🌱 How could Lampasas County’s next funding decision reshape your water future?
Lampasas, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Lampasas! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How could Lampasas County’s next funding decision reshape your water future?
- Meet the Lampasas student heading to West Point this fall
Also on today's calendar: Open Jam @ Saloon 37.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 92, low: 72.
- Sunday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Saratoga UWCD future hinges on funding (lampasasdispatchrecord.com) — Lampasas County leaders are weighing how to fund the Saratoga Underground Water Conservation District, which currently receives a $12,500 annual donation from the county. Commissioners and Judge Randy Hoyer are asking residents to share input before deciding whether to increase support, a choice that could shape long-term water management for local households and landowners. 
• Stencil receives 2026 Service Academy Appointment from August Pfluger (sansabanews.com) — A Lampasas student, James Vasquez, has earned an appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point after being nominated by Congressman August Pfluger. He joins a select group of TX-11 students honored at a San Angelo meet-and-greet, where each received a congressional certificate recognizing their academic, leadership, and service potential.
📸 Around Lampasas
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Cake & Sip @ Fietsa Winery →
Fiesta Winery, 18727 Farm to Market 580, Lometa
2:00 pm
Sunday June 14
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Other local events
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Open Jam @ Saloon 37 →
Saloon 37, 406 E 3rd St, Lampasas
7:00 pm
Wednesday June 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Killeen Arts Commission Meeting →
Killeen Utility Collections, 210 W Avenue C, Killeen
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Spring into FUN! →
Sadowski Parade Field, Support Ave, Fort Hood
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E-Community Launch Party →
ECenter Killeen, 809 N Gray St, Killeen
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Beach Blooms →
Painting with a Twist, 716 Indian Trail Ste 220, Harker Heights
8:00 pm -
Free In-person Coding Class in Killeen, TX For Kids Ages 7-14 Years →
Holiday Inn Killeen - Fort Hood Area by IHG, 300 E Central Texas Expy, Killeen
11:00 am -
Game Day: TTRPGs June →
Oak Creek Academy, 1020 Trimmier Rd, Killeen
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Tropical Blooms →
Painting with a Twist, 716 Indian Trail Ste 220, Harker Heights
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"HOT PUDGE SUNDAY-COMEDY TAKEOVER!" WITH HOST, PUDGE FERNANDEZ- Headlining: HOOTER MORENO! →
Phantom Warrior Brewing Company, 400 Cheyenne Dr, Killeen
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Exotic Animal Show →
First National Bank Texas Family Recreation Center, 1700 E Stan Schlueter Loop, Killeen
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Shiner ISD Board Meeting
Lometa ISD Lometa, TX 76853
6:00 pm
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
Wednesday June 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hey everyone.
I’m needing to hook up a new meter to my back house. Any recommendations for an electrician to come out and take a look (Nextdoor Lampasas - North & West) - Needing a HVAC technician to come hook up Mr.
Cool split head to condenser. Please let me know of folks you might recommend. Thx R (Nextdoor Lampasas - North & West)
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Lampasas. Apply here.
- O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Retail Service Specialist in Lampasas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lampasas here.
🗞 Nearby News
Copperas Cove
- Registration continues for Governor's Small Business Summit in Copperas Cove (coveleaderpress.com)
- Copperas Cove Library launches Summer Reading Program (coveleaderpress.com)
- CCISD trustees approve stipends for staff, teachers (coveleaderpress.com)
Burnet
- Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge expands by 293 acres in Burnet County (dailytrib.com)
Ok Lampasas! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- 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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