Cancellation of fund-raiser
      I would like to offer the following correspondence with Texas Lottery Commission officials as explanation for the recent cancellation of Project Graduation's Cow Patty Bingo. I hope this will help explain why the actions were taken.
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Legislature should intervene for non-profits
      What follows is the text of the letter I sent State Senator Troy Fraser -- with a copy sent to State Rep. Jimmie Don Aycock's office -- regarding the recent cancellation of Project Graduation's Cow Patty Bingo fund-raiser. Craig R.
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Our county employees, fire departments are caring people
      We recently had two small grass fires of unknown origin that started on the highway and burned onto our property. Two Lampasas County employees, Brad and Dean, stopped to try to put out one of the fires using the extinguisher on their truck and shovels.
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Mission needs upgraded facility
      Lampasas Mission was established as a multi-service organization to fill certain needs in the community and surrounding areas in the county. It is comprised of a group of dedicated people with multiple talents who work with our churches and benevolent organizations that are unable to supply needs ...
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