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Fall has arrived in Texas, and with the change of seasons homeowners' thoughts turn to the first cold snap and necessary furnace maintenance. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation encourages consumers to do their homework before hiring a contractor and safeguard their family by making sure the contractor is licensed. More ... A one-vehicle accident Monday sent four Lampasas residents to Rollins Brook Community Hospital with non-incapacitating injuries. A 16-year-old male was driving a Nissan Quest mini-van with three other occupants, according to a report filed by Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Patrick Hodgkiss. More ... Recent arrests: Oct. 15 -- Keith Oneil Scales, 23, of Lampasas for evading arrest or detention and resisting arrest or search. At press time Thursday morning, he remained in the Lampasas County Jail. Oct. 13 -- Allen Theodore Fields, 54, of Lampasas for driving while intoxicated. He was still in jail Thursday morning. More ... "Are you fed up with criminals ripping off or damaging your property? Are you frustrated by the growing presence of drugs in the community? Do you want to make Lampasas County a safer and more enjoyable place to live? The answer is yes, and Crime Stoppers can offer a solution," said a local law enforcement spokesman. More ... Lampasas Independent School District agriscience teacher and FFA adviser Dr. Steve Forsythe works on finalized versions of agriscience career cluster courses for future updates and changes to Texas curriculum. More ... The high season for car crashes with deer is October through December. Each year, they account for more than 150 human and nearly 1.5 million deer fatalities. Experts attribute the problem to the combination of deer mating and migration habits and shortened daylight hours. More ... Dog & Cat Lovers of America announces that cash prizes are up for grabs in the 2008 Fall Cutest Pet Photo Contest. Prizes include gift cards, trophies and $1,000 in cash. Pet owners from the local area are welcome to enter to win a share of the prizes. Entry deadline is Sunday. The contest is open to everyone and entry is free. More ... In recent 27th District Court action with Judge Joe Carroll presiding, an Early man received a 20- year sentence in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Institutional Division. Arlyn Levert Williams, 37, was found guilty of possession of a chemical with intent to manufacture. He was given credit for time in jail. More ... Due to recent rains, Lampasas County Judge Wayne Boultinghouse has removed the county-wide burn ban effective Thursday. More ... |
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