Shed fire determined to be arson
      Lampasas Fire Department responded to a call of a fire at Hanna Springs Intermediate School Sunday at 6:58 p.m. When firemen arrived, smoke was showing, and flames were visible from one of two storage sheds that contained yard supplies adjacent to the school campus.
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Conaway rep to visit here
      A member of Congressman Mike Conaway's staff will be in Lampasas on Wednesday to visit with constituents from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the commissioners' courtroom. Constituents may share concerns, request help on a federal issue or ask any other question of the staff.
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Adamsville books, calendars
      Adamsville Heritage Association commemorative cookbooks are available at The Store and Up Your Attic in Adamsville, as well as during Saturday's Lampasas Herb/ Art Fest. Cost is $20 each, tax included, and may be ordered from Betty Rials, 16663 U.S. Highway 281 N., Lampasas, TX 76550, or by e-mai...
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TxDOT tabs executive director
      Amadeo Saenz, a transportation engineer with 29 years' state experience, including leadership roles in Pharr and Austin, is the new executive director of the Texas Department of Transportation, becoming the first Hispanic to head the agency in its 90-year history.
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SBDC slates workshop
      The Texas State Small Business Development Center is offering a workshop, "Make More Profit with Less Work," on Oct. 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Round Rock Higher Education Center, 1555 University Blvd., Round Rock. The course will help business owners increase their knowledge in critical ma...
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Diabetes Health Fair to be held
      Metroplex Health System will offer a Diabetes Health Fair Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Killeen Community Center with a variety of health screenings, door prizes and healthy snacks. For information, phone Metroplex Community Relations at (254) 519-8200.
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Truck carrying hazardous cargo has mishap
ByLISA CARNLEY Stafff Writer
      A tractor-trailer carrying hazardous material likely would have traveled through the city unnoticed Friday morning if it hadn't tried to make its way through a side street that is impassable for vehicles that size.
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