Officials note recent arrests
      The following arrests have been reported by law enforcement officials. Oct. 9 -- Lemont Thomas Crawford, 35, of Killeen for evading arrest/detention. He posted bond the same day and was released from the Lampasas County Jail.
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Aycock named to Texas Legislative Council
      Texas House Speaker Tom Craddick (R-Midland) has announced the appointment of Rep. Jimmie Don Aycock (R-Killeen) to the Texas Legislative Council. "Rep. Aycock has distinguished himself this session as a serious and hard-working legislator," Craddick said.
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Jail ministry plans banquet
      Board and committee members of J.A.I.L. Ministry Inc. met recently at the home of Linda Ringler, coordinator, to plan for the annual fund-raising banquet set Oct. 23 at 6:15 p.m. Keynote speaker will be Mamie McCullough, PhD, known as the "I Can Lady." She has worked with Zig Zigler for 10 years ...
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FEMA deadline
      Lampasas residents who experienced damage from storms and flooding from June 16 to Aug. 3 must apply for disaster assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Association by Oct. 29. Phone FEMA's toll-free number to apply, (800) 621-3362 or fill out an application online at www.fema.- gov.
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15-year jail sentence given
      A 15-year sentence in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice was handed down in the 27th District Courtroom of Judge Joe Carroll. Phillip Lee Burns, 34, was credited for 221 days served. He is charged with aggravated assault, serious bodily injury, deadly weapon.
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