Festival courts
      Taking top honors in the Miss Spring Ho Beauty Pageant Monday were contestants above, from left, third runner-up Jeyde Kelly, Miss Spring Ho Kristin Asaff, second runner-up Kayla Argo and first runner up, Mariah Jones.
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Fuel economy tips can help consumers save gas, money
      Most people are basically astounded at how much a gallon of gasoline costs these days. The days of 99-cent unleaded suddenly seem as long ago as those of drive-in movies. With gas prices higher than ever, fuel economy has become a very hot topic, and everyone is looking for a way to squeeze the most miles out of every fill-up.
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Cattle Auction
      The report from the July 9 sale at Lampasas Cattle Auction is as follows. Cattle and calves: Estimated receipts 999. Compared to two weeks ago, feeder steers and heifers $2-$3 higher; slaughter cows $1-$2 higher; slaughter bulls $2-$5 higher. Trade and demand good.
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