Good day Pottsboro! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Pottsboro ranchers are suddenly inspecting their cattle more closely
Also on today's calendar: Lake History and Sightseeing Cruise and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 87 and low of 76 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A strong morning thunderstorm, temps: high: 93, low: 74.
- Sunday: Not as hot with a t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Texas ranchers step up screwworm surveillance (kten.com) — Ranchers in Pottsboro are intensifying daily cattle checks as New World screwworm cases prompt a Level 2 emergency response from Gov. Greg Abbott. Local producers are watching animals closely for cuts and infections while state and federal agencies coordinate efforts to contain the pest and protect North Texas herds.

📸 Around Pottsboro
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Upcoming Events in
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Other local events
Saturday June 13
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Lake History and Sightseeing Cruise →
Lighthouse Resort & Marina, 300 Lighthouse Dr, Pottsboro
1:00 pm
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Lake Texoma Dinner Cruise aboard Island Girl →
Lighthouse Resort & Marina, 300 Lighthouse Dr, Pottsboro
7:30 pm
Saturday June 20
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Lake History and Sightseeing Cruise →
Lighthouse Resort & Marina, 300 Lighthouse Dr, Pottsboro
1:00 pm
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Lake Texoma Dinner Cruise aboard Island Girl →
Lighthouse Resort & Marina, 300 Lighthouse Dr, Pottsboro
7:30 pm
Tuesday June 23
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Summer Story Dance →
Pottsboro Library, 104 N Main St, Pottsboro
12:00 pm
Saturday June 27
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Lake History and Sightseeing Cruise →
Lighthouse Resort & Marina, 300 Lighthouse Dr, Pottsboro
1:00 pm
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Lake Texoma Dinner Cruise aboard Island Girl →
Lighthouse Resort & Marina, 300 Lighthouse Dr, Pottsboro
7:30 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Friday June 12
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Tails on the Trails
Eisenhower State Park
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9:00 am
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Nature Journaling
Eisenhower State Park
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3:00 pm
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Friday Night Open Skate →
Skatelands of America, 2629 Woodlawn Blvd, Denison
7:00 pm
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Movie in the Park →
Pecan Grove Park, 3200 Canyon Creek Dr, Sherman
8:30 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I want to take a moment to recognize, commend and Thank Amon Douglas who came out mowed our front/back lawn.
I reached out to at least 6 people (all on ND/FB) spoke to one he never followed up. But Amon replied immediately, kept in communication and showed… (Nextdoor Simmons Shores)
- I realize this may fall on deaf ears, but I’m going to say it anyway.
We live on Dallas Street in Preston Shores. Our street is the main thoroughfare off-highway to get to the store on 289. We have a lot of traffic -… (Nextdoor Preston Shores)
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Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(08781) 81750 N Hwy 289, Ste 101 in Pottsboro. Apply here.
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Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Porter - Unit 1411 in Denison. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pottsboro here.
🗞 Nearby News
Denison
- New usage policy approved for Denison's Heritage Park once remodeling is finished (kxii.com)
- Evacuations ordered after Denison gas leak (kten.com)
- Grayson College culinary student advances in pastry competition (kten.com)
Sherman
- Austin College achieves Silver STARS Rating for Sustainability (ntxe-news.com)
Ok Pottsboro! 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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