News

Author donates book on local school history

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Pictured from left to right are Clydell Wallace, library clerk Tania Banks, “Historic Schools of Lampasas County” author Peggy Wolfe, Steve Cook and Julia Phillips. Wolfe, in conjunction with the Lampasas County Historical Commission, Lampasas County Museum and Lampasas County Retired Teachers Association presented a copy of her recently published book to the Lampasas Public Library. The book tells the story of local schools in Lampasas County throughout its early history.

community calendar

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friDAY, may 17

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Alzheimer’s caregiver support group, 10 a.m. Lampasas County Office Building conference room, 409 S.

Community Champions recognized

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The Lampasas ISD Special Olympics team was recognized as a Community Champion during a City Council meeting on Monday. The program provides opportunity for local athletes to compete in bowling, basketball, and track and field. “Through Special Olympics, athletes develop healthy activity habits and get to shine in ways they could not otherwise,” the nomination read.

Lampasas ISD to offer summer meals at two campuses

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Lampasas ISD Nutrition Services will offer healthy, no-cost summer meals to children ages 18 and younger and enrolled students with disabilities up to 21 years old. The summer meal program kicks off at Hanna Springs Elementary School on May 21, with breakfast served from 7:30-9:30 a.m.

grand jury

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Lampasas County grand jury convened last week to continue its January term. Investigator Tony Auch of the state fire marshal’s office presented information that resulted in the indictment of Johnny Morales on a charge of arson on Feb.