Just hanging around
      Karen Cambon took this photo of a young bat hanging upside-down on a native limestone exterior wall at her residence north of town off Old Lometa Road. A trail of ants could be seen beneath the baby bat, who was picking off the insects one at a time for his breakfast.
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DWI charge nets jail time
      A three-year sentence to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Institutional Division was handed down recently in the 27th District courtroom of Judge Joe Carroll. Michael Henderson, 45, received the punishment for driving while intoxicated. He also must pay a $500 fine.
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Near miss
      Recent high winds caused a more than 60-foot tree to split in half. While one portion completely covered a driveway (narrowly missing a car) in the 300 block of Park Street, the portion that remained upright swayed precariously in the wind,
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Hancock Park Free-Flow open; Hanna Springs pool to follow
      Hancock Park Free-Flow Swim Area is open Thursdays through Saturdays from noon to 7 p.m. and Sundays from 1-6 p.m. Proposed opening date for Hanna Springs Swimming Pool is Tuesday. The pool will be open Tuesdays through Saturdays from noon to 7 p.m. and Sundays from 1-6 p.m.
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Ominous cloud
      Resident Robert Campbell took the above photo in mid-May, shortly after a storm passed through the area.
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Hazardous waste collection day on tap
      A household hazardous waste collection day is June 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 420 E. Main in Gatesville. The event is open to residents of Bell, Coryell, Hamilton, Lampasas, Milam, Mills and San Saba counties. Participants must show proof of residency (driver's license), water bill, etc.) and wi...
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