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Former jail site prepped to become parking lot

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The Lampasas County Commissioners Court is planning to construct a parking lot on the East Fourth Street site of the demolished Lampasas County Jail. The additional parking could be a help for increased traffic particularly during the Friday night and Saturday night concerts held during Spring Ho.

Good father-son bonding time

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William White helps his 6-year-old son Isaiah White with casting a line as they fish in Sulphur Creek at W.M. Brook Park. The Whites were among those who participated in the city’s KidFish event last weekend. For a story and more photos, see page 3.

Food Handlers course set for June 19

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A Food Handlers course accredited by the Texas Department of State Health Services will be offered this month by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, said Karen DeZarn, the Lampasas County Extension Family & Community Health agent.

CATTLE AUCTION

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The report from the June 7 Lampasas Cattle Auction follows. Cattle and calves: Total cattle 281, compared to 296 last sale and 382 at this time last year.

Fifty cents an acre

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Before selling lots for a townsite here, Burleson claims land ‘unfit for cultivation’ Editor’s note: Lampasas historian Jeff Jackson has researched a number of history topics. The following tells of an early land dispute over acreage that would become the city of Lampasas.

Learning to read the scene

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Texas Department of Public Safety troopers listen to instructions while undergoing crash investigation training. DPS troopers from all over the state were at Lampasas High School on Thursday for a mandatory training session.