LIVINGSTON, TX – In a hilarious mix-up that left city officials puzzled and online gaming enthusiasts amused, local resident Billy Bob Jenkins inadvertently found himself participating in a virtual city council meeting while he thought he was logging into an online poker game.

The confusion began when Jenkins, a self-proclaimed poker aficionado, received an email from a friend containing a Zoom meeting link with the subject line “Join Our Game Tonight.” Excited for a night of friendly competition, Jenkins clicked on the link, only to find himself face-to-face with Mayor Ruth Thompson and the rest of the Livingston City Council.

“I thought I was about to show off my poker skills and win some virtual chips, but instead, I was staring at a screen full of council members discussing city ordinances,” Jenkins said, still baffled by the mix-up.

Mayor Thompson, who initially mistook Jenkins for a concerned citizen wanting to address the council, quickly realized the hilarious misunderstanding and decided to play along. “We could all use a good laugh these days, so we let him stay and even asked for his opinions on a proposed zoning ordinance,” she said with a chuckle.

The virtual meeting took an unexpected turn as Jenkins, unknowingly juggling both his poker hand and civic responsibilities, managed to provide surprisingly insightful feedback on various issues facing the town. “I guess my poker face came in handy during the heated debates,” Jenkins quipped.

In the end, Jenkins bid farewell to the council members, promising to return for another “game night” in the future. As he logged off, Jenkins couldn’t help but reflect on the absurdity of the situation. “Who knew virtual council meetings could be so entertaining? I might just start attending regularly…after I finish my poker tournaments, of course,” he said with a wink.

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