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TCE teacher celebrates remission

News Staff

Monday, March 9, 2026

Taylor Creek Elementary School second-grade teacher Jason Jones was recognized in a special ceremony Feb. 26 for entering remission after a battle with cancer.

Wildlife Tax Valuation Workshop planned in Hamilton

News Staff

Thursday, March 5, 2026

The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department will sponsor a Wildlife Tax Valuation Workshop March 20 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center in Hamilton, 212 E. Coke St.

Friends of the Night Sky to host stargazing event Saturday

News Staff

Thursday, March 5, 2026

The whole family is invited to view Lampasas’ dark skies on Saturday.Campbell Park and the Hanna Springs Sculpture Garden at 501 E. North Ave. will be the site for The Stars At Night, scheduled from 5-9 p.m.

Small landowner workshop series scheduled

News Staff

Thursday, March 5, 2026

The Small Landowner Workshop Series is designed for landowners (no acreage limit involved) interested in learning about wildlife and habitat management.

Lometa Diamondback Jubilee attendees will have the chance to get up close and personal with rattlesnakes. FILE PHOTO

Lometa Diamondback Jubilee on tap for March 27-28

Mason Hines

Thursday, March 5, 2026

With 2026 in full swing, the month of March brings Lometa’s annual Diamondback Jubilee to the forefront. Hosted by the Lometa Lions Club, the March 27-28 jubilee events will feature a rodeo, various contests, live music and entertainment for attendees.

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Crafting flower arrangements

News Staff

Thursday, March 5, 2026

The Lampasas High School Junior Pierians were treated to a floral arrangement session at their March meeting provided by Karen Cambon, a longtime member of the Pierian Club.

From left, Michelle Spruiell, Gabiel Moore, Alicia Bocanegra, and Michelle Spruiell were recognized at last week’s Lometa ISD Board of Trustees regular meeting. COURTESY PHOTO

Lometa ISD trustees receive 2024-2025 academic performance report

Mason Hines

Monday, March 2, 2026

Board members for Lometa Independent School District met Tuesday to discuss various district projects and functions.

Kord Bumpus’ trailer earned fourth place at the San Antonio Livestock Show. COURTESY PHOTO

FFA students shine at stock shows

News Staff

Monday, March 2, 2026

Vegetable gardening to be topic for next Green Thumb Program

News Staff

Thursday, February 26, 2026

The Highland Lakes Master Gardener Association invites the public to the first of eight Green Thumb Programs slated for 2026.“Backyard Vegetable Gardening: Growing Vegetables from Seeds to Harvest” will be presented by gardener Keith Atwood. The session begins at 2 p.m.

Sons of the Republic of Texas to celebrate Lone Star State’s 190th anniversary

News Staff

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Sons of the Republic of Texas invites the public to attend the 2026 Texas Independence Day Celebration, commemorating the 190th anniversary of the birth of the Republic of Texas, March 2 at the Washingtonon- the-Brazos State Historic Site Amphitheater in Washington, Texas.

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