🌱 How a $279 million water plan could reshape life in St. George

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In today's newsletter:

• How a $279 million water plan could reshape life in St. George
• Flying from SGU soon? Check these five surprise TSA troublemakers
• How a haunted house visit in St. George turned into an ER trip

Also on today's calendar: The Nutcracker Ballet and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 68 and low of 36 degrees.
• Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 67, low: 33.
• Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Facing a booming population, a southern Utah water district plans to spend big on new projects next year (sltrib.com) — Big changes are coming to how your water is delivered and paid for in St. George and the rest of Washington County, as the water district doubles next year’s spending to expand treatment, storage, and reuse. With major investments in the Quail Creek plant, new reservoirs, and conservation rebates, officials say they’re preparing for a fast‑growing population while trying to keep drinking water safe and reliable.
   

2. The Naughty List: 5 Things You Absolutely Can't Fly With at SGU (or any) Airport. (890kdxu.com) — Flying out of St. George Regional Airport this holiday season? Local airport staff are reminding travelers that oversized snow globes, some hiking poles, and even wrapped gifts can cause headaches at TSA checkpoints, so it’s safer to pack liquids in checked bags and leave presents unwrapped or in gift bags until you arrive.
   

3. She Survived A Power Drill Going Into Her Head While At A Haunted House With Her Sister (chipchick.com) — A young woman visiting St. George for her brother’s lacrosse tournament was injured when she ran into a wall at a local haunted house and a power drill fell, driving its bit into her head. She needed staples, faces medical bills, and says the attraction’s operators were unhelpful and refused a refund after the frightening accident.
   

4. This is the #1 CITY TO RETIRE in Utah (890kdxu.com) — If you’re thinking about retiring in southern Utah, a new niche.com ranking puts St. George at No. 4 in the state, behind Park City, Ivins, and Centerville. The piece jokes that today’s St. George feels crowded and busy, but still highlights nearby Ivins and the region’s warm weather and golf as big draws for retirees.
   

📸 Around St. George

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🗓 Upcoming Events in St. George

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL
  Hurricane City Leisure & Recreation, 63 S 100 W, Hurricane
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday December 11

• Jazz Band Concert SCHS/SCMS
  Auditorium @SCHS
  7:00 pm
• Varsity Girls Basketball Game - SCHS vs. Provo
  Snow Canyon High Main Gym @SCHS
  7:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Juab Winter Classic (Varsity Only) @ Juab Fieldhouse Nephi
  Juab Fieldhouse Nephi , Utah
  8:30 am
• The Nutcracker Ballet
  Desert Hills High School , 828 Desert Hills Dr E , St. George
  2:30 pm
• Girls BB: Vs Timpview @ Dixie Middle 4:00 Soph, 5:15 JV, 7:00 Varsity
  Dixie Middle School , 929 S 100 E , St. George
  4:00 pm
• Soph Girls Basketball Game - SCHS vs. Wasatch
  Snow Canyon High Main Gym @SCHS
  4:00 pm
• Girls BB: Vs Timpview @ Dixie Middle 9th 4pm, JV 5:30pm, Var 7pm
  Dixie Middle School , 929 S 100 E , St. George
  4:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Connect Utah STG
  Cafe Sabor , 290 E St George Blvd , St. George
  11:30 am
• A Magical Winter Ball
  Gardner Student Ctr , S 900 E , St. George
  6:00 pm
• Winter Concert @ Horizon Elementary School Gym
  Horizon Elementary School Gym Washington, UT 84780
  6:00 pm
• Jazz Band Concert @ CCHS
  Crimson Cliffs Middle Washington, UT 84780
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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-- The Patch AM Team

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