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Alzheimer’s support group to meet Friday

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A new Alzheimer’s caregiver support group will begin Friday at 10 a.m. It will be offered the third Friday of every month in the conference room of the Lampasas County Office Building, 409 S. Pecan St.

The property tax appraisal game

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Lampasas County homes saw a huge increase in market value in the last year as well as a significant increase in taxable value, and while local officials said that low interest rates are the cause, more rate spikes may be in the nation’s future.

Lometa disbands its zoning commission

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Those who want to develop within the Lometa city limits will have fewer steps to go through before approval by its council. Last week, the Lometa City Council approved a motion to abolish their city planning and zoning commission.

Dates announced for Lampasas school board runoff

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Early voting for the runoff election between Kelsi Davis and Harvey Stinnett for a seat on the Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees will begin June 30 and run weekdays through July 8, with a holiday on July 4.

BRIEFLY

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR The Kempner Family Community The Kempner Family Community Development Center will present a health and wellness fair Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Animal-themed Summer Reading Story Time held at library

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A teen volunteer reads a story to children ages 3-6 during Animal Story Time on Monday at the Lampasas Public Library. The library had 58 participants for the 3-6 age group and 52 for the 7-10 age, with a total of 148 people involved. COURTESY PHOTO

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Little Night Music draws crowd downtown

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Participants with their lawn chairs drew up near the courthouse bandstand June 3 to hear Zach Morris and his wife entertain for the kickoff evening of the Little Night Music series. On the schedule for the June 10 performance is the Lucas Brothers Band. Free popcorn with water and lemonade will be served by the Courtyard Square Association.

Providence Christian Academy shares details for start of school

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In preparation for its first school year, Providence Christian Academy posted a video on its Facebook page June 1 to share information about uniforms, an all-day pre-K and finalized tuition. Head of Schools April Dwamena said she personally loves uniforms, and that, as a parent, it prevents her from arguing with her children about what they’re going to wear to school.