Own a pickup? Keep an eye on vehicle
      Pickups are not only popular among Texas drivers, they are also top targets for Texas vehicle thieves. The Texas Department of Public Safety has released its final report on the top 10 vehicles reported stolen in Texas during 2007.
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Conaway rep to visit here
      A member of Congressman Mike Conaway's staff will be in Lampasas Wednesday to visit with constituents from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the commissioners' courtroom on the first floor of the county courthouse. Constituents may share concerns, request help on a federal issue or ask any other question of the ...
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PEC board nomination materials ready
      Pedernales Electric has made petitions available on its website at www.pec.coop for members interested in running for an open position on the utility's board of directors. Documents with instructions, nomination requirements for the PEC board and a map showing director districts also will be avail...
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Key ways shared to protect personal information
      In this digital age, it's easier than ever for would-be thieves to steal and profit from your personal information.
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Why Wyoming?
      Mara Guzman, admissions representative from Wyo-Tech Career Schools, visited with 300 Lampasas High School agriscience/FFA, work-study and building trades students recently.
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Tarleton to implement emergency alerts
      The tragic shooting that took place at Virginia Tech University last year has forced university administrators to assess their institutions' weaknesses and search for ways to make campuses safer for students, faculty and staff.
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Filing under way for school, city seats
      Filing for City Council seats in Lampasas, Lometa and Kempner, and school board positions in Lampasas and Lometa began Monday and continues through March 10. Early voting will run April 28 through May 6, with elections set for May 10.
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Director elections to be held in May
      The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District will hold elections for directors May 10. Director precincts scheduled for election include: Director Precinct No. 1: the area within the district and within Burnet Commissioner County Precinct 1. Patrick Quinlan is the director.
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Program helps Texans refresh waterways
      With spring right around the corner, the Texas Waterway Cleanup Program stands ready to help Texas rivers and lakes get well-deserved facelifts. This statewide effort provides free cleanup supplies, educational materials, and promotional support to help Texans beautify and improve the quality of ...
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