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šŸŒ± Why Alvordā€™s sales tax jump matters for local services and projects

Good morning Alvord! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Alvordā€™s sales tax jump matters for local services and projects

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Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly cloudy; breezy, humid, with a high of 81 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Saturday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 64, low: 43.
  • Sunday: Sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 47 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ IOB: EV chargers at Decatur Walmart. Who knew? (wcmessenger.com) ā€” Alvordā€™s sales tax collections are running about 9 percent higher than last year, signaling steady local spending alongside strong gains in several neighboring Wise County towns. The same report highlights Decaturā€™s new Walmart EV chargers, a 24/7 medical facility coming to Rhome, and a major Latin music event planned for Bridgeportā€™s new downtown HUB later this year.
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-- The Patch AM Team

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