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Dove season opened Monday in the Central Zone, which includes Lampasas County. TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | COURTESY PHOTO

Dove season opened Monday in the Central Zone, which includes Lampasas County. TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | COURTESY PHOTO

Dove population strong, but rain may hinder early-season harvest

News Staff
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Despite early weather challenges, Texas dove hunters can look forward to a strong 2025 season.Spring population surveys conducted by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department staff found mourning dove numbers continue to trend near historic highs.
Logan Morse was sworn in as an Atascosa County deputy on March 10. courtesy photo

Logan Morse was sworn in as an Atascosa County deputy on March 10. courtesy photo

Newsmakers

News Staff
Thursday, August 28, 2025
ATASCOSA COUNTYLogan Morse, grandson of Charles and Beatrice Morse of Lampasas, was sworn in as an Atascosa County deputy sheriff on March 10, 2025.Morse is a graduate of the University of Texas-San Antonio and the San Antonio College Police Academy.
Random Distractions by Mark Montgomery

Random Distractions by Mark Montgomery

Let me give you a hand, brother

Mark Montgomery
Thursday, August 28, 2025
“...you’ve got to be kind.”-- Kurt VonnegutMore and more, it appears we live in a sad, all-for-me-none-for-you culture. And, when that paradigm is challenged, it’s a noteworthy event. I experienced one of these moments when buying some home-repair items the other day at Tractor Supply.

College honors

News Staff
Thursday, August 28, 2025
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITYLeyna Brewer of Lometa is among the students who received degrees during the 2025 summer semester at Sam Houston State University.Brewer received a Master of Library Science.

Septic system maintenance clinic set for Aug. 27

News Staff
Monday, August 25, 2025
A free clinic on septic system maintenance for homeowners will be conducted from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday. The event is offered by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Lampasas River Watershed Partnership.
Lampasas High School theatre students go through rehearsal during class last week for their upcoming performance of “The Wizard of Oz.” ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas High School theatre students go through rehearsal during class last week for their upcoming performance of “The Wizard of Oz.” ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

LHS theatre preps for ‘The Wizard of Oz’ play

Erick Mitchell
Monday, August 25, 2025
The yellow brick road will lead to the Lampasas High School cafeteria for this year’s performance of “The Wizard of Oz.”Theatre students are preparing for a production that will be held across four nights, Nov. 1-2 and Nov. 8-9.

TxDOT: End summer with friends, not cellmates

News Staff
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Whether it’s coming home from the pool or a barbecue, summer fun can end quickly with just one bad decision, Texas Department of Transportation officials said.Every 23 minutes there’s a crash involving a driver under the influence of alcohol.

Community Bridge enjoys afternoon of card-playing this month

News Staff
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Community Bridge players reported another great day of cards on Aug. 11.Carolyn Anderson took the top prize, Barbara Smith earned second, and Kathy Griffis-Bailey was third. Jim Hutchinson and Lou Wiginton had the highest round score, and Hutchinson and Margaret Oberender bid and made a slam.
Keri McLane achieved Level I Municipal Court Certification in May. courtesy photo

Keri McLane achieved Level I Municipal Court Certification in May. courtesy photo

MUNICIPAL COURT CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

News Staff
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Municipal Court certification programKempner Municipal Court Clerk Keri McLane has completed all the requirements for Level I of the Municipal Court Certification Program.
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