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Voting to begin Monday Ballots will include seven proposed state constitutional amendments Early voting starts Monday for the Nov. 7 election on seven proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution.

The following information on the proposals is based on a House Research Organization focus report.

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Festively decorated for autumn

An array of pumpkins displayed outside Lucy Suz creates a special autumn theme at the business on U.S. Highway 281 South.

The fence in the background was painted by Lucy Suz owner Leah Caruthers’ daughter Alex.

Senator visits Lampasas

SEE DETAILS, PAGE 14

Driver indicted for intoxication manslaughter

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A 24-year-old Lampasas man has been indicted on two counts in connection with a July fatal wreck on FM 580 West.

The Tyler Prothro Lampasas County grand jury on Wednesday indicted Tyler Allen Prothro for intoxication manslaughter and reckless manslaughter.

Each count is a second-

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In a visit to Lampasas on Tuesday, District 24 State Senator Dawn Buckingham recapped action the Texas Legislature took this year and responded to questions from constituents.

Buckingham, a Republican from Lakeway, was elected in 2016 and recently concluded her first legislative session as a state senator.

The legislature passed about 1,200 bills in this year’s regular and special sessions combined, Buckingham

PROPOSITION 1 This proposal is a homestead exemption for partially donated homes of disabled veterans.

The ballot proposal

reads: “The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than

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District 24 State Senator Dawn Buckingham visits with Sid Ball during a meet-and-greet session Tuesday in the county annex building on South Pecan Street.

said. She added that her legislative package of 39 bills passed is a record for a Texas Senate freshman who did not serve previously in the Texas

degree felony with a possible range of punishment, upon conviction, of two to 20 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.

The Texas Department of Public Safety received a call about the crash shortly before 1 p.m. on July 12.

The site of the collision was about 10 miles west of Lampasas. The accident claimed the life of a Bend man, 70-year-old Ronald Allen Bascom.

A 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 heavy-duty pickup driven

by Prothro was westbound on FM 580 West. A 2003

Chevrolet Suburban driven

by Bascom was eastbound on the roadway.

Lampasas County Attorney John Greenwood said local officials received lab results from Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas. The results – based on a blood draw from Prothro after the accident – showed the Lampasas man had an alcohol content of 0.073.

The legal definition of intoxication is 0.08, SEE GRAND, PAGE 14

House of Representatives.

Buckingham highlighted one piece of legislation, SEE SENATOR, PAGE 5

Physician advises people to get flu shots now

BY JEFF LOWE DISPATCH RECORD

Doctors and pharmacists are encouraging people to get flu vaccines this month.

Family Medicine Clinic physician Dr. Georgia Hay said the timing of flu outbreaks can be hard to predict, but as of last Friday, she did not know of any local cases this season.

Dr. Georgia “There’s some years Hay that we’ve seen it spike in November,” the doctor said.

“Last year, it was kind of late; it was more

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High Low Rain 76 55 0 74 48 0 78 41 0 82 48 0

2017 rainfall total: 21.61 in.

Same date last year: 26.81 in.

Normal through Oct. 18: 26.26 in.

Data from the National Weather Service through the Lampasas Municipal Airport.

February. Even as late as April and May, we were seeing cases.”

The Centers for Disease Control recommends the flu vaccine for patients over the age of 6 months.

Hay mentioned an exception: people allergic to eggs should not take the vaccine, because the vaccine is grown on eggs.

Each summer, CDC develops a new vaccine, taking into consideration which strains of the virus were active in the previous season. The vaccine is grown on eggs, developed in anticipation of what researchers expect to circulate in the

Refreshing Santa’s Village

Dave Paddie stands in a city of Lampasas truck to reach for a newly painted North Pole cutout for the Santa’s Village display in W.M. Brook Park. Colt D’Spain, center, holds the cutout while John Grantland carries more cutouts to the truck. City employees are part of an effort to refresh Santa’s Village. See related story and photos on page 2.

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A countywide burn ban, which prohibits outdoor fires in areas outside incorporated city limits, is in effect. A violation is a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.

There are certain exceptions, including exemptions for burning household trash in a barrel with a screen on top and burning brush, subject to specific conditions. Those who plan to burn brush piles during a burn ban must fill out a form and

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return it to the county judge’s office at least 24 hours before the fire. For details, contact the county judge’s office at 512-556-8271.

FREE SOIL ANALYSIS

The Natural Resources Conservation Service and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are encouraging landowners in the Lampasas River watershed to submit soil samples for a free analysis.

Small bags may be picked up at the NRCS office at 502 S. Key Ave. or at

the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office at 409 S. Pecan St. Landowners are encouraged to dig about six inches deep on several parts of their property, fill the bags with soil and mix the soil together in a five-gallon bucket. Samples can be turned in to the NRCS office or the AgriLife office between now and Nov. 1, after which they will be sent to Texas A&M to be analyzed.

Through this program, landowners will be able to see the nutrients present or lacking in their soil.

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Group refreshes Santa’s Village, prepares for Christmastime

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HGTV need not apply, as Santa’s Village in W.M. Brook Park is getting a renovation thanks to the help of Vision Lampasas and a group of volunteers with Christmas on the Creek.

The village – which features a post office, living quarters for elves and Santa, as well as a church and other buildings – needed a refreshed look after several years of use.

Dorinda Barrett and Vision Lampasas decided to start the project after Labor Day, and they needed all the time possible to repaint the items that go in Santa’s Village – which number more than 30 individual wood cutouts.

Everything from Santa’s sleigh to his beloved reindeer to residents of the village are being redone after paint started to chip and designs had gotten stale.

“We have been able to do this in six weeks,” said Deb Williamson, a Christmas on the Creek member.

Though the process has been time-consuming, the volunteers view the work as something that will delight children and parents alike, as multiple new features have been added to the village.

“We do have a wonderful park,” Mrs. Williamson said. “It’s very accessible to everybody. It’s beautiful and well maintained.”

The refurbishment is part of an attempt to add something new each year to the local Christmas display.

The “refresh” is only the start, volunteers said.

“One of the new things this year is going to be a large 4x6 box that we’ll have naughty and nice on,” Mrs. Williamson said. “They’ll be able to put their names and/or wishes for presents.”

The interactive chalkboard gives parents a chance to write the name of a naughty child to get them to turn their behavior around, Mrs. Williamson said.

“If the parents write their child’s name on the naughty list, then of course they can say, ‘If you change your ways, we’ll change you over to the nice list.’ It’s hands-on,” she said with a laugh.

Though most of the work this year is an overhaul of their original pieces, Ms. Barrett sees the project as a foundation on which to add in subsequent years.

“We want more every year,” she said. “We’re doing a big overhaul of the old things this year to hopefully last a few years, so in the next several years we can do new things and add more display.”

Kempner Cemetery Association to meet Kempner Cemetery Association Inc. will hold its annual membership meeting Oct. 29 at 2 p.m. in the Training Room of the Kempner Volunteer Fire Department.

The Board of Directors encouraged all members to attend and offer input.

Suggestions concerning the cemetery are welcome.

For further information, call 254-290-3688.

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Dorinda Barrett looks at pictures of the painted buildings in Santa’s Village that have been overlaid with new designs for this year’s display. She and other volunteers have spent more than 200 hours painting and refreshing the village buildings and inhabitants.

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Deb Williamson paints a reindeer cutout used for the Santa’s Village display. The village has received a complete overhaul, thanks to Vision Lampasas volunteers and Christmas on the Creek members.

Mrs. Williamson said the display is important to get the Christmas mood started, as it gives children a chance to see Santa is coming soon. She believes children are going to react with a “wow!”

“I think that the new colors, the interaction with the naughty and nice, Santa’s sleigh being completely redone [will amaze kids],” she said. “We are reorienting Santa’s Village. Instead of being where it’s always been, they’re shifting it slightly so it’s a little more toward [U.S. Highway] 190 to be a lot more visible.”

When residents see the Christmas items put up, lights in the trees along Sulphur Creek and the nativity scene, it creates a special environment to Lampasas.

“Kids need a Christmas destination,” Ms. Barrett said.

“They need something to go look at that will put them in the happy Christmas spirit because, all of a sudden, they have Christmas-inspired things to look at and ooh and ahh over, when the only other thing they have is the toy aisle at Walmart.

“There’s elves, and there’s Santa and his reindeer, and there’s candy canes and gifts…,” she added about the village. “All the symbols of

Christmas [are there]. Across the creek we have the lighted nativity scene. They get a chance to see all the symbols of Christmas to hopefully get them in that wonderful Christmas mood and spirit.”

More than 200 hours have been devoted to the renovation, and the results speak for themselves. Plain, simple color schemes have given way to snow-topped roofs in the village and candy cane doorknobs. The detail in the reindeer or elves peering through a window is astonishing compared to what the display used to offer.

There have been some downsides, the volunteers acknowledged. The cost of paint has been extremely high. Massive amounts of paint were needed to cover the old designs on wood cutouts the size of a small shed.

Lighting in the park is another big expense. Each year it costs around $30,000 to put up the lights alone, and that’s something volunteers hope the community can address through donations.

“As awful as it sounds, you just can’t do this without funding,” Mrs. Williamson said. “We can paint, but even the cost of the paint is extreme.

“We have it this year, but

Lometa United Methodist preps for annual ‘Awesome Autumn Stew’ Lometa United Methodist Church will hold its annual Awesome Autumn Stew luncheon Nov. 4.

Serving time is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The church is located at 100 S. Second St., at the corner of Main and Second in Lometa.

Stew, soup, cornbread, dessert and drinks will be served. Baked goods will be available for purchase.

The meal has a suggested contribution of $8 for adult meals, and $4 for children 10 and under.

Hunters, community members and visitors are all welcome to enjoy this luncheon meal.

Proceeds go to support the ministries of the church.

For more information, contact Charlene Ruzicka at 512-752-3487.

without funding for next year and a continuation, it’s not enough to just fund the lights because that’s all that [$30,000] pays for,” she added. “If we want to expand our exhibits or what we’re able to do, it takes additional funds.”

Santa’s Village is open to the public with no cost to enter. Play there is free.

“Every penny we get goes to the lighting or the rehabbing of our displays,” Mrs. Williamson said.

Most residents don’t know the costs involved to put up and maintain displays like Santa’s Village and Christmas on the Creek, Ms. Barrett said.

“I had gone to Walmart to refill a prescription with paint all over me, and of course someone wanted to know what I was doing,” she said. “I told them about doing this and also about needing the money to do it, and they said, ‘We had no idea you had to pay every year to get this stuff put up!’ ” Santa’s Village will be open starting Nov. 1, with the lights along the creek and display to be turned on Nov. 23. The lights will stay on until Jan. 2.

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At left shows the “before” North Pole Post Office. The photo to the right shows the much more decorated new version.

On Dec. 9, Christmas on the Creek plans to have food trucks, vendors, music and other entertainment in the park.

To learn more about Vision Lampasas projects, search the Facebook page. The Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor

Center is accepting donations to cover the costs of painting and adding new things to the village and Christmas on the Creek displays.

Sponsors of the renovation can have their names or businesses featured on a scroll near Santa for all to see.

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Lometa Garden Club speaker discusses lawns, water conservation The Lometa L-M Garden and Civic Club had its meeting Monday at the club building in Lometa. Members enjoyed Halloween decorations and treats provided by hostesses Faye Asbury, Debbie Miles and Pat McGarry.

Light refreshments were cupcakes decorated with orange and black frosting, nuts, candy corn, cups of ice cream and bottles of water or coffee.

The speaker for the evening’s program was Texas AgriLife Extension Service Agent Heath Lusty, and he addressed stewardship of lawns.

Water conservation was the main topic on handout sheets given to members.

There are several steps to follow for good lawn care, Lusty said.

• Start with a plan on designing landscape.

• Perform soil analysis/ preparation.

• Research grass selection to find the right kind of grass for the lawn. Grasses like St. Augustine are used in most lawns in Texas but require more watering.

Other types of grasses such as buffalo grass and zoysia grass require less water on the lawn. These offer promise for landscape water conservation.

It is always good to mulch around flower beds, Lusty said. Cedar mulch takes a long time to decompose.

Landscape maintenance requires several items, including the watering of lawns, trees and shrubs. The best time to water is in the early-morning hours while it is still cool. He suggested between 7:30 and 10 a.m., depending on the time of year when sunrise begins.

Lusty answered questions on when a yard needs

watering – when the grass is crunchy and dry feeling – and how much is enough – about 1 inch of water.

The Extension agent added that trees and shrubs need more frequent watering from planting time until the plant is wellrooted, which may take up to two growing seasons.

Irrigation systems can be done by sprinklers or drip irrigation, depending on the lawn and flower beds.

Soaker hoses are great to use in the garden, around flower beds and trees, Lusty said.

Mulching is good for weed prevention, especially around flower beds. Most garden nurseries have mulch available.

Proper mowing of grasses is important to conserve water, Lusty said. Mow St. Augustine grass at 3 inches long; Bermuda grass needs to be mowed at 1 inch; and zoysia grass can be mowed at 2 inches.

The business meeting was called to order by President Val Cash with 15 members present.

She thanked hostesses for the refreshments and told members about “thinking of you” cards. Signup sheets were passed around.

Six new members joined the garden club in September at the last meeting.

The minutes from the September meeting and treasurer’s report were read.

The horticulture report was given by Pat McGarry.

Sheets on iris and bulb care were distributed for everyone to read later.

The tip was if planters don’t get bulbs in the ground during the fall, there will be no bulbs in the spring.

Mrs. McGarry had several bulbs she had ordered this spring that just came in to plant. She gave them away to garden club members depending on their birthdays.

In old business, a motion was made to buy a water hose for the garden club building to water trees out front.

New business included moving the “Yard of the Month” sign.

Club members signed up for the annual Thanksgiving meal with family and friends next month and what they would bring.

The next meeting will be Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. in the club building.

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Community get-together The Pecan Grove and Pecan Creek Apartments’ monthly community luncheon -- held Wednesday at 205 Riverview Drive -- brought together residents of the apartment communities, plus management staff and Lampasas Police Department representatives. Participants included, from left, Pecan Grove and Pecan Creek Property Manager Jacqueline Pickard; Assistant Chief of Police Jody Cummings; Chief of Police Sammy Bailey; Cathy Shaver, analyst for Hamilton Valley Management Inc.; Pecan Creek Apartments owner/partner Nena Hoover; and Lampasas Police Department Patrol Lt. Chuck Montgomery.

Red Cross blood drive set The Lampasas community and American Red Cross are hosting a blood drive at First Street Church of Christ, 201 W. First St. in Lampasas, on Nov. 6 from 12:30-6:30 p.m.

After the Las Vegas shooting, the Red Cross provided more than 250 additional blood products to local hospitals to help those injured.

Volunteer blood donors are needed each and every day to help save lives. This recent tragedy illustrates

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that it is the blood already on shelves that helps during an emergency.

Red Cross blood donations will become part of a national blood inventory, helping to ensure supplies are prepared for any needs that arise.

Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds, and most of us will need blood in our lifetime.

Download the Red Cross Blood Donor App on the App Store, Google Play or text BLOODAPP to 90999.

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Fourth St.

THE GUS CLUB, 1:30-2:30

LAMPASAS COUNTY MUSEUM, 10 a.m. to 4

p.m. Lampasas Public Library Foundation Room, 201 S. Main St. Author Susan Mitchell will read a story from her Gus the Ghost-Face Dog Series, and children will play games for prizes. Primarily for ages 7 to 11.

p.m. Special exhibition, “A Century Ago: Life in Lampasas County Around 1917.” 302 S. Western Ave. in Lampasas. Also open same hours on Saturday.

SATURDAY, OCT. 21

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BEND COMMUNITY CENTER FUNDRAISER, 6 p.m. Bend

a.m. and 2 p.m. Lampasas County Courthouse. 501 E.

Community Center on FM

580 West. There will be a fish fry, cake auction, silent auction and door prizes.

Admission $10 for adults; $5 for children under 12.

HARMAN FALL FESTIVAL,

6 p.m. Harman Community Center on Harman Road, off FM 1690 or FM 580 East between Izoro and Pidcoke. Cake walk, raffle, silent auction, activities for children. Catfish supper served at 7 p.m.

MONDAY, OCT. 23

LAMPASAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT,

9 a.m. Lampasas County Courthouse, 501 E. Fourth St.

LAMPASAS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION, 3:30

p.m. Lampasas County Courthouse, 501 E. Fourth St. first-floor courtroom.

LAMPASAS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY, 5:30

p.m. Lampasas County Office Building, 409 S. Pecan. For information call 512-540-2670.

LAMPASAS CITY COUNCIL,

7 p.m. Council Chambers, 405 S. Main St.

TUESDAY, OCT. 24

KEMPNER CITY COUNCIL,

7 p.m. Kempner City Hall, 12288 East U.S. Highway 190.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS,

7 p.m. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Fourth Street and Chestnut.

THURSDAY, OCT. 26

HIGHLAND LAKES DEMOCRATIC WOMEN LUNCH AND BUSINESS MEETING,

11:30 a.m. Meadowlakes Restaurant, 220 Meadowlakes Dr, Marble Falls.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS,

7 p.m. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Fourth Street and Chestnut.

FRIDAY, OCT. 27

LAMPASAS COUNTY MUSEUM, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Special exhibition, “A Century Ago: Life in Lampasas County Around 1917.” 302 S. Western Ave. in Lampasas.

Also open same hours on Saturday. Exhibit set to conclude on Oct. 28.

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Sunday School: 10:00am Sunday AM Service: 11:00am Wed Prayer Meeting: 6pm

Democrats to meet

Lampasas County Democratic Party Chairman Jennifer Scribner, at far left in photo, and other area Democrats will meet Monday at 5:30 p.m. in the courthouse annex building for their monthly meeting.

a.m. and 2 p.m. Lampasas County Courthouse. 501 E. Fourth St. SQUARED SILLY, 5-7:30 p.m.

Lampasas Courthouse square. 501 E. Fourth St. Costume contest, haunted house, treats and activities for kids.

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Wednesday Ladies’ Bible Study........10:00 a.m.

1st & 3rd Tuesdays Men’s Bible Study..........6:30 p.m.

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Spreading ag teacher knowledge

First-year agriscience teacher Kristy Cummings of the Fort Davis ISD met with Lampasas resident Dr. Steve Forsythe, an ag teacher mentor for the Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas, for a complete and successful preobservation conference during an all-day site visit Wednesday in Fort Davis. This was the first of four visits annually in a new pilot program across the state to help with agriscience teacher retention.

Museum changes Veterans Day speaker Col. Robert A. Wright IV will no longer be the Lampasas County Museum’s Veterans Day speaker after he had to cancel.

Museum board member and retired Lt. Col. Steve Cook instead will present

the program.

Cook is a graduate of Texas A&M University. In addition to his military background, he is a fourth-grade teacher at Kline Whitis Elementary School and leads the school’s robotics program.

CTC starts spring 2018 registration Central Texas College will open registration online for the spring 2018 semester starting Monday.

Returning students and new students who have completed the admissions and advising process and who have a degree plan on file may then register for classroom and online courses using the CTC WebAdvisor system.

Online registration will be open through Jan. 15, 2018.

The first day of the semester is Jan. 16.

Academic advisement for new students and current students looking to change their degree plan is underway in the Guidance and Counseling office, located at Student Services, Bldg. 119.

Once new students have completed advisement and have filed a degree plan, they can register online through WebAdvisor.

Students registering for distance learning (online) classes with a January start date may register on WebAdvisor now through

Jan. 11.

CTC’s Evening/Weekend College class registration is open through Jan. 19 online, or in person at the CTC campus library Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. until 8:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Registration is also open for fall mini-semester classes at the CTC Fort Hood campus which run Dec. 18– Jan. 5. Active-duty military personnel can register through Dec. 17 using the GoArmyEd portal.

Civilians and military dependents can register through Dec. 19 on WebAdvisor.

All students must have a degree plan on file with CTC to register for classes at the Fort Hood campus.

Students can seek academic advisement to file a degree plan or receive registration assistance at Bldg. 3201, located at 72nd Street and 761st Tank Battalion Ave. The office is open 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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TRUNK OR TREAT, 6-8 p.m.

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Clinics, pharmacies in Lampasas offering flu vaccinations FROM PAGE 1

upcoming fall and winter.

FMC received vaccines in September and began offering shots shortly thereafter.

“One of the big changes this year – we’ve had a lot of patients ask – we’re not doing the nasal spray, the live virus vaccine anymore,” Hay said, “because they’ve basically shown that it’s not effective against the H1N1. So we’re recommending good, old-fashioned shots.”

People over the age of 65 receive a higher dose of the vaccine to compensate for immune issues that relate to older age, the doctor said.

The H1N1 (swine flu) is one strain of the influenza virus that has gained significant attention since a worldwide outbreak several years ago.

Hay said there are usually multiple strains of the virus each year. Flu A is more common in the fall and early winter, and Flu B generally comes later in the season, she said.

CDC’s estimates on the total number of flu cases and flu-related deaths in the United States vary widely. The center’s website places the estimated death total in the tens of thousands annually, and the estimated illnesses in the millions annually.

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Certified medical assistant Kaitlyn Gilseth holds flu vaccines at Family Medicine Clinic.

“The flu can lead to pneumonia and a lot of other illnesses that … often make people have to be hospitalized,” Hay said.

Many patients recover from the flu after several days, but the doctor said certain groups are more prone to develop serious

conditions after catching the flu.

Children with asthma, diabetics, and people with weak immune systems are at an elevated risk, the physician said.

Some other sicknesses have similar symptoms to the flu.

The common cold is associated with a runny or stuffy nose, and generally has milder symptoms than the flu, according to the CDC. Hay said the flu tends to “hit you all of a sudden, and most colds … are kind of more gradual onset.”

Added the doctor: “Most patients who have a normal immune system will get high fevers over 101 with the flu.”

In past years, she said, FMC has treated an isolated case of influenza as early as about Oct. 1.

“We do recommend everybody get their flu shots this month ideally, so that it’s in their system good in case it does hit a little early,” she said. “And it should last long enough to get them through the flu season.”

Protection from the flu sets in about two weeks after vaccination, according to the CDC website. A vaccine, however, is not always effective in preventing the flu, Hay acknowledged.

“The vaccine usually has anywhere from 40-70 percent efficacy each year,” she said.

Senator discusses property taxes, other state issues FROM PAGE 1

Senate Bill 1831, that will study state government programs that have been created but that are unfunded at this time. She said some programs – such as removal of invasive Carrizo cane from areas along the Texas-Mexico border – are valuable and will be funded.

On the other hand, the senator said there are many programs that remain unfunded but still result in administrative costs while providing little benefit to Texans.

“So you’re going to see a really big bill from us to get rid of all that,” the senator said.

Property taxes were a key topic for the legislature this year, and Buckingham said one bill will provide relief for those who protest their property values. She said the bill – which allows property owners to state their case after the appraisal district presents its, instead of having to go first – benefits property owners because it allows them to rebut claims the appraisal district makes about what a property’s value should be.

While Buckingham said the legislature has provided some property tax relief, she said “we have a long way to go” to address completely what she said is a priority of voters. The senator said the legislature needs to work in partnership with counties and local governments to achieve “meaningful tax reform” without hindering local governments from providing the services they need to provide.

In response to a question about possible further tax relief, Buckingham said legislators need to continue to work toward that goal. She added that it may be prudent to pursue reforms through a series of small bills rather than in one huge piece of legislation.

On an education topic, Buckingham expressed optimism that a commission created to study school finance will find ways to reform the funding system.

The senator said she believes the existing school finance formula “is so broken you need an eraser for it, not a Band-Aid.” Buckingham said schools are overburdened with state regulations and standardized tests, and she plans to work to address those concerns.

Asked about school vouchers, Buckingham said it makes sense to start by promoting school-choice measures for special-needs students.

At the same time, the senator said she does not want to pursue legislation that would hurt public schools. Buckingham noted she and her children attended public schools, and she served on the Lake Travis Independent School District school board.

The senator noted the Texas Legislature has voted to end the small-school adjustment, which applies to districts that have 1,600

students or fewer. Called the "small school penalty" by its critics, the adjustment calculates school funding by using a lower multiplier for districts that cover less than 300 square miles than for districts that cover a territory of at least 300 square miles.

In an interview in August, Lometa Independent School District Superintendent David Fisher praised Buckingham and District 54 State Representative Scott Cosper for supporting the bill that will phase out the small-school adjustment. The adjustment cost Lometa ISD about $200,000 in the general fund this year, Fisher said.

Buckingham said she believes education is one of the most important issues for the Texas Legislature.

Health care policy is another priority for the senator, a practicing ophthalmologist. She said she ran for a seat in the Senate "because every day as a physician, between the government and the insurance companies, it's about impossible to take care of practice and run my business. So I think we need government. I think we just need less of it ..."

A constituent at Tuesday's meet-and-greet thanked Buckingham publicly for supporting legislation to promote medication synchronization -- which can reduce the number of trips a person must make to pharmacies to fill prescriptions.

In addition, medication synchronization, according to information on Buckingham's official Senate web page, increases patient adherence to prescribed drug therapies by having all the patient’s prescriptions ready to be picked up on the same date each month in order to minimize the disruption of treatment through delayed or missed refills.

Commenting on a general trend she has observed, Buckingham said a significant divide is developing between urban and rural areas in Texas.

"It is my personal opinion [that] Texas is a rural state," she said. "We are based on a rural, independent way of life based in ag, and we need to protect that."

Buckingham -- who has participated in the Rural Caucus with Texas House members -- said urban legislators are not trying to hurt rural areas, but she said sometimes there is a need to educate urban groups about rural conditions that people in cities might not realize.

Buckingham also said although media accounts do not always reflect this, the Texas Senate actually works cooperatively -- and votes unanimously much of the time.

"So, do know that most of the time, whatever you ideology is, your legislature's working together, and when we can work together, we do," the senator said. "And that's the difference, I think, between [Washington,] D.C. and Texas, is that we do find common ground and work

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District 24 State Senator Dawn Buckingham speaks to constituents during a visit to Lampasas on Tuesday.

together where we can -- and then where we can't, we fight like heck and see who wins ..."

Buckingham said between now and the start of the Texas Legislature’s 2019 session, she plans to continue communicating with District 24 residents to see what

issues are important to them.

She also said she will have plenty of work to keep her busy as a member of the Senate committees on health and human services, higher education, nominations, and veterans affairs and border secruity.

“But I do still think the vaccine is useful, because even if you get the flu and you’re vaccinated, it’s usually going to be a little milder,” the physician said. “You can get back to work quicker, and you’re less likely to have some of the other problems with it.”

To limit the spread of flu, the doctor advised basic precautions like washing hands, not coughing or sneezing into hands, and staying home if sick, until the condition improves.

So far this fall, Hay said there have not been any major outbreaks locally of other viruses. She has noticed a fair share of strep throat, a bacterial infection that she said often has been transmitted at schools.

Despite lasting well into the spring, the 2016-2017 flu season was milder than some the doctor witnessed earlier in her career, she said.

When the virus does strike, though, doctors can expect an influx of patients.

“When it’s during the height of the flu season, we’ll have probably up to 10 people a day each provider testing positive for the flu,” Hay said. “It really just depends, though. It may just be for a week.”

FMC, Seton Healthcare Center, Cattles Pharmacy and Walmart Pharmacy are among the nearby locations that offer flu vaccines.

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No. 12 Panthers pack a punch Ground-based Liberty Hill has explosive players, tradition of success

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The Badgers face the second of four state-ranked district opponents, with a road game at Liberty Hill tonight.

Under first-year head coach Jeff Walker, the Panthers have continued their tradition of strong, Slot-T rushing teams. Earlier this year their potent offense put up 70 points and 736 rushing yards in a non-district win over Brownwood.

Both of Liberty Hill’s losses have been by competitive, two-possession margins, including last week’s 33-18 setback to No. 3 La Vega.

The Panther offense “is gonna be a lot like Canyon Lake,” Lampasas head coach Troy Rogers said.

The Badgers held Canyon Lake to a reasonable 35 points but lost the fight with the Hawks’ steady run game.

As for the Panthers, Rogers said, “These guys, they don’t throw the ball as efficiently as Canyon Lake does, but they line up, and they play really fast.”

Rogers added: “They have the potential to be the best running team we’ve seen.”

Liberty Hill (0-1 in district, 3-2 overall) is ranked No. 12 in this week’s Harris Ratings.

Lampasas (0-1 in district, 1-5 overall) is trying to end a four-game skid and return to the offensive power that produced 67 points in a September victory over Robinson.

Liberty Hill and Lampasas have a trend of low-scoring games against each other.

In the last five head-to-head match-ups, neither team has scored more than 28 points.

Offensively, the Badgers will need to revive their running game and limit turnovers.

Ace Whitehead has passed for more than 1,500 yards this season, and the freshman quarterback connected with Clayton Bever for several big gains last Friday.

Whitehead’s passes to Bever – including two touchdowns – were a bright spot in an otherwise rough night against the now 10th-ranked Gatesville Hornets.

“Clayton, he had a good game, and he made the plays that were there for him,” Rogers said. “That’s what

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Seth Cockrell (31) lunges to make a tackle, while Koby Allen (27) and Robert Madden (15) hustle to assist on the play last Friday against Gatesville. Tonight, the Badgers will face Liberty Hill’s run-oriented Slot-T offense.

you want. You want guys that make the plays when they’re there. And then eventually you’d like to get to the point where guys are making plays that aren’t there.”

The Panthers have good personnel at several positions, including cornerbacks, linemen, runningbacks and a linebacker, Rogers said.

Since the last time Lampasas played them, “they changed their defense,” the Badger coach said. “Last year, they were an even front. Now they’re an odd.”

On offense, “they’ve got three really good backs that they get the ball to, so they can be very, very explosive,” Rogers added.

Liberty Hill has had success running up the middle as well as on the outside.

HARRIS RATINGS CONFERENCE 4A DIV. I 1. Carthage 2. Argyle 3. La Vega 4. Kennedale 5. Midlothian Heritage* 6. Boerne 7. Van 8. China Spring 9. Lubbock Estacado 10. Gatesville 11. Henderson 12. Liberty Hill Runningback Hunter Oncken is one of the Panthers’ top rushers.

Their quarterback does not run the ball a lot, Rogers said, but he executes fakes well.

Fakes, misdirections and the quick speed of the Panther offense will keep the Badgers on their toes.

“We cannot get caught

Teams in bold are district opponents of the Badgers.

Several non-district opponents also were state ranked: Fredericksburg (20th in Div. I), Wimberley (6th in Div. II) and Lorena (20th in Div. II). *coached by former Badger quarterback Lee Wiginton. looking; we’ve got to have eye discipline,” Rogers said, repeating the key factors that he mentioned as he prepared for Canyon Lake’s Slot T offense in September.

Discipline is “very, very important when you play these teams,” Rogers said, “especially as intoxicating as it gets watching this and

DISTRICT 13-4A DIV. I RECENT SERIES HISTORY STANDINGS AND SCHEDULE District Overall

Gatesville 1-0 6-0 La Vega 1-0 6-0 China Spring 1-0 5-1 Burnet 0-1 4-2 Liberty Hill 0-1 3-2 Lampasas 0-1 1-5 Friday’s match-ups Lampasas at Liberty Hill China Spring at La Vega Burnet at Gatesville

this and this, then all of a sudden, Bam! There goes a guy running right by you.”

Liberty Hill’s speed of lining up and getting off plays is hard to replicate, Rogers said, but his team tried to do that in workouts this week.

“We’ve held our scout team until they get it, and they’ve just got to sprint to

2016: Panthers 27, Badgers 16 2013: Panthers 28, Badgers 6 2012: Panthers 28, Badgers 7 2011: Badgers 21, Panthers 17 2010: Panthers 23, Badgers 7

the line and snap the ball,” Rogers said. “We’re trying to simulate that pace in practice, which is tough.

But our kids have done a good job. I think our JV offense has done a really good job of giving them a scout look this week.”

The Badgers’ last win against Liberty Hill came in 2011 to clinch their first district championship in 22 years. Lampasas hopes an upset tonight can be another milestone to turn this season around.

Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. in Liberty Hill.

Gatesville faces allegation of rules violation

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Lampasas High School junior Brady Mayfield participated in a halftime ceremony at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor football game on Saturday. Mayfield is shown in front of LHS on Wednesday.

Lampasas student participates in college’s TOUCHDOWNS event Lampasas High School junior Brady Mayfield participated in a halftime ceremony Saturday at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor football game, which UMHB won 65-0. UMHB’s inaugural TOUCHDOWNS event was held in honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Month.

Students from across Central Texas participated, running across the field at halftime. Mayfield ran from midfield to the end zone.

Mayfield previously has participated in the Special Olympics, competing in football, basketball, baseball and bowling.

The District 13-4A Div. I Executive Committee of the University Interscholastic League is looking into alleged rules violations by the Gatesville Hornets.

Lampasas ISD Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe, a member of the district executive committee, confirmed that the allegations relate to the use of performanceenhancing drugs.

Details of the case are yet to be released, but the district executive committee has a meeting scheduled for Oct. 27 in Lampasas to address the issue. The meeting originally had been scheduled for today before being pushed back a week.

In July, a Gatesville Junior High coach/ teacher’s aide resigned after allegations surfaced that he had given suspected performanceenhancing drugs to a student, according to a KXXV.com article referencing information from the Gatesville Police Department.

The article stated GISD officials had learned about the incident after a community member brought information to Gatesville Athletic Director Kyle Cooper.

Rascoe said the alleged rules violations are related to the complaint made in the summer.

As of Wednesday, Lampasas High School Athletic Director Troy Rogers said he was unsure how the development could affect Gatesville’s playoff eligibility.

The outcome is in the hands of the state and the superintendents within the athletic district, Rogers said.

“It’s unfortunate when you have people that are doing things to get an unfair advantage …,” the Badger coach said. “If that’s the case, then you hate to see it.”

Rumors were circulating last Friday when the Badgers hosted the Gatesville football team, Rogers said. He tried not to focus on the issues surrounding the Hornets, he said, and emphasized his willingness to compete under whatever conditions are necessary.

“My words to the team before we played were, ‘It doesn’t matter to me. We’re gonna play whoever they bring over there, and we’ll play them in the Walmart parking lot,’ ” Rogers said.

“We can’t worry about that … I didn’t want there to be any excuses out there.”

The coach added: “I’m not too worried about our opponent. I’m more worried about us.”

The original agenda for the meeting included a presentation by a parent/ student or representative,

a presentation by Gatesville ISD, questions and review, closed-session discussion,

reconvening for follow-up questions and a vote by the district executive committee.

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Eighthgrade ‘B’ volleyball team rallies for win

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LHS drops home finale to Glenn

Leander Glenn defeated the Lady Badger varsity volleyball team 25-10, 25-17, 25-18 on Tuesday. Monica Garza, shown above, led Lampasas in digs, with 11, and she served the team’s only ace. Diane Hurst led in kills, with four, and blocks, with two. Tori Martinez and Sena Kucukkarca each had five assists. Lampasas (1-9 in district play) plays at Burnet today at 6 p.m.

The Lady Badgers’ eighth-grade “B” team beat Burnet in three sets after dropping the opening set on Monday.

Set one ended in a 15-25 loss for Lampasas Middle School.

“The second set saw a much better outcome, when the Lady Badgers finally showed up and overcame a few struggles to win 25-23,” coach Christy Wiley said. “This took us into a third set.

Again, it was a tough match, but the Lady Badgers showed true heart and grit and with a full team effort, came away with the win, 16-14!”

Wiley said she “was very proud of how hard the girls fought, even when we were down.

They never gave up!”

LMS lost the eighthgrade “A” match 25-20, 14-25, 17-25.

In seventh-grade “A” action, LMS fell short 12-25, 23-25.

Burnet won the seventh-grade “B” match 25-20, 25-11.

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Young hunter bags Mouflon ram

Seven-year-old Lily Wenzel, left, and her friend Viola Buckley show the gold-medal Mouflon ram that Lily shot recently at Texas Hunt Lodge near Kerrville. Lily is a second-grader at Kline Whitis Elementary School. She and Viola plan to hunt whitetail together on the upcoming youth weekend -- the last weekend of October.

Badgers, Madisonville square off in tennis Lampasas was scheduled to play Madisonville in the area tennis playoffs Thursday in Waco. See Tuesday’s edition of the Dispatch Record for results.

Madisonville advanced to area with a 10-9 win over Gatesville on Tuesday, while the district champion Badgers had a bye in the first round of the playoffs.

Lampasas entered the match ranked first in the region and fourth in the state, according to Texas Tennis Coaches Association rankings.

LHS head tennis coach Kenneth Peiser said earlier this week, the winner is likely to face China Spring in the next round of the playoffs.

TEXAS TENNIS COACHES ASSOCIATION RANKINGS Region III 1. Lampasas 2. Robinson 3. Palestine 4. Wharton 5. China Spring 6. Taylor 7. Needville 8. Madisonville 9. Mexia 10. Smithville

Conf. 4A statewide 1. Abilene Wylie 2. Fredricksburg 3. Boerne 4. Lampasas 5. Vernon 6. Andrews 7. Midlothian Heritage 8. Kaufman 9. Robinson 10. Devine

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Seniors, parents recognized Erica Rodriguez is shown with her parents, Valinda and Greg Shirhall, before Tuesday’s volleyball match, which was Parent/Senior Night for Lampasas High School. Three Lady Badger seniors -- Rodriguez, Ana Perez and Kapree Kitchen -- played their final match at home.

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Fall golf season opener Freshman Aiden Wiley tees off on the 10th hole at Hancock Park Golf Course in his first varsity round. Lampasas competed in a 36-hole tournament Friday at Hancock Park and Saturday at Burnet’s Delaware Springs Golf Course. The Badgers placed sixth, led by Shane Wolfe’s score of 74-75--149.

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A 2009 Ford Taurus, left, driven by an Elgin man and a 2013 Ford Fusion (shown in the center turn lane) driven by a Lampasas County woman collided late Tuesday afternoon near the Stripes convenience store.

Two cars collide near Stripes convenience store

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A two-vehicle accident late Tuesday afternoon caused moderate damage to both automobiles involved but resulted in no injuries, Lampasas police said.

Patrol Lt. Chuck Montgomery gave the following account of the accident, which was investigated by Officer Josh Watson.

Police received a call about the collision – at 800 North Key Avenue – at approximately 4:45 p.m.

A 2009 Ford Taurus four-door sedan driven by Wayne Hollevoet of Elgin was turning left out of the Hoffpauir Ford parking lot, to go north on Key Avenue.

A 2013 Ford Fusion four-door sedan driven

by Stephanie Kay Hays, a resident of Lampasas County, was turning left out of the Stripes convenience store parking lot, to go south on Key Avenue.

In Watson’s opinion, the Taurus started its movement first, and the driver of the Fusion failed to yield the

right of way when leaving Stripes’ private drive.

Ms. Hays was the sole occupant in the Ford Fusion.

In the Taurus, Natalie Gunder was a right-front passenger, and Kirk Gunder was a right-rear passenger.

The Taurus sustained moderate damage to its left side, and the Fusion had moderate damage to its frontleft corner.

Montgomery assisted with the accident call, as did Acadian Ambulance Service and Lampasas Fire Department.

Bruceville, charged with possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram. A waiver of arraignment was filed.

Pretrial hearing for Jimmy Lee Sluder, 33, of Lampasas, charged with assault on a family/household member with a previous conviction.

A waiver of arraignment was filed.

Pretrial hearing for Brittney Nicole O’Brien, 23, of Killeen, charged with possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram. A waiver of arraignment was filed.

Pretrial hearing for Christopher Alexander Garza, 40, of Austin, charged with evading arrest/detention with a vehicle.

Pretrial hearing for John Robert Massingill, 49, of Kempner, charged with tamper/fabricate physical evidence with intent to impair.

Pretrial hearing for Refugio Coco Gauna, 34, of Lampasas, charged with credit card or debit card abuse.

Pretrial hearing for Thomas Matthew Kephart, 42, of Copperas Cove, charged with evading arrest/detention with a vehicle.

Plea hearing for Alyxander Wayne Wilson, 19, of Copperas Cove, charged with engaging in organized criminal activity.

Adjudication announcement for Caleb Bryan Morrow, 24, of Lampasas, charged with possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram.

The court appointed an attorney for the defendant.

Revocation announcement for Jami Michelle Griggs, 33, of Kempner, charged with felony driving while intoxicated-third or more. Her bond was reduced to $2,000, conditioned on use of Smart Start in-home alcohol monitor and requirement that she not consume, inject or access any alcohol.

Arraignment of Fred Bryan Snyder, 35, of Lometa, charged with engaging in organized criminal activity. An attorney was appointed for him.

Pretrial hearing for Justine Merissa Dewald, 27, of Kempner, charged with abandon/endanger a child with intent to return. A waiver of arraignment was filed.

Pretrial hearing for Alejandro Guillermo Hernandez, 19, of Lampasas, charged with possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram.

Pretrial hearing for Brittany Rae Marez, 27, of Lampasas, charged with manufacture/ delivery of a controlled substance over 4 grams and less than 200 grams.

Arraignment of Lane Wesley Greenough, 24, of Kempner, charged with possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram. An attorney was appointed for the defendant.

Arraignment of Antony Jakob, 32, of Colorado

Springs, Colorado, charged with possession of marijuana over 4 ounces and less than 5 pounds.

Pretrial hearing for Brandie Michelle Rodriguez, 34, of Round Rock, charged with possession of marijuana over 4 ounces and less than 5 pounds. A waiver of arraignment was filed, and the court appointed an attorney for her.

Pretrial hearing for Burton Oliver Carlson, 46, of Copperas Cove, charged with hindering secured creditors over $20,000 and less than $100,000.

Pretrial hearing for Natalie Nicole Hinze, 21, of Round Rock, charged with possession of a controlled substance over 4 grams and less than 400 grams.

Revocation announcement for Steven Wayne Stem, 44, of Spring, charged with possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram.

An attorney was appointed for him.

And on Nov. 13, 41-yearold Danny Paul Kelly II of Kempner is set for an adjudication announcement.

He is charged with assault on a family/household member with a previous conviction.

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Drivers uninjured in FM 580 East collision

The Toyota Tacoma pickup in the foreground and a Ford F-150, not pictured, sustained damage in a rear-end collision Wednesday on FM 580 East, but neither driver was injured. Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Justin Wilson, who offered details while waiting for a Texas Department of Public Safety officer to arrive, said the Tacoma ran into the back of the Ford pickup near the intersection of FM 580 East and County Road 3433. Both vehicles had been headed east.

DISTRICT COURT Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge John Gauntt presiding over the day’s hearings.

Defendant David Magdaleno Bailon, 28, of San Angelo garnered a punishment of 12 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice – with credit for time served – for manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance over 200 grams and less than 400 grams. Bailon also was ordered to pay $339 in court costs as well as attorney fees.

And Lampasas resident Charles Frank West was assessed eight years in the TDCJ for evading arrest/ detention with a previous conviction. West, 37, was credited with time already served but must pay attorney fees and court costs of $274.

Several individuals failed to show for their hearings on Oct. 13: • Zackary Wayde Holmes, 25, of Gatesville, charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle. Bond was found insufficient for him.

• Darrell Ray Cagle, 44, of Purdon, charged with driving while intoxicated-third or more. A capias warrant was to be issued.

• Meghan Elise Bray, 26, of Copperas Cove, charged with forgery of a financial instrument. A warrant was to be issued for her.

Jury announcement for Valerie Lynn Hodges, 54, of Canyon Lake was reset to today. She is charged with possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram.

A plea hearing is on the docket Monday for Anthony Dennis Crowley. The 37-year-old Lampasas man is charged with possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram.

Russell Joseph Karshis, 42, of Copperas Cove also faces a plea hearing Monday after waiving jury trial. He is charged with indecency with a child-sexual contact.

And Frank Stephen Cassatt has his jury trial set for Monday on a charge of assault on a family/ household member-impede breath-circulation.

Court action planned for Nov. 3 includes: Pretrial hearing for Dakota Brian Fralin, 18, of Lampasas, charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

A waiver of arraignment was filed.

Pretrial hearing for Dillan Kadye Holmes, 18, of Gatesville, charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle.

A waiver of arraignment was filed.

Pretrial hearing for Amanda Daniel Rhoades, 31, of

The district court docket for Nov. 17 shows the following: Adjudication announcement for Shawn Michael Black, 31, of Lampasas, charged with sexual performance by a child-employ/ induce/ authorize.

Plea hearing with presentence investigation for Malik Donald Marshall, 21, of Copperas Cove, charged with evading arrest/detention with a vehicle.

Plea hearing for Dixon Dewayne Dewald, 28, of Evant, charged with assault on a family/household memberimpede breath/circulation.

Bond was set at $5,000, and the probation department may test him for drugs at any time.

Adjudication announcement for Claude Dean Fluker, 47, of Temple, charged with sex offender’s duty to register life-annually. An attorney was appointed for him.

Adjudication hearing for Michael Douglas Smith, 28, of Copperas Cove, charged with theft over $1,500 and less than $20,000.

Pretrial hearing for Johnatan Gabriel Capallera, 18, of Lampasas, charged with tamper/fabricate physical evidence with intent to impair.

A waiver of arraignment was filed, and an attorney was appointed for him.

Pretrial hearing for Kimberly Anne Moreland, 26, of Mexia, charged with injury to a child/ elderly/disabled with intent to cause serious bodily injury/ mental. Her attorney withdrew, and a new attorney was appointed.

Plea hearing for Jose Oswaldo Carlos-Tellez, 26, of Lampasas, charged with possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram.

Pretrial hearing for Antonio Torres, 47, of Lampasas, charged with indecency with a child-sexual contact.

Adjudication announcement for Derichon Jamaal Christopher, 27, of Rusk, charged with evading arrest/ detention with a vehicle.

Set for Dec. 8 in 27th District Court are the following: Adjudication announcement for Casey Jo Cummings, 18, of Cedar Park, charged with theft of property over $1,500 and less than $20,000.

Pretrial hearing for Derrick Bronshae McClintock, 31, of Harker Heights, charged with theft of service over $2,500 and less than $30,000.

Plea hearing for Stephen Dewayne Sowell, 33, of Copperas Cove, charged with possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram.

Plea hearing for Tracy Kay Birchmore, 44, of Kempner, charged with tamper/fabricate physical evidence with intent to impair. A plea with presentence investigation also is planned that date for the defendant on a charge of possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram.

Open pleas for Kenneth Leon Mask, 39, of Lampasas, charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child and possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram.

Punishment hearing for Domonique Deshoun Gatlin, 24, of Bellmead, charged with burglary of a habitation.

An adjudication hearing for 52-year-old Lisa Denise Allen of Copperas Cove was reset to Dec. 15. She is charged with fraudulent use/possession of identifying information.

Also on Dec. 15, these cases are to be heard: Plea hearing for Todd Tyrone Miller, 53, of Lampasas, charged with theft of property over

$2,500 and less than $30,000.

Sentencing for David Angel Elias Cano, 25, of Lampasas, charged with theft of property over $2,500 and less than $30,000. A plea has been entered, but the finding was withheld.

Contested hearing for Christopher Michael Mantia, 28, of Millsap, charged with forgery of a financial instrument-elderly.

Jury trials are scheduled Dec. 18 for: • Charlie Pena, 36, of Lampasas, charged with driving while intoxicated with a child under 15 years of age.

• Bridget Marie Owens, 40, of Lometa, charged with misappropriation of fiduciary/ financial property over $2,500 and less than $30,000.

And on Jan. 19, 2018, a pretrial hearing has been slated for Alexis Paige West.

The 21-year-old Buchanan Dam resident is charged with possession of a controlled substance over 1 gram and less than 4 grams.

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Registration open for 4-H Junior Leadership Retreat

BY PAUL SCHATTENBERG TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE

Texas 4-H members in third through eighth grades will have a chance to hone their life skills during the Junior Leadership Retreat, set for Nov. 10-12 at the Texas 4-H Conference Center, 5600 Farm-toMarket Road 3021 at Lake Brownwood.

“The Junior Leadership Retreat features Texas 4-H Council members conducting hands-on educational workshops with younger 4-H members,” said Cari Snider, the center’s

youth program coordinator.

This year’s program will focus on increasing knowledge and skills in five 4-H project areas: outdoor cooking, community service, robotics, fashion and wildlife education.

“This retreat has been a 4-H Conference Center tradition since the early 1970s,” Ms. Snider said.

The retreat starts with registration at 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 10, followed by general orientation at 9 p.m. and an adult chaperone orientation at 9:30 p.m. Adjournment is set for 10 a.m. Nov. 12.

“Each county sending 4-H

youth to the retreat must provide adult chaperones for the weekend,” Ms. Snider said.

She said while the retreat emphasizes learning, the main ingredient is a sense of fun.

“Attendees learn useful information on a number of topics as well as important life skills such as leadership and teamwork,” she said.

“One of the favorite activities during this retreat is the Saturday Night Theme Dance.

The theme for this year’s costume dance is Superheroes.”

After the Saturday dance, campers will gather at the

Texas Star for the closing ceremony and to reflect on the day’s activities. At that time, they will be allowed to place a rock from their hometown into the Texas Star.

Individual registration is $120 for youth ages 9-14 and $90 for adult chaperones.

Fees include lodging and meals. Online registration is available at http:// texas4hcenter.tamu.edu.

Click on the “Register Now” link. Late fees apply after Oct. 27.

For more information, contact Ms. Snider at 325784-5482 or at cari.snider@ ag.tamu.edu.

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Tillman Infrastructure, LLC is proposing to build a 190-foot self support tower (199-ft w/ appurtenances) located at 21224 North US Highway 281, Lampasas, TX 76550. Structure coordinates are: (N3122-03.36/ W98-10- 33.93).

No lighting is anticipated.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Antenna Structure Registration (ASR Form 854) file number is A1090586. Interested persons may review the application at www.fcc.gov/asr/applications by entering the file number.

Environmental concerns may be raised by filing a Request for Environmental Review at www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest within 30 days of the date that notice of the project is published on the FCC’s website. FCC strongly encourages online filing. A mailing address for a paper filing is: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, ATTN: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554.

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CODY L. REED DISTRICT CLERK Hay For Sale: 409 S. PECAN ST., STE 204 Oaks Nursing Center is now Coastal--Kleingrass accepting applications for the LAMPASAS, TEXAS 76550 Red Top Cane Cow Hay--Horse Hay following positions: $45--$75 per bale C.N.A.s, L.V.N.s, Med Aides, PETITIONER’S ATTORNEY 512-525-9245.

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said court on the 31st day of August, 2017 in this case, numbered 20506 on the docket of said court and styled,

Pg. 61 of the Deed Record of Lampasas County, Texas.

The names of the parties to the cause are as follows: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF W.W. ALLISON; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF J.N. HOWARD, Respondents BRANDON SMITH and ANGELA SMITH Plaintiffs A brief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows, to-wit: This is an action to quiet title and for declaratory judgment related to 0.675 acres of land in Lampasas County, Texas being out of the John Burleson Survey, Abstract No. 42 and being a portion of that land described in Vol. 462,

The officer executing this writ shall promptly serve the same according to requirements of Law, and the mandates thereof, and make due return as the law directs.

Issued and given under my hand and the Seal of said Court, at office in LAMPASAS, Texas, this 2nd day of October, 2017.

Attest: 27th District Clerk /s/Cody L. Reed, Clerk By: Amanda Morey, Deputy Deputy, /s/Charles Hayhurst #731 /s/Sheriff Jesus “Jess” G. Ramos, Lampasas County, Texas

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ARRESTS 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 for at least one Class B misdemeanor – or more serious – offense.

OCT. 17

Saumil Bhagwatibhai Patel, 40, of Eastland for possession of a controlled substance over 4 grams and under 200 grams, and possession of marijuana.

Shiloh Denise Pippenger, 40, of Eastland for possession of a controlled substance over 4 grams and under 200 grams, and possession of marijuana.

Rebekah Marguerite Sage, 29, of Copperas Cove for driving while intoxicated and a Copperas Cove Police Department warrant for failure to maintain financial responsibility.

OCT. 16

Steve Wayne Moreno, 35, of Lampasas on a Lampasas Municipal Court warrant for burglary of a vehicle.

Benjamin Michael Haynes, 34, of Cleveland, Texas on a Harris County warrant for possession of a controlled substance under 28 grams.

Jeffrey Scott Coaliron, 34, of Brady for possession of a controlled substance under 28 grams.

Bradford Scott Sublett, 62, of Missouri City, Texas for driving while intoxicated – third or subsequent.

OCT. 15

Jason Debs Custer, 40, of Kempner for driving while intoxicated – second offense.

OCT. 14

Skyler Wayne Karcher, 25, of Lampasas for driving while intoxicated.

Jessica Robin Campbell, 40, of Lampasas for

possession of a controlled substance and a Lampasas Police Department warrant for possession of a controlled substance.

Allison Lynn Gable, 30, of Gatesville on a Coryell County warrant for theft by check.

OCT. 13

Sammi Jo Lewis, 34, of Sweetwater for theft over $100 and under $750.

Dusty Wayne Sutton, 33, of Lometa for theft of property over $750 and under $2,500.

OCT. 12

Arthur Castilla Bocanegra, 72, of Lampasas for driving while intoxicated – third or subsequent and duty on striking/highway landscape over or equal to $200.

Jamie Dale Ryan Nichols, 22, of Harker Heights for criminal mischief over $100 and less than $750, and continuous violence against a family member.

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Details offered about proposed constitutional amendments

DEATHS

FROM PAGE 1

Ms. Willson Father Paul Hudson of St. Mary Catholic Church in Lampasas will conduct a graveside blessing for the interment of Mary Dorothy Rogers Willson’s ashes on Oct. 25 at 10 a.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Ms. Willson of Cupertino, California, died June 10, 2017, just shy of her 75th birthday.

She was born June 25, 1942 to John and Regina Rogers of Lampasas.

Survivors include her sister Janie R. Monroe of Modesto, California and brother Julian “Rudy” Rogers of Lampasas; 15 nieces and nephews; and numerous cousins, greatnieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by brothers Joe David Rogers, Thomas R. Rogers and John V. Rogers, all of Lampasas.

Donations in her memory may be made to American Lung Association or Victim Services Unit, 70 W. Hedding St. West Wing, San Jose, CA 95110.

the market value of the residence homestead and harmonizing certain related provisions of the Texas Constitution.”

Supporters say this would fix an unintended consequence of current law that increases the burden on a partially disabled veteran who paid some amount of the cost of a donated home.

Unlike a partially disabled veteran whose home is donated in full, a veteran who paid part of the cost of a donated home cannot receive the property tax exemption created by Tax Code, Section 11.132. This can lead to an unanticipated property tax burden the veteran may not have the income to offset.

It is also seen as a benefit justified by the considerable sacrifices that veterans have made for the state and nation.

Opponents say Proposition 1 would continue a pattern of giving tax exemptions to specialized groups, when instead the Texas Legislature should focus on reducing the property tax burden on residents as a whole. Exemptions for a specific category of taxpayers places an increased tax burden on other homeowners.

PROPOSITION 2 This proposal reads: “The constitutional amendment to establish a lower amount for expenses that can be charged to a borrower and removing certain financing expense limitations for a home equity loan, establishing certain authorized lenders to make a home equity loan, changing certain options

for the refinancing of home equity loans, changing the threshold for an advance of a home equity line of credit, and allowing home equity loans on agricultural homesteads.”

Supporters say the proposal would adjust the state’s home equity lending framework to help make loans more accessible, lower costs for borrowers and give consumers more choices.

They also say it would balance consumer protection with an appropriate standard for lenders and repeal a restriction on home equity lines of credit that has resulted in consumers being unable to access funds for which they were approved.

Opponents say Proposition 2 could raise costs for borrowers, roll back consumer protections, raise costs for consumers and could create incentives to lenders to make loans just to generate more income from fees.

PROPOSITION 3 This proposal reads: “The constitutional amendment limiting the service of certain officeholders appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate after the expiration of the person’s term of office.”

Supporters say the current set-up has at times been used to extend unduly a person’s term in office.

This amendment would ensure these non-salaried positions are rotated among qualified Texas residents.

The proposed amendment also would help ensure the Texas Senate has adequate time to consider and confirm nominees during regular legislative sessions.

Opponents say the proposal could result in important appointed

offices remaining vacant if a successor had not been duly qualified within the time limits specified by the proposed amendment.

Also, the current provision provides a safeguard by allowing appointees to remain in their positions to provide continuity for special circumstances and projects.

make other changes nor remove safeguards that protect against improperly conducted raffles.

Opponents say the state should be cautious about expanding the number of participants allowed to conduct charitable raffles and that Proposition 5 would expand gambling in Texas.

PROPOSITION 4 This proposal states: “The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to require a court to provide notice to the attorney general of a challenge to the constitutionality of a state statute and authorizing the legislature to prescribe a waiting period before the court may enter a judgment holding the statute unconstitutional.”

Supporters say the proposal would ensure that the state has an opportunity to defend Texas laws from constitutional challenges.

Opponents say the Texas Constitution should not be amended to undermine the separation of powers doctrine.

PROPOSITION 6 This is “The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a first responder who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.”

Supporters say the amendment provides welldeserved tax relief for the families of those who have made sacrifices.

Opponents offer a similar objection to the one raised against Proposition 1: that by giving exemptions to specialized groups – instead of reducing the overall tax burden – it increases the burden on other homeowners.

PROPOSITION 5 This proposal would expand the number of entities, including professional sports teams, eligible to conduct charitable raffles. The proposal reads: “The constitutional amendment on professional sports team charitable foundations conducting charitable raffles.”

Supporters say the proposed amendment would allow teams to capitalize on supportive crowds at sporting events to increase the funds available for their charitable programs and would not

PROPOSITION 7 This proposal reads: “The constitutional amendment relating to legislative authority to permit credit unions and other financial institutions to award prizes by lot to promote savings.”

Supporters say it creates a valuable incentive to save and, unlike gambling, the prize-linked savings accounts would directly benefit the consumer even if the consumer does not win a prize.

Opponents say this would be a carve-out for one industry to conduct a raffle, which would be the only non-charitable raffle allowed in the state.

Another argument against the amendment is that Proposition 7 is unnecessary since the Texas Constitution prohibits lotteries that involve some form of payment or consideration to enter.

Because a savings promotion raffle merely requires a deposit into an ordinary savings account, it would not be subject to the constitutional prohibition or challenge.

To see source materials for this report, visit http:// www.hro.house.state.tx.us/ pdf/focus/amend85.pdf.

Grand jury indicts driver involved in fatal wreck FROM PAGE 1

Greenwood said.

While the results indicate the Lampasas man was not quite legally intoxicated at the time of the blood draw, what will be resolved at the trial stage of the case is whether he was legally intoxicated at the time of the crash, Greenwood said.

There were no other

intoxicants in Prothro’s system, Greenwood said.

In July, Precincts 2&3 Justice of the Peace Camron Brister set bond at $50,000, which Prothro posted.

Originally, Prothro was arrested for intoxication manslaughter. Greenwood said charges of reckless manslaughter were added “based on driving facts.

We thought it was an

appropriate charge.”

The Dodge Ram was on the wrong side of the road, in a curve, but was not passing another vehicle, authorities said. The left front of the vehicles struck each other in a “headlightto-headlight” collision.

Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Jimmy Chesnut presented the case to grand jurors.

Average price and top price follow.

Steers: 200-300 lbs., no test; 300-400 lbs., $1.55-$1.90 lb.; 400-500 lbs., $1.55-$1.99 lb.; 500-600 lbs., $1.38-$1.68 lb.; 600-700 lbs., $1.22-$1.47 lb.; 700-800 lbs., $1.16-$1.39 lb.

Heifers: 200-300 lbs., $1.56-$1.69 lb.; 300-400 lbs., $1.52-$1.91 lb.; 400-500 lbs., $1.36-$1.70 lb.; 500-600 lbs., $1.23-$1.62 lb.; 600-700 lbs.,

$1.21-$1.37 lb.; 700-800 lbs., $1.19-$1.33 lb.

Slaughter cows: Under 800 lbs., $0.30-$0.41 lb.; 8001,100 lbs., $0.42-$0.49 lb.; 1,100-1,300 lbs., $0.50-$0.58 lb.

Slaughter bulls: 1,0001,300 lbs., no test; 1,300-2,100 lbs., $0.70-$0.78 lb.

Cow/calf pairs: young to middle age with baby to 300lb. calf, no test; aged cows with baby to 300-lb. calf, $1,170-$1,350 per pair.

CATTLE AUCTION The report from the Oct. 18 Lampasas Cattle Auction follows.

Cattle and calves: Estimated receipts 591, compared to 752 last sale and 385 at this time last year.

Compared to last sale, feeder steers and heifers were steady to weak.

Slaughter cows were $2$3 lower; slaughter bulls steady.

Feeder cattle accounted for 90 percent. Slaughter cows and bulls accounted for 10 percent.

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The case will be set on the Lampasas County 27th District Court docket for arraignment.

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Courtyard Square in Lampasas Haunted House; Costume Contest for various age groups, families, and pets; Bounce House; Photo Boards; Hayride; Mini Haunted House for the wee ones; Candy Station & LOTS MORE! Scary clown costumes will be asked to leave.

For more information, e-mail

info@VisionLampasas.com Your non-profit group may qualify for a free vendor booth.

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That means you spend less time in the exam room, less time waiting for results, and less time away from living your life.

And it takes place at Rollins Brook Community Hospital, a place designed for women’s health that combines compassionate care with an amazing healing environment. It’s just one of the many ways we’re Creating Better Health.

$90 SCREENING MAMMOGRAM Throughout October, Metroplex and Rollins Brook are offering discounted screening mammograms for $90 to women over 40 who are uninsured or underinsured.

To schedule a mammogram, call 512-556-2212.

Learn more at mplex.org.