Former mayor Talbert picked as economic development board president

The Lampasas City Council unanimously voted Monday night to name former mayor Misti Talbert the new president of the Lampasas Economic Development Corp. board. She will replace Charlie Pratus III, who resigned, according to City Secretary Becky Sims. The LEDC board voted unanimously July 21 to have Talbert fill the vacancy. The LEDC is responsible for promoting the economic development of the…