Theriot (panews.com)
- New details about Beaumont teen charged with capital murder at 'makeshift' Houston club (kfdm.com)
Bridge City
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-- 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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