Coffee in hand, Sweetwater? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Sweetwater native Virgil Wilson remembered with services in Coleman County
Also on today's calendar: July Chamber Coffee hosted by Sterling Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Friday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 93 and low of 74 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 99, low: 74.
- Sunday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Virgil Wayne Wilson (brownwoodnews.com) — Sweetwater residents are remembering Virgil Wayne Wilson, who was born in Sweetwater in 1959 and passed away June 8 in Brownwood. Family and friends can attend visitation June 19 in Coleman and a graveside service June 20 near Novice, honoring his life as a devoted family man and skilled tractor mechanic.

📸 Around Sweetwater
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓
Upcoming Events in
Sweetwater
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
★ Featured events ★
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
📣 Sweetwater Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
🗓 Events Nearby
Friday June 12
-
Bus Physicals
Aspermont ISD
Aspermont, TX 79502
11:00 am
Saturday June 13
-
Edible & Medicinal Plant Hike
Abilene State Park
AbileneStatePark
Map&Directions
9:00 am
-
Abilene Pride Festival 2026 →
The People's Plaza!, 1290 S Willis St ste 116, Abilene
10:00 am
-
CHILDREN'S ART & LITERACY FESTIVAL — The Historic Paramount Theatre →
Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St, Abilene
10:00 am
-
June 13 Artist Workshop with Faith Pray →
National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature, 102 Cedar St, Abilene
10:30 am
-
Skins & Skulls
Abilene State Park
AbileneStatePark
Map&Directions
2:00 pm
-
Phil Hamilton →
897 FM1750, Abilene
7:00 pm
Sunday June 14
-
TREA Summer Conference Reservations
Aspermont ISD
Aspermont, TX 79502
-
Sunday Board Game →
Knight Owl Game Cafe, 226 Kirkwood St, Abilene
1:00 pm
Have we missed something on our calendar?
Add an event yourself!
As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Robin Knabel’s Of Beasts & Bones
I received this book courtesy of Booksprout for the purpose of a fair and honest review. Overview: What happens when nature seems to turn on humanity… (Nextdoor Sweetwater)
-
Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Sweetwater, Texas in Sweetwater. Apply here.
-
Sweetwater ISD posted a job opening for Campus Custodian in Sweetwater. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sweetwater 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)
San Angelo
Ok Sweetwater! 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!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
👉 Help make Patch AM better
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Share to NextDoor Share to Facebook