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Amateur radio license testing offered here

Testing for those interested in obtaining an amateur radio license will take place Dec. 14 at 10 a.m. at the Lampasas Middle School Radio Club station. Parking is available in the lot off West Seventh Street at the rear of the school building.
City Manager Erin Corbell makes her first presentation to the Lampasas City Council at Monday night’s meeting. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

City Manager Erin Corbell makes her first presentation to the Lampasas City Council at Monday night’s meeting. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

City Council OKs sign project, new lighting for Turner Field

At Monday’s meeting, the Lampasas City Council approved a much-discussed project to upgrade the lighting at Turner Field.
At left, County Judge Randy Hoyer unseals proposed bids for courthouse renovations as Precinct 2 Commissioner Jamie Smart looks on. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

At left, County Judge Randy Hoyer unseals proposed bids for courthouse renovations as Precinct 2 Commissioner Jamie Smart looks on. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Commissioners unseal bids for courthouse renovation project

The Lampasas County Commissioners Court announced in Monday’s regular meeting that two bids have been received to complete renovations on the county’s historic courthouse.The bids came from RKJ Construction of Lampasas and Premier Commercial Group, based in Haltom City.

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Work to upgrade signal controls in Lampasas will continue Dec. 2-6, the Texas Department of Transportation has announced.Crews will work at the intersections of U.S. 190 at Fourth Street, U.S. 183 at U.S. 190, and Key Avenue at Ninth Street. Work will be performed between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

Progress made on newest mural

Vision Lampasas volunteers have been working to complete their 15th mural in the city. This painting, to be named “All roads lead to Lampasas,” is featured on the side of the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce building at 205 South U.S. Highway 281. On the ladder, at right, is Dianna Hodges.
Supplemental feeding is vital to ensure the health of beef cattle herds during winter months, and that is especially true with exceedingly dry conditions. joycesarah mccabe | dispa tch record

Supplemental feeding is vital to ensure the health of beef cattle herds during winter months, and that is especially true with exceedingly dry conditions. joycesarah mccabe | dispa tch record

Feeding beef cattle in a dry winter

In Central Texas, a dry winter presents significant challenges for ranchers. Reduced forage availability necessitates supplemental feeding strategies to maintain the health and productivity of beef herds.

Amateur radio license testing Dec. 14

Testing for those interested in obtaining an amateur radio license will take place Dec. 14 at 10 a.m. at the Lampasas Middle School Radio Club station. Parking is available in the lot off West Seventh Street at the rear of the school building.