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House Republicans must unite to be effective

News Staff
Monday, October 9, 2023
Even on a good day,” Senator John Kennedy (R-Louisiana) said, “most Americans look at Washington, D.C., and they ask themselves, ‘How did these people make it through the birth canal?’ That’s on a good day.
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Julius Malema and the malevolence of Marxism

News Staff
Monday, October 9, 2023
Over the past few weeks, England’s Daily Mail has published several articles about the growing political unrest in South Africa and the rise of Julius Malema, head of the Economic Freedom Fighters, an expressly “Marxist-Leninist” party calling for “seizure of private property without compensation”...
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balloting

Gail Lowe
Monday, October 9, 2023
The 88th session of the Texas Legislature saw lawmakers propose 14 amendments to the state constitution. Voter approval will be required at the statewide general election on Nov. 7 to finalize these amendments to the Texas Constitution.

BRIEFLY

Poinsettia Fundraiser
Monday, October 9, 2023
Lampasas Lions Club is offering its annual Poinsettia Fundraiser. Red, maroon and white poinsettias are available for $15 each. To order, contact a Lions Club member or email lampasaslionsclub@gmail.com.

WEATHER

News Staff
Monday, October 9, 2023
Date High Low Rain Oct. 5 79 67 0.25 Oct. 6 82 64 0 Oct. 7 73 56 0 Oct. 8 80 48 0 Total rainfall for 2023: 12.37 in. Data from the Lower Colorado River Authority (site 11 miles westnorthwest of Lampasas near Nix).
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Lampasas takes win over Burnet in rivalry game

News Staff
Monday, October 9, 2023
Tate Langford (31) makes one of his seven tackles in last week’s game as Nick Torrez (62) fights off a block. The Badger defense was effective at stopping the Burnet Bulldogs, and key takeaways helped Lampasas score the 35-14 victory at home Friday.

Governor calls special session for legislators

Erick Mitchell
Monday, October 9, 2023
The Texas Legislature commenced its third special session of the year on Monday to address the priorities laid out by Gov. Greg Abbott. Abbott announced the agenda for the special session on Friday, highlighting the importance of school choice and border security legislation.
On Johnny Appleseed’s birthday, Sept. 26, Taylor Creek Elementary had a very special guest join the students to celebrate his 249th birthday. Johnny Appleseed (aka Joey McQueen, Lampasas High School principal) is shown here with first-grade students. COURTESY PHOTO

On Johnny Appleseed’s birthday, Sept. 26, Taylor Creek Elementary had a very special guest join the students to celebrate his 249th birthday. Johnny Appleseed (aka Joey McQueen, Lampasas High School principal) is shown here with first-grade students. COURTESY PHOTO

Johnny Appleseed visits Taylor Creek Elementary

News Staff
Thursday, October 5, 2023
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