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Justin Martin started as a volunteer firefighter with the Lampasas department as a high school student. He has been with the Kempner Volunteer Fire Department since 2009. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Justin Martin started as a volunteer firefighter with the Lampasas department as a high school student. He has been with the Kempner Volunteer Fire Department since 2009. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Martin named KVFD fire chief

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, September 11, 2025
A 16-year veteran of the Kempner Volunteer Fire Department, Justin Martin, has been named the department’s new fire chief.Martin accepted the position at last week’s Kempner VFD Board of Directors meeting.
The Indian Artifact & Mineral and Gem Show has a new partner this year. file photo | dispatch record

The Indian Artifact & Mineral and Gem Show has a new partner this year. file photo | dispatch record

Upcoming artifact show partners with local magazine

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, September 8, 2025
The annual Indian Artifact & Mineral and Gem Show has a new partnership with a locally produced artifact magazine.The show is hosted this year by Vision Lampasas in association with Texas Cache Magazine, which is a brand-new partnership, said Dorinda Barrett, Vision Lampasas past president.
Peachy Keen, Pink and White Granvia strawflowers combine nicely, creating a colorful container garden. courtesy photo | Suntory Flowers

Peachy Keen, Pink and White Granvia strawflowers combine nicely, creating a colorful container garden. courtesy photo | Suntory Flowers

Freshen up your late-season gardens and containers

Melinda Myers
Monday, September 8, 2025
As summer winds down and fall approaches, your thoughts may turn to mums, asters and pansies. Consider changing things up this year by adding deer-resistant strawflowers to your latesummer and fall containers and gardens.

Pearl Main Street Festival returns in October

News Staff
Monday, September 8, 2025
The Pearl Main Stret Festival will provide fun and fellowship Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pearl Country Church in Pearl. Donations received this year will go toward disaster relief.A meal of fried fish, French fries and hush puppies will be served during the festival on a donation basis.
Vickie McQueen will be the keynote speaker at the Oct. 13 MORE event, which will focus on the theme “Blessed.” Courtesy photo

Vickie McQueen will be the keynote speaker at the Oct. 13 MORE event, which will focus on the theme “Blessed.” Courtesy photo

Vickie McQueen to speak at MORE women’s event

News Staff
Thursday, September 4, 2025
The annual MORE event is set for Oct. 13 at 6:45 p.m. at The Hangar, 801 County Road 205 outside of Burnet.Welcome reception begins at 5:45 p.m. MORE is a non-denominational event for women of all backgrounds.

L-M Garden Club to meet Sept. 15

News Staff
Thursday, September 4, 2025
The L-M Garden and Civic Club will hold its first meeting of the 2025-2026 year on Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. at the club building, 313 E. Main St. in Lometa.
Straight shooting on health by alexandria randolph

Straight shooting on health by alexandria randolph

‘Make good choices’

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, September 4, 2025
We’ve all heard a concerned parent, relative or friend say the phrase at one time or another. In fact, it’s so common, it’s become somewhat of a cultural inside joke: “Make good choices.”For the most part, if we’re concerned at all with our health and wellness, we try to follow this advice.
Adam Erickson has owned this 1974 Nova since 1987. It was a gift from his mother in Des Moines, Iowa. Erickson has redone the interior and put in a 700 R4 transmission. The car originally was painted a lime-yellow color. Erickson is a helicopter mechanic and has made Lampasas his home. courtesy photo

Adam Erickson has owned this 1974 Nova since 1987. It was a gift from his mother in Des Moines, Iowa. Erickson has redone the interior and put in a 700 R4 transmission. The car originally was painted a lime-yellow color. Erickson is a helicopter mechanic and has made Lampasas his home. courtesy photo

17th annual Classics at the Classic Car Show on tap

News Staff
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Classics at the Classic is gearing up for its 17th annual pre-1990 car show. This free family event will be held Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the back parking lot of Storm’s Drive-In, 201 N. Key Ave.The group also will be celebrating Storm’s 75th anniversary at this event.
Grammy Award-winning fiddle player and member of Lampasas High School’s Class of 1993, Jason Roberts will peform for the Lampasas County Museum’s annual Western Night on Western event Sept. 20. Courtesy photo

Grammy Award-winning fiddle player and member of Lampasas High School’s Class of 1993, Jason Roberts will peform for the Lampasas County Museum’s annual Western Night on Western event Sept. 20. Courtesy photo

Roberts returns home for museum’s annual street dance

Dorinda Barrett
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Grammy Award-winning fiddle player Jason Roberts is bringing his signature style swing music and the Jason Roberts Band to the Lampasas County Museum’s Western Night on Western.The street dance is the museum’s annual fundraiser to be held Sept. 20.
Courtesy photo Lampasas County Farm Bureau President Heston McBride, left, visits with new Farm Bureau member Daryl Raub, who picked up his Family Meat Pack, valued at $250, from M&M Butcher Block.

Courtesy photo Lampasas County Farm Bureau President Heston McBride, left, visits with new Farm Bureau member Daryl Raub, who picked up his Family Meat Pack, valued at $250, from M&M Butcher Block.

Lampasas County Farm Bureau awards prizes after successful membership drive

News Staff
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Lampasas County Farm Bureau continues to promote agriculture and ag advocacy here in the county and statewide. It consistently has pushed for local membership renewals and often is the top county in District 8 in terms of renewal percentage (over 91% to date).
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