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🌱 How could SpaceX’s tax deal reshape Iola ISD’s future funding?

Iola, Texas Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning to you Iola! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How could SpaceX’s tax deal reshape Iola ISD’s future funding?

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 93 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 94, low: 76.
  • Sunday: Humid with heavy t-storms, with a high of 92 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• SpaceX seeks more Texas tax breaks, cites relocation risk without them (statesman.com) — Iola residents should know that SpaceX’s TeraFab AI project is seeking major school property tax breaks from Iola ISD, tied to a multibillion‑dollar chip plant planned in Grimes County. The district will review the application in a closed session next week, as state officials weigh whether the project’s promised jobs and investment justify freezing a large share of SpaceX’s school taxes for up to 10 years per phase.
   

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  • Manpower posted a job opening for Forklift Operator in College Station. Apply here.
  • IMPACT FIRE SERVICES, LLC posted a job opening for Fire Sprinkler Helper in College Station. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Iola here.

🗞 Nearby News

College Station

  • The Cove opens to Brazos County residents for 'Local Sneak Peek' (kbtx.com)
  • College Station man arrested on multiple drug charges (star-telegram.com)
  • Karmelo Anthony appeals conviction: what's next? (dallasobserver.com)

Bryan

  • Bryan city council approves 2-hour parking limit on Main Street to boost downtown access (kxxv.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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