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🌱 Summer School and 11 more events

Merkel, Texas Patch AM: a 3 min read

Greetings Merkel! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Summer School at Merkel ISD

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

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 93 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Hot; breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 97, low: 74.
  • Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 90 and low of 64 degrees.

📸 Around Merkel

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Merkel

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    Monday June 15
  • Summer School
    Merkel ISD Merkel, TX 79536
    8:00 am

📣 Merkel Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • R+L Carriers posted a job opening for Forklift Operator FT in Abilene. Apply here.
  • Chili's posted a job opening for Janitor - N Abilene Chili's in Abilene. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Merkel here.

🗞 Nearby News

Abilene

  • Abilene Zoo welcomes Goob, their first ever crowned lemur birth! (bigcountryhomepage.com)
  • Winnie-the-Pooh Comes to Life at Abilene's Children's Art & Literacy Festival (ktxs.com)
  • Abilene police urge public to report graffiti, help curb vandalism (ktxs.com)

Sweetwater

  • Sensitive Skin Built The Brand: How Sweetwater Labs Became A Refuge For Customers Who React To Conventional Skincare (ussharemarkets.com)

Ok Merkel! 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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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Merkel

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Merkel

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.