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Starbucks coming to Lampasas

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Another coffee shop is making its way to Lampasas, and it’s a multinational franchise. Construction trucks were seen Friday at Key Avenue and West First Street demolishing a former convenience store/gasoline station site that will become home to the well-known java company.

Senior class celebrates with prom

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Lampasas High School Prom King Michael Neary, 18, and Queen Abigail Valdez, 17, are announced at the Lampasas High School Promonade at W.M. Brook Park Saturday.

Local sales continue to boost tax receipts

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The Texas Comptroller’s office has released sales tax data for the month of May that shows allocations across the state were up 12% more than in May 2021. Rebates to cities and counties are based on local sales made in March by businesses that report their tax monthly, and sales made in January, February and March by those who file quarterly.

American Legion Auxiliary names Girls State participants

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Six Lampasas High School students have been nominated by the campus teachers and administrators to attend the 2022 American Legion Auxiliary Bluebonnet Girls State session June 19-25. Girls State is held on the campus of Texas Lutheran College in Seguin.

City sees good second-quarter finances

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The Lampasas City Council heard a positive second-quarter financial update and approved future street maintenance projects during a meeting May 9. In a review of the city’s finances, City Manager Finley deGraffenried said Lampasas is in good shape in both year-to-date revenue and expenditures.

Vision Lampasas unveils its latest mural

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Vision Lampasas vice president and secretary Dorinda Barrett explains the local impact anticipated from the North American solar eclipse that will occur in April 2024. The city of Lampasas is expected to be in the direct path of totality. The mural is located at the Luck Key Mart on the corner of Key Avenue and Fourth Street. DONNIE PRICE

BRIEFLY

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PRIMARY RUNOFF ELECTIONS Early voting continues through Friday in the Republican Party and Democratic Party primary runoffs. Voting is offered at the Lampasas County Election Office, 407 S.