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Judy Hail

Judy Hail

LOMETA FFA ADVISOR PROFILES

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Name: Judy Hail, FFA Advisor Hometown: Lampasas High school graduation: Lampasas High School 1986 FFA participation in high school/college: High School -- served as Lampasas FFA and San Saba District Officers, Dairy Judging, Chapter Conducting, Range Team, Star Greenhand, Star Chapter Farmer, State...
Kord Bumpus displays his 7-foot by 4-foot trailer at the Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show before judging, when he earned reserve grand champion honors. Bumpus said the trailer took more than 200 hours to complete. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Kord Bumpus displays his 7-foot by 4-foot trailer at the Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show before judging, when he earned reserve grand champion honors. Bumpus said the trailer took more than 200 hours to complete. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Bumpus plans a future with skills developed in FFA

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, February 20, 2025
They say it’s never too early to get started. Lampasas High School freshman Kord Bumpus has taken that message to heart. The 14-yearold Lampasas FFA member already is a business owner, having started his landscaping company. Ever since he was a child, he said he has enjoyed riding in a mower.
HUNTER KING | COURTESY PHOTO Tate Langford garnered grand champion honors at the Lampasas County Ag Mechaics Show in January with this hydraulic cattle chute.

HUNTER KING | COURTESY PHOTO Tate Langford garnered grand champion honors at the Lampasas County Ag Mechaics Show in January with this hydraulic cattle chute.

Tate Langford continues his family’s agricultural success

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, February 20, 2025
For five straight years at the Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show, Lampasas FFA member Tate Langford has earned grand champion honors in the Ag Mechanics competition.From utility trailers to portable hydraulic squeeze shoots, Lanford has built it all.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Hostess House project officially on hold

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025
After holding an executive session Tuesday afternoon to consult with legal counsel, the Lampasas City Council voted in open session to halt any further renovation work at the Hostess House in Hancock Park pending analysis by a structural engineering firm.

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Square Foot Gardening
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Lampasas Community Gardens will offer a free Square Foot Gardening Class on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Community Gardens site in Campbell Park.Participants will learn how to grow vegetables using the square foot gardening method, taught by a certified instructor.
State Rep. David Spiller addresses the audience Tuesday to provide an overview of key issues expected to be addressed in Austin this legislative session. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

State Rep. David Spiller addresses the audience Tuesday to provide an overview of key issues expected to be addressed in Austin this legislative session. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Spiller outlines legislative priorities

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, February 20, 2025
District 68 State Rep. David Spiller (R-Jacksboro) made his first stop in Lampasas County since the opening of the 89th Texas Legislature. He spoke Tuesday at the Lampasas County Office Building at a gathering hosted by Texas First Conservative Alliance.
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has released this information about expected wind chills mid-week and ways residents should protect themselves and their homes from the bitter cold. WEATHER.GOV GRAPHIC

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has released this information about expected wind chills mid-week and ways residents should protect themselves and their homes from the bitter cold. WEATHER.GOV GRAPHIC

NWS warns of bone-chilling temps

News Staff
Monday, February 17, 2025

Police arrest two more on child sex charges

Erick Mitchell
Monday, February 17, 2025
The Kempner Police Department, in coordination with the Texas Department of Public Safety Human Trafficking Division, has arrested two men on charges related to child pornography and sexual assault of a child.

Filing ends

Erick Mitchell
Monday, February 17, 2025
The filing period for municipal and school board elections concluded Friday. Here is a look at who will be on ballots for the May 3 elections.LAMPASAS ELECTIONSMayor Herb Pearce will not face a challenger this time.
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