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🌱 How could a new data center reshape Lytle’s tax base?
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Coffee in hand, Lytle? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How could a new data center reshape Lytle's tax base?
- What would Lytle's 288-acre annexation mean for nearby neighborhoods?
- How did Devine's Arabians fare in their showdown with Lytle?
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid with drenching t-storms, with a high of 83 and low of 75 degrees.
- Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 80, low: 73.
- Saturday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 80 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• City of Lytle…Rowan data center in Lytle applies for Tax Reinvestment Zone #2 for property tax abatements, city public hearing Oct.19 (devinenews.com) — Lytle residents are being asked to weigh in on a proposed Reinvestment Zone that would support a large Rowan Lytle data center project and qualify it for property tax abatements. City Council will hold a public hearing at Lytle City Hall on October 19 to consider designating about 284 acres in the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction as Reinvestment Zone Number Two. 
• 288 acres proposed for voluntary annexation to Lytle (devinenews.com) — Lytle officials are considering adding 288 acres to the city through voluntary annexation of land west of Highway 132 and north of CR 683. A public hearing will let residents learn more and comment on how this expansion could affect services, taxes, and future development around Lytle.
• Arabians back on track; Round two on the horizon (devinenews.com) — Devine's Arabian volleyball team is pushing through district play, including a recent matchup against Lytle on September 29. After a tough loss to Carrizo Springs, they swept Natalia and are refocusing in the gym as they chase a district title, with more key games against familiar rivals ahead.
📸 Around Lytle
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lytle
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★ Featured events ★
- Devine at Lytle →
Lytle
5:00 pm
Friday October 23
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Other local events
- Volleyball vs Crystal City (District Game)
Lytle High School, 18975 W Farm to Market 2790 S, Lytle
5:00 pm - Volleyball @ Cotulla (District Game)
Cotulla High School, 1034 TX-97, Cotulla
5:00 pm - JH Football vs Carrizo Springs
Lytle High School, 18975 W Farm to Market 2790 S, Lytle
4:30 pm - JV Football vs Carrizo Spring
Lytle High School, 18975 W Farm to Market 2790 S, Lytle
6:30 pm - Varsity Football @ Carrizo Springs( District Game)
Carrizo Springs High School, 335 FM1917, Carrizo Springs
7:00 pm
Friday October 2
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Fitness Swim →
Castroville TX
8:00 am - American Stories: Celebrating the Cultures That Make Up the United
SOMERSET ISD Somerset, TX 78069
5:00 pm - Feria Mundial
s/sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El Somerset, TX 78069
5:30 pm - LAMS Volleyball 8th - Away
Boerne Voss Middle School
6:00 pm - MVMS Volleyball A Team - Home
Medina Valley ISD Castroville, TX 78009
6:00 pm - Summer Fitness Swim PM →
Castroville TX
6:00 pm
Thursday October 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Maintenance/Janitor in Lytle. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Lytle. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lytle here.
🗞 Nearby News
Devine
- Ballet Folklorico team from Devine Intermediate brought Fiesta spirit to HS pep rally (devinenews.com)
- Mustangs fall to Warhorses (devinenews.com)
- Festival, dance, bbq, bingo, drawings all at St. Joseph's Octoberfest this Saturday (devinenews.com)
San Antonio
- San Antonio pizzeria offers an $8.99 deal with a 9-inch pizza (mysanantonio.com)
- 'American Revival' tour aims to inspire hope in San Antonio (expressnews.com)
- Saten Hovhannisyan: Honored to Attend SIOP 2026 Congress (oncodaily.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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