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Hello Victoria! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How to spot fake "Victoria police" calls before you're scammed
  • See how a Victoria East star rewrote the Titans' record book
  • When will Victoria finally feel that first real fall cool-down?

Also on today's calendar: Bootstrapping: Techniques for Small Business Financial Efficiency and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 92 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: A shower or two; very warm, temps: high: 91, low: 74.
  • Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Crossroads law enforcement warns of email, phone scams (victoriaadvocate.com) — Victoria residents are being warned about scammers posing as local police or deputies, falsely claiming missed jury duty and demanding money or personal details. Authorities urge you to hang up on suspicious calls, avoid payments or sharing information, and verify any jury or court questions directly with Victoria Municipal Court or local law enforcement numbers provided.
   

• Defensive touchdowns shine in Week six's top plays (crossroadstoday.com) — High school football fans in Victoria can relive week six's biggest moments, including Victoria East receiver Lawson Brown's four-touchdown performance that set a new Titans program record. The roundup also spotlights standout efforts from Yoakum, El Campo, Industrial, and Hallettsville players across the Crossroads region.
   

• Cool temperatures are on the way (crossroadstoday.com) — If you're planning your Sunday in Victoria, expect mostly sunny, dry weather with a high near 93 and a warm, humid evening. Forecasters say scattered storms return Monday through Friday, followed by a stronger cold front late Friday that should finally bring more comfortable, fall-like temperatures next weekend.
   

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  • While having coffee yesterday, I overheard a conversation between two retirees sitting nearby.
    One of them mentioned that he had taken up photography after retiring and was planning a solo road trip next year to visit several small towns he had… (Nextdoor Primrose)
  • These babies cried ALL night long.
    Please help me find their family! (785) 342-0245 They're in my backyard. (Nextdoor Cimarron)
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Ok Victoria! 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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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