Allison Hill

Jan 16, 2025 | kxxv.com | Allison Hill

LAMPASAS, Texas (KXXV) — As the 2025 legislative session gets underway, one of the key issues drawing attention is school vouchers, a topic that dominated much of last year's session. This year, lawmakers could pass a bill allowing parents to use public funds for private schooling. State Representative David Spiller, who represents House District 68, said the governor will prioritize this issue early in the session. "The governor will name that as one of his emergency items," Spiller said.

Jan 15, 2025 | kxxv.com | Allison Hill

LAMPASAS, Texas (KXXV) — The Lampasas Municipal Airport has been serving the community since 1966, but new plans could soon bring significant upgrades – potentially boosting the local economy and expanding the area's growth. The proposed “Airport Layout Plan” outlines improvements that could attract more aviation activity to the area, including better infrastructure to support a wider variety of aircraft.

Jan 13, 2025 | kxxv.com | Allison Hill

COPPERAS COVE, Texas (KXXV) — On December 19, a Copperas Cove High School educator was arrested and charged with three counts of sexual assault of a child, according to the Copperas Cove Police Department. Lawrence Dale Varela-Halbert is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a female student in 2021, when the student attended S.C. Lee Junior High School, where Varela-Halbert was employed at the time.

Jan 9, 2025 | kxxv.com | Allison Hill

GATESVILLE, Texas (KXXV) — Smoke shops selling hemp products are becoming a common sight in communities across the country, but one local woman in Gatesville is hoping to shift the conversation. “I would like to open a wellness shop just so we can have the opportunity to enhance the community with natural foods, organic supplements, things like that to do preventative care for long-term health,” Amanda Ashby said.

Jan 8, 2025 | kxxv.com | Allison Hill

GATESVILLE, Texas (KXXV) — Though winter is far from over, the City of Gatesville is already preparing for the warmer months ahead. With a nationwide lifeguard shortage expected to continue, the city is actively looking for lifeguards to staff its community pool for the summer season. The shortage is a growing concern across the United States.