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By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer David D. Rollins, 21, of Florida was arrested Monday morning after colliding with a pickup truck at Christensen's Grocery in the far eastern end of the county and then driving away. He was charged with driving while intoxicated and striking an unattended vehicle, said Texas Department of Public S... More ... Magazine's goal: Get children outdoors AUSTIN - The March cover story in Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine offers 50 simple, fun ways for children and families to reconnect with the natural world. But it tracks a growing body of books and studies that reveal a serious mental, emotional, physical and educational issue: today's kids are l... More ... Early voting under way for March primary Early voting for the March 4 Republican and Democratic primaries began Tuesday and runs through Feb. 29. Ballots may be cast between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the office of the elections administrator, 412 S. Live Oak. On March 4, voting will be conducted from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. More ... Aggie club offers scholarships The Highland Lakes Aggie Club/ Foundation Scholarship Program is open to all graduating seniors from the Highland Lakes who have been accepted to Texas A&M University, College Station. More ... Kempner sets city election By MAT TAYLOR Special Correspondent Kempner City Council recently voted to call for a municipal election on May 10. The office of mayor and council places 1 and 4 will be on the ballot at that time. Mayor Gene Isenhour, Place 1 Councilman Paul Cook and Place 5 Councilwoman Melba Vandeveer all have filed for their posts. More ...
Mayor Judy Hetherly, right, accepts a $350,000 check from Suzanne Barnard, regional coordinator for the Office of Rural Community Affairs. More ... Republicans plan to meet Republicans are invited to attend the Tuesday meeting of Burnet County Republican Club at the Burnet Community Center. Social hour begins at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. A catered barbecue brisket dinner with all the trimmings is $15 per person. More ... Democrats set to gather Highland Lakes Democratic Women will meet Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the home of Marjorie Dearmont to see the film, "Sicko," Michael Moore's indictment of America's failing health-care system. Those planning to meet for lunch should be at the Jamin House Cafe in Marble Falls at noon. More ...
With hotly contested presidential races on both the Republican and Democratic party slates, Lampasas resident Marc Johnson decided to list criteria he would like to see the nation's next chief executive embody. More ... Probation violation nets state jail time Judge Joe Carroll, in a recent 27th District Court hearing, determined that Charles Henry Oliver V, 20, had violated his probation. The judge assessed 15 months in state jail with credit for jail time served. Oliver was charged with possession of a controlled substance, cocaine. More ... Democrats set mock precinct caucus Lampasas County Democrats invite all interested Democrats to attend a "mock" precinct convention Tuesday at 6 p.m. at 602 S. Walnut. Significant voter turnout is expected for the March 4 primary, which may be 200 percent above the participation level two years ago, said Boyd Richie, Texas Democra... More ... |
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