Hearing on docket for murder suspect
      A pretrial hearing is set April 18 for John Robert Martinez, 28, of Copperas Cove for capital murder. Martinez is charged in the death of 31-year-old Copperas Cove resident Hidi Gower, whose body was discovered last July at the Kempner VFW in east Lampasas County.
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Lampasas students to "be hungry" for children worldwide
      Wars and natural disasters all over the world dominate the daily headlines but behind the scenes and far from the spotlight, hunger and preventable diseases claim the lives of 29,000 of the world's children each day. Right now, more than 850 million people around the world don't have enough to ea...
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County road closure noted
      County Road 2200 will be closed Monday beginning at 8 a.m. for approximately six hours while Burlington- Northern-Santa Fe Railroad replaces the railroad crossing.
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WMA sets gathering
      Donalson Creek Wildlife Management Association will meet Saturday at 10 a.m. at Gordon Chapin's ranch, two miles north of FM 580 West on County Road 1225. Information on last year's accomplishments will be discussed, including increased antler size and conditions.
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Downtown
      Participating Courtyard Square merchants are staying open later on the first Friday of each month, offering live entertainment on the bandstand and in-store specials. Tonight, D'Anne Willis will perform from 6-7:30 p.m., and customers may register for a $25 gift certificate from participating sto...
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Groundwater district plans for meeting
      Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District will hold a public hearing and board meeting Monday at 6 p.m. at the Burnet County Courthouse's main courtroom, second floor. The hearing will be on proposed district rules, including the registration of water wells and other rules.
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Officer injured in attempt to apprehend Lampasas man
      On Monday at 11:40 p.m., Lampasas Police Officer Jeremy Stewart observed an untitled vehicle traveling southbound on Key Avenue without headlights. Stewart attempted to conduct a traffic stop for the violation that resulted in a vehicle pursuit.
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Pet vaccination clinic offered
      Kempner Volunteer Fire Department will host a pet shot clinic Saturday from 1-4 p.m. at the Walter L. Prugh Fire Station. Dr. R. Scott Rushing will administer vaccinations. Rabies shots are $10 with a city or county registration included; dog DAPPC vaccinations are $19; cat feline distemper and ...
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