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Utility rates rise

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Lampasas City Council unanimously approved an increase in water, electric and solid waste services in a Monday meeting. The council voted to increase water rates by adding $2.25 to the monthly base rate and an additional $0.10 per 1,000 gallons used.

Students selected for summer Boys State, Girls State sessions

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The Lampasas American Legion Auxiliary Unit 277 has named the students who will represent Lampasas at the 2023 Bluebonnet Girls State Session. These Lampasas High School juniors were nominated by their teachers and administrators: Jamie Ball and Jenna Ball, daughters of Kristi Ball and Sid Ball; Isabella Lindsay, daughter of Shannon Lindsey and Robert Lindsey; Morgan Bobo, daughter of Leanne and Jason Bobo; Neely Miller, daughter of Sarah and RJ Miller; and Aspen Wheeler, daughter of Haley Wheeler and Shawn Wheeler.

BRIEFLY

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The Lampasas Multi-Service Center at 901 S. Live Oak is seeking volunteers to assist with its Meals on Wheels program. One fulltime driver is needed once a week, and substitute drivers also are needed. Those interested may stop by the center and speak with the director, Julie Windham.

CTC summer registration now open across service area

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Central Texas College is offering registration for summer 2023 semester classes at its service area sites in Lampasas, Gatesville, Marble Falls and Fredericksburg. Returning students who have a degree plan on file may register using the school’s Eagle Self-Service system, but new students must first complete the admissions process.

Man injured in ATV crash

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A 35-year-old man traveling east near the 1300 block of Central Texas Expressway was injured after he lost control of his allterrain vehicle Wednesday afternoon. Lampasas Police Sgt.