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🌱 XDOT Academy Boys Varsity Basketball @ Abilene Christian and 10 more events

Be sure to catch Grape Creek Girls Varsity Basketball @ Merkel on the Merkel Patch calendar

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Good morning Merkel! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • XDOT Academy Boys Varsity Basketball @ Abilene Christian
  • Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at Abilene Convention Center
  • Nutcracker Magical Christmas Ballet

... and check out 1 more event on the calendar!

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 69 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunny; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 68, low: 53.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and windy, with a high of 63 and low of 36 degrees.

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Coleman

  • Basketball Recap: Hale Center's Victory on Saturday Extends Winning Streak to Nine (maxpreps.com)

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