July 4th celebration options available close to home
      With the rising cost of gasoline, area residents can still celebrate our nation's birth without putting too many miles on the car. Here are a few Fourth of July events within a reasonable driving distance of Lampasas County. The Lyndon B.
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Trinity's 'Miracle' nominated for an ESPY award
      SAN ANTONIO - Trinity University Tiger football's "Trinity Miracle Play" has been nominated for an ESPY by ESPN in the Best Play category. The play - which consisted of 15 laterals - is among four nominees to be considered during ESPN's telecast at 8 p.m. July 20.
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Beat the heat
Seniors should take precautions during hot weather
      Burning. Blazing. Blistering. Call the hot summers in the Lone Star State what you want, but the rising temperatures can cause serious health problems for the elderly. The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services urges older people to plan, protect and prepare to avoid dangerous conditions associated with the summer heat.
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Band to practice for Spring Ho Fest
      Spring Ho parade practice for the Lampasas Badger Band will be July 11 from 10:30 a.m. until noon. All current middle school and high school band members are welcome to march in the parade. Band graduates also are invited. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes and socks; no sandals or flip-flops will be allowed.
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DWI charges top list of arrests
      The following arrests were reported by law enforcement officials. July 2 -- Nancy Marie Horne, 28, of Lampasas for driving while intoxicated. She posted bond and was released from the Lampasas County Jail the same day. -- Gary Wendell Welch, 55, of Copperas Cove for driving while intoxicated. He was still in jail at press time Thursday morning.
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Weather
      Date 2008 rainfall to date: 13.22 inches. Same date last year: 32.17 inches. Courtesy of KCYL Radio, a National Weather Service observer station.
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