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Simpson County tourism director touts car show turnout and ARPA-funded app and kiosks; youth puppetry group seeks bookings
Summary
At its Oct. 1 meeting, Simpson County officials praised the 61st annual car show and heard that ARPA funds are financing a traveler's itinerary app and nine interactive kiosks for county tourism; a visiting puppetry group asked schools to book its $515 youth programs.
Simpson County Tourism Director Amy Ellis reported to the Fiscal Court on Oct. 1 that the county's 61st annual car show on Sept. 21 drew 170 registered cars and strong downtown business, despite a rainy start. Judge Executive Mason Barnes thanked Ellis and volunteers for their work on the event.
Amanda Guerra and Sara Kitchens of the nonprofit Kids on the Block gave the court an overview of their children's educational puppetry programs, which address mental health, bullying, vaping and tobacco prevention, substance…
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