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  • How could Google's $6 million pledge reshape the Haskell–Rule–Stamford area?

Also on today's calendar: Stamford Varsity Football @ Haskell.

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📰 News we're reading

• Google pledges $6 million to West Texas towns as data center is built (amarillo.com) — Residents in the Haskell–Rule–Stamford area are set to see $6 million in Google funding flow to local hospitals, infrastructure, schools, and nonprofits as the tech giant builds a major data center nearby. While many welcome the jobs and grants, some remain uneasy about infrastructure strain and how the rapid growth will reshape long-standing small-town life across this corner of West Texas.
   

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    Thursday August 20
  • Scrimmage vs Coleman/Haskell JV, V @ Home
    Hamlin ISD Hamlin, TX 79520
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    Anson ISD Anson, TX 79501
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    Hamlin ISD Hamlin, TX 79520
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    Knox City-O'brien CISD Knox City, TX 79529
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    Anson ISD Anson, TX 79501
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    • Monday August 24
  • Fall - Sports/Band Pictures
    Hamlin ISD Hamlin, TX 79520
    7:15 am
  • JH VB vs Colorado City
    Albany Jr-Sr H S Albany, TX 76430
    4:30 pm
    • Tuesday August 25
  • District of Innovation Public Hearing
    Hamlin ISD Hamlin, TX 79520
    5:00 pm
  • School Board Meeting/Public Hearing
    Hamlin ISD Hamlin, TX 79520
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