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Still no decision by school board on graduation policy

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The five members of the Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees who were present Tuesday for the July meeting discussed but did not come to a decision on the district’s valedictorian and salutatorian policy. Administrators

BRIEFLY

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SCHOOL BOARD RUNOFF Early voting ends today in the Lampasas Independent School District runoff election between candidates Kelsi Davis and Harvey Stinnett. Early ballots may be cast between 8 a.m.

The story of six-shooters and doorknobs

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EDITOR’S NOTE: Lampasas historian Jeff Jackson has researched numerous local history topics. The following story is about problems with firearms in early-day Lampasas, as well as some legends about their use and misuse.

CLARIFICATION

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In a July 1 article titled “Tx- DOT presents U.S. 281 relief study,” the Dispatch Record reported more than 400 people attended the June 28 open house at Lampasas Middle School. Several people present confirmed that number.

Kempner City Council discusses salary increases

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Employee salaries dominated discussion at a Kempner City Council meeting and workshop last Tuesday. In the first of various budget discussions planned for the 2022-2023 fiscal year, council members discussed the importance of increasing staff salaries.

Lometa officials accept two resignations, fill commissioner roles

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Lometa City Council members called a special meeting last Tuesday, when they accepted two resignations and voted on other items. Larry Koch, who resigned from the council after the June regular meeting, shared his gratitude for the council in a letter read by Mayor Stephen Hicks.

BRIEFLY

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RUNOFF ELECTION Early voting continues through Friday for the Lampasas Independent School District runoff election. Kelsi Davis and Harvey Stinnett are vying for the Place 5 position after finishing in a tie in May balloting.