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🌱 Large indoor marijuana grow busted at a Livingston residence off FM 943

Livingston, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Livingston! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Large indoor marijuana grow busted at a Livingston residence off FM 943
  • How a death row inmate’s final journey runs through Livingston

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 74.
  • Sunday: Humid with drenching t-storms, with a high of 90 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Polk County Deputies Uncover Large Indoor Marijuana Grow Operation, Arrest Livingston Man (greenvillechronicle.com) — Law enforcement executed a search warrant at a residence off FM 943 in Livingston on June 10, uncovering a sophisticated indoor marijuana grow and seizing more than 50 pounds of marijuana. A suspect was arrested on a second-degree felony charge, and authorities plan to pursue asset forfeiture of the property and vehicles while continuing the investigation, which may bring additional charges.
   

• The Rubio Murders: In the Cell (valleycentral.com) — A notorious South Texas murderer is currently housed at the Polunsky Unit in Livingston as he awaits a scheduled November execution in Huntsville. The story follows a former jailer’s memories of supervising him, his behavior behind bars, and how he’s now spending his final months before transfer from Livingston to the state’s busiest death chamber.
   


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Featured events

    Friday June 19
  • Two Creeks Crossing
    Two Creeks Crossing Resort | Lake Livingston, 1581 Triple Creek Loop, Livingston
    6:30 pm

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Other local events
    Saturday June 13
  • 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
  • Sunday June 14
  • All About Nature
    Lake Livingston State Park LakeLivingstonStatePark Map&Directions
    1:00 pm
  • Alligator Talk
    Lake Livingston State Park LakeLivingstonStatePark Map&Directions
    3:00 pm
  • Monday June 15
  • School Board Meeting
    Livingston ISD Livingston High School Library
    6:00 pm
  • Friday June 19
  • Juneteenth (Library Closed)
    Livingston Municipal Library 707 North Tyler Avenue, Livingston, TX 77351

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday June 13
  • 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
  • Sunday June 14
  • All About Nature
    Lake Livingston State Park LakeLivingstonStatePark Map&Directions
    1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I have seen this tree in a number of places in the Livingston area.
    My plant identification app identifies it as Chinese Tallow. I like its distinctive yellow flower structure. (Nextdoor Heather Glen)
  • What kind of snake does a warning “hissing” for lack of a better word, sound.
    I was moving a box off my couch and heard but never saw it. My husband saw it a few minutes after I heard it. But it saw him and took off. He is… (Nextdoor Livingston)
  • Ferrellgas posted a job opening for Production Supervisor 2nd Shift in Livingston. Apply here.
  • Denny's Corporation posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager - Franchise in Livingston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Livingston here.

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Huntsville

  • 13159 Turret Bend Way, Willis, TX 77378 (zillow.com)

Ok Livingston! 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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