County eligible for grant to assist flood-prone areas

  • After severe flooding across the Hill Country last summer, the Texas Legislature passed a bill requiring warning sirens and special water gauges in areas prone to flooding. This could apply to waterways such as Sulphur Creek and others in Lampasas County. COURTESY PHOTO
    After severe flooding across the Hill Country last summer, the Texas Legislature passed a bill requiring warning sirens and special water gauges in areas prone to flooding. This could apply to waterways such as Sulphur Creek and others in Lampasas County. COURTESY PHOTO
  • The Lampasas County Commissioners Court approved a resolution this week designating March as Night Sky Awareness Month. Courtesy photo
    The Lampasas County Commissioners Court approved a resolution this week designating March as Night Sky Awareness Month. Courtesy photo
  • The Lampaas County Jail often houses inmates from other counties, which Sheriff David Parker said is a good source of revenue. file photo
    The Lampaas County Jail often houses inmates from other counties, which Sheriff David Parker said is a good source of revenue. file photo
    Lampasas County is eligible for a grant of up to $1 million from the Texas Water Development Board to boost safety and security infrastructure in flood-prone areas.During Monday’s Lampasas County Commissioners Court meeting that was rescheduled from Jan. 26 due to icy conditions, County Judge Randy Hoyer established a committee to develop a plan on how potential grant money could be sp...

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