10-year jail sentence given
      A 10-year sentence in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's Institutional Division was handed down in recent action in Judge Joe Carroll's 27th District Courtroom. Charles James Van Bibber IV, 23, on a charge of deadly conduct, must first attend a boot camp program.
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Deadline for disaster aid set Oct. 29
      Texans affected by the June 16 to Aug. 3 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding have until Oct. 29, 2007, to apply for assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and U.S. Small Business Administration. "If you had damage to your home or business, you should register even if you have i...
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City to sponsor Christmas card program
      The city of Lampasas' new Christmas program, Lampasas Santa Village and Trail of Lights, was created to provide a Christmas setting for the community and to attract visitors during the holiday season. In conjunction with Yule festivities, a Christmas card contest has been created that will provid...
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Private water well screening set
      The Lampasas County office of Texas Cooperative Extension is sponsoring a water well screening day for area residents Tuesday. Samples may be dropped off from 8 a.m. to noon at the following locations: -- Texas Cooperative Extension, 409 S. Pecan St., Lampasas County Office Building.
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Scholastic Book Fair on tap at Hanna Springs
      Hanna Springs Intermediate School's annual fund-raising Scholastic Book Fair is set Oct. 29-Nov. 2 at the school's library. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to noon Friday. Family night is Oct. 30 from 5-7 p.m. with refreshments, door prizes and a number of other ac...
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City Council rejects bids for Hanna Springs pool
      In a special meeting Monday, the Lampasas City Council rejected all bids for renovation of Hanna Springs Swimming Pool. Councilman Robert McCauley's motion, which passed 6-0, stated all bids for the pool project were deficient because none met all the criteria the council and city staff set. Debb...
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