š± How does Lampasasā sales tax rebound compare to our neighbors?
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In today's newsletter:
- How does Lampasasā sales tax rebound compare to our neighbors?
Also on today's calendar: Stoneledge Winery Grape Stomp.
Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that canāt be seen at the beginning or end of either month? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 71 degrees.
- Thursday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, temps: high: 81, low: 71.
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees. š¶ Hot!
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Sales tax receipts mixed across area (lampasasdispatchrecord.com) ā Lampasasā sales tax rebate for July is up 2%, signaling a steadier local economy after a sluggish first quarter, while nearby Kempner and Lometa saw declines. The report compares Lampasasā $243,286 payment with neighboring cities and notes overall statewide growth in sales tax distributions based on May spending. 
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TTP@Home ā Lampasas ā
Putters & Gutters Fun Center- Lampasas, 2341 US-281, Lampasas
5:30 pm
Monday July 20
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Other local events
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Stoneledge Winery Grape Stomp ā
Stoneledge Winery & Vineyard, 518 County Rd 1403, Lometa
3:00 pm -
Burleson 1856 - Jessee Lee Acoustic Show ā
Burleson 1856, 1047 US-281, Lampasas
8:00 pm
Saturday August 1
Saturday August 8
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š Events Nearby
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Shiner ISD Board Meeting
Lometa ISD Lometa, TX 76853
6:00 pm -
Open Jam @ Saloon 37 ā
Saloon 37, 406 E 3rd St, Lampasas
7:00 pm -
Instructional Services (Whole Area))
Copperas Cove ISD Copperas Cove, TX 76522
7:30 am -
Instructional Services (Whole Area)
Copperas Cove ISD Copperas Cove, TX 76522
8:00 am -
Killeen Backyard Brew Fest ā
Killeen Special Events Center, 3301 S W S Young Dr, Killeen
12:00 pm -
Corks & Culture A Wine Tasting Experience ā
Zodiac Bar & Grill, 516 N 8th St, Killeen
5:00 pm -
3rd Annual Regional Hiring Event ā
Copperas Cove Civic Center, 1206 W Avenue B, Copperas Cove
10:00 am -
2026 Stonetree Golf Club Fall League ā
Stonetree Golf Club, 1600 Stonetree Dr, Killeen
9:00 am -
"HOT PUDGE COMEDY TAKEOVER!" WITH HOST, PUDGE FERNANDEZ- Headlining: Jon "Polar Bear" Gonzalez ā
Phantom Warrior Brewing Company, 400 Cheyenne Dr, Killeen
8:00 pm
Wednesday July 15
Monday July 20
Tuesday July 21
Saturday July 25
Wednesday July 29
Saturday August 1
Saturday August 15
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- In the summertime, itās common to feel the heat beating down on you while outside, but have ever noticed that when people water their yard on a hot afternoon, it dissipates quickly?
Thatās because heat affects the process known as evaporation causing water to form into a gas regardless if itās a lake, stream, river or a puddle ofā¦ (Nextdoor )
- Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Lampasas. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member - Cashier/Sales Associate/Retail in Lampasas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lampasas here.
š Nearby News
Copperas Cove
- 2026 Mandarin Ct, Copperas Cove, TX 76522 (zillow.com)
- Painting for a Cause: Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful holds fundraiser for 2027 scholarships at Herb & Ernie's (kdhnews.com)
- Transfer Travis Sanders to play for Tennessee baseball, not pursue UDFA deal (on3.com)
Burnet
- Rinse and repeat for Tuesday (kxxv.com)
- Significant rainfall to drench the Highland Lakes; flood watch July 13-16 (dailytrib.com)
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