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Eclipse town hall set for Dec. 13

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There are 136 days left until the 2024 Great American Total Solar Eclipse, and Lampasasarea officials continue to prepare the community for the event. A town hall meeting is set for Dec.

Kline Whitis students talk all things Thanksgiving

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Kindergarten, first- and second-grade students from Kline Whitis Elementary School submitted responses to some fun Thanksgiving Day questions. Students had the chance to answer one of three prompts: “What does a turkey have to do with Thanksgiving?” “What does your family cook for Thanksgiving?” or “What are you most thankful for?” Some of their responses follow.

CORRECTION

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The Lampasas County Museum will charge $15 this year for tickets to the Holiday Tour of Homes, its annual fundraiser. The Dispatch Record was given an incorrect price previously.

Kempner police department earns multiple grants

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The Kempner City Council OK’d four resolutions during last Tuesday’s regular meeting for grants that will provide the Kempner Police Department with new equipment. Also during the meeting, council members heard a presentation regarding a potential interlocal agreement between the city and Lampasas County.