5 Things to Know About Monday's Patriots Game vs. Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium

The New England Patriots (9-3) host the AFC-leading Houston Texans (11-1) Monday night at Gillette Stadium. Kick-off is 8:30 p.m.

Foxborough is set to host a primetime NFL matchup Monday night when the New England Patriots (9-3) take on the AFC-leading Houston Texans (11-1) at Gillette Stadium on ESPN’s Monday Night Football. Monday night’s showdown in Foxborough will be the fourth time the Patriots and Texans meet since Houston entered the NFL in 2002 and for the first time since the 2009 regular-season finale when Houston took a 34-27 win on Jan. 3, 2010. New England is 2-1 against Houston in the regular season with wins in 2003 and 2006. Houston lost 47-7 on Dec. 17, 2006 in their first and only visit to Gillette Stadium. The Patriots claimed a 23-20 overtime win in their first trip to Reliant Stadium on Nov. 23, 2003. The teams last met in the 2009 regular-season…

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5 Things for Aug. 20: A Sunday Power Outage, High School Football Returns, Meditation and More

Here's five things you need to know today in Foxborough: The Foxborough High School football team holds its first official practice of 2012, a downed tree caused a Sunday power outage, guided meditation in town and more.

Editor's note: Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. If you know of something happening in town that did not make our list, please add it in the comment section! 1. Monday Calls for Mostly Cloudy with a Chance of Showers Today’s weather in Foxborough, according to the National Weather Service based in Taunton, calls for a slight chance of showers after 11 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Monday night: A slight chance of showers before 9 p.m. Patchy fog after 2 a.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the…

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Five Things: Sept. 26: American Pride Music Series

Town Meetings, Warriors Sports, Mad Science, and so much more!

Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. *Country 102.5 and Toby Keith’s I Love this Bar & Grill at Patriot Place in Foxborough will host Montgomery Gentry with Kevin Fowler performing live tonight starting at 8PM. This is the first show in the American Pride Concert Series at Toby Keith’s to benefit Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center. 1. State Rep Jay Barrows will hold office hours at the Senior Center today at 2:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to meet Mr. Barrows, have your concerns heard, or just get information. 2. In Foxborough today, The Conservation Commission will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Hall, Andrew A. Gala, Jr. Meeting …

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Five Things: Sept. 19: Town Meetings & Warrior Sports

Town Meetings, Warriors Sports, Reptiles, and so much more!

Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. In Foxborough today, The Board of Health will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Hall, Andrew A. Gala, Jr. Meeting Room. The Board of Recreation will meet at the South Street Recreation Office at 7:00 p.m.  The School Committee will meet at 7:00 pm in the Media Room at the Foxborough High School. The meeting agenda can be found HERE. 2. Stop by the Patriot Place Activity Center for a FREE Rainforest Reptile Program  at 4:00 p.m. This unique program engages children of all ages at a hands on level. Experience direct contact live with live animals, artifacts, and fascinating stories about the animals and their natural …

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Brady Throws for 517 Yards, Patriots Defeat Miami

It was a shootout between Tom Brady and Chad Henne, but Brady's record night was too much for Miami to handle, as the Patriots win the 2011 season opener.

Forget about all the excuses that can be made before the beginning of the 2011 NFL season.  It was time for the New England Patriots to start their 2011 season.  So much has been made of the NFL lockout, and the domino effect it might have on the 2011 season. For some time, it looked as though every team in the National Football League would get a free pass if their opening game was lost. However, the New England Patriots came out Monday night ready to play and ready to win. The Dolphins also came out Monday night slinging, as Chad Henne led his team in a nearly 8 minute opening drive. Henne threw all over the Patriots Defense, capping the drive by running the ball in himself for a touchdown.   Below is a list of "the great, the good, the …

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September 12: Warrior Sports Action, Patriots Kickoff Season

Town Meetings, Warriors Sports, Democratic Town Committee Meeting, and so much more!

Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. *The New England Patriots will kick off their season in Miami tonight. Catch all the Monday Night Football action at CBS Scene - Enjoy a complimentary appetizer bar during half time. Guess the score of the game and you could win a $50 gift card! 1. In Foxborough today, The Conservation Commission will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the Foxborough Town Hall. 2. Seniors are invited to attend a Tai Chi classe at the Senior Center from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Classes are $5 per session.  Come ready to move and stretch in your loose clothing and sneakers or comfortable, flat shoes. Please call the senior center at 508-543-1252 to …

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