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BRIEFLY

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SCHOOL BOARD RUNOFF Today is the final opportunity to vote in the Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees runoff election. Candidates Kelsi Davis and Harvey Stinnett are vying for the Place 5 seat.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Showing off his Dodge Charger

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Classics at the Classic gathered July 2 at the back parking lot of Storm’s Drive-in. A vehicle new to the group was this 1968 Dodge Charger owned by Luke Kasper. He has placed a body wrap on his purple Charger. “Looks awesome,” said Classics organizer Sharon Carrigan. COURTESY PHOTO

Crop acreage reports due

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Agricultural producers who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after spring planting should make an appointment with the San Saba-Mills or Lampasas-Burnet County Farm Service Agency before the deadline.

Miss Spring Ho contestants take the stage

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Fifteen contestants were part of the Spring Ho Beauty Pagant Monday night, held at the Lampasas High School auditorium. The court represents Lampasas at various festivals throughout the Hill Country, and the girls serve as ambassadors for the community. The winners also are eligible for college scholarship funding after their time on the court. MONIQUE BRAND

Two-time 42 Tournament winners

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From left, Tom Kyzar, Judith Ann McGhee, Rusty Knox and Lucy Taylor play in the second round of the Spring Ho 42 Tournament. Taylor and McGhee went on to win first place.

Little Miss Spring Ho court crowned

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Smiling proudly with their pageant crowns, sashes and trophies are third runner-up Kyler Jacks, second runner-up Quincey Raine Hooten, first runner-up Nova Brazell and the 2022 Little Miss Spring Ho Hannah McKenzie. MONIQUE BRAND

Hayloft Party a foot-stompin’ good time

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Don Ricketson, Buck Martin, Chris Reeves, Mike Bouchard, Bode Barker, Beny Watson and Eddie Shell performed at the Hayloft Party on Tuesday evening. CHRIS MILES | DISPATCH RECORD Local performers such as Buck Martin, pictured on the fiddle, played an amazing array of country music to suit everyone’s taste at the annual Hayloft Party.

ARRESTS

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The following arrests were reported to the Lampasas Dispatch Record by area law enforcement officials. The Dispatch Record prints the name and charge(s) of people arrested on at least one Class B misdemeanor – or more serious – charge.

Avenue C utility project one of several in city

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Recent construction work on West Avenue C has led to a closure of the roadway, officials said. City staff told the Dispatch City staff told the Dispatch Record that a closure of West Avenue C last week is one of several that may occur until October as construction is done on the roadway.