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Steve Barlet runs the Lampasas Run Club Veterans Day 5K. He has organized a charity event on Dec. 24 to benefit families displaced by a recent fire. COURTESY PHOTO

Steve Barlet runs the Lampasas Run Club Veterans Day 5K. He has organized a charity event on Dec. 24 to benefit families displaced by a recent fire. COURTESY PHOTO

Runner leads 50K effort to ease neighbors’ suffering

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, December 15, 2022
A local running enthusiast has pledged to run 50 kilometers on Dec. 24 to raise money for a family displaced by a November house fire. Steve Barlet, a member of the Lampasas Run Club, will run at W.M. Brook Park in a self-starter event he’s calling the Suffer Creek 50K Charity Drive.

Kempner to host its Christmas in the Park tonight

Veronica Butler
Thursday, December 15, 2022
The city of Kempner will host its second annual 'Christmas in the Park' tonight at the Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park. An ornament decorating contest will start at 5:15 p.m., with the theme “Branches of Military.” A tree-lighting ceremony will take place at 6:30 p.m.
Eve's Cafe

Eve's Cafe

Local restaurant named among top 30 German eateries

News Staff
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Yelp blog writer Samantha Visone has authored a post on “The top 30 German eateries worth traveling to this winter.”  Coming in at No. 20 on the list is Eve’s Café in Lampasas. It is the only German restaurant in Texas to make the top 30 listing.

SHEEP, GOAT AUCTION

News Staff
Monday, December 12, 2022
The Dec. 8 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows. Total receipts: 3,145. Previous week: 2,586. Trends: Light kids $10-$15 lower. Slaughter kids $10- $15 lower; slaughter nannies $5-$10 lower; replacement nannies $5 lower.

Lometa Hometown Holidays set for Dec. 17

Mason Hines
Monday, December 12, 2022
Santa is heading back to Lometa this holiday season, when the city of Lometa hosts its annual Hometown Holidays. This year’s event will take place Saturday from 5-7 p.m. at Lometa’s fire station, located next to City Hall.
Hundreds of motorcyclists gathered for the 30th annual Tri-County Toy Run on Dec. 4. The charity run benefits nonprofit organizations in Lampasas, Coryell and Bell counties. The police-escorted ride began at the Mayborn Convention Center in Temple and finished at Lampasas High School. CCOURTESY PHOTO

Hundreds of motorcyclists gathered for the 30th annual Tri-County Toy Run on Dec. 4. The charity run benefits nonprofit organizations in Lampasas, Coryell and Bell counties. The police-escorted ride began at the Mayborn Convention Center in Temple and finished at Lampasas High School. CCOURTESY PHOTO

30th annual Tri-County Toy Run shows holiday spirit

News Staff
Monday, December 12, 2022
SHARON CARRIGAN | COURTESY PHOTO

SHARON CARRIGAN | COURTESY PHOTO

A ‘Classic’ Christmas

News Staff
Monday, December 12, 2022
Auto enthusiasts with the Classics at the Classic group participated in Carol of Lights activities Dec. 3 around the courthouse, where 17 classic vehicles were on display, including this 1955 Chevy of Bill Henderson’s.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

Clinic collects toy donations

News Staff
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Dr. Craig Benton of Benton Chiropractic Clinic recently offered his 23rd annual toy drive to benefit the Lampasas Fire Department. On Nov. 29, he swapped a chiropractic adjustment for a toy donation.
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