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Free tax preparation available to seniors

News Staff
Thursday, February 23, 2023
The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is offering area residents assistance with income tax preparation. Appointments can be scheduled between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Tuesdays through April 11 at the Lampasas Senior Center, 901 S. Live Oak. To set up an appointment for this free service, call 512-5253854.
Multiple public safety agencies were in Kempner Tuesday to assist with evacuation of a severalblock area along U.S. Highway 190 while officials awaited an explosive ordnance disposal unit from Fort Hood. Kempner Volunteer Fire Department helped the police in redirecting traffic. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Multiple public safety agencies were in Kempner Tuesday to assist with evacuation of a severalblock area along U.S. Highway 190 while officials awaited an explosive ordnance disposal unit from Fort Hood. Kempner Volunteer Fire Department helped the police in redirecting traffic. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

U.S. 190 closed Tuesday after discovery of explosive device

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Kempner Police Department closed U.S. Highway 190 in Kempner after a citizen discovered an explosive device in a box he had purchased at a garage sale. Authorities said the explosive and resulting investigation have been turned over to the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

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Concerts At The Museum
Thursday, February 23, 2023
The Lampasas County Museum will offer guest musical performances in conjunction with its newest exhibit “And the Beat Goes On.” On Saturday, saxophonist Dave Hausmann will play at 1 p.m., followed by the all-male, a capella group Hims of Praise at 2 p.m. The concerts are free of charge at 303 S.
JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Hoping for some good luck at Casino Night

News Staff
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Participants enjoyed a fun night of casino-style games Saturday at the Wild West Casino Night, hosted by the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce, Vision Lampasas and Lampasas Lions Club.

Happy birthday, Texas!

Clydell Wallace
Monday, February 20, 2023
March 2 will mark the 187th birthday of Texas’ independence from Mexico. On this day in 1936, a formal document was signed by 59 delegates who represented each of the Texian settlements. This important declaration officially declared our independence and created the Republic of Texas.
Lampasas High School alumna Monica Garza, at left, and fellow Howard Payne University Sumners Scholars Madi Boggs and Brooke Robbins participate in a Sumners Social for prospective students. courtesy photo

Lampasas High School alumna Monica Garza, at left, and fellow Howard Payne University Sumners Scholars Madi Boggs and Brooke Robbins participate in a Sumners Social for prospective students. courtesy photo

HPU highlights Sumners Scholars at recent event

News Staff
Monday, February 20, 2023
Howard Payne University recently hosted the Sumners Social for prospective and current students, with nearly 60 attendees present. HPU Sumners Scholars shared the opportunities of the program over free hot chocolate and s’mores.
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