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A gangly doe shelters in low cedar brush. Chronic Wasting Disease has a long incubation period, meaning that symptoms may not be visible in deer for up to a year. ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH| DISPATCH RECORD

A gangly doe shelters in low cedar brush. Chronic Wasting Disease has a long incubation period, meaning that symptoms may not be visible in deer for up to a year. ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH| DISPATCH RECORD

Chronic Wasting Disease detected in Kerr, and possibly now in nearby Coleman County

News Staff
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Chronic Wasting Disease has been found as near as Coleman County, with positive tests suspected in a Kerr County research facility as of Dec. 1. As of Dec.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, December 28, 2023
The following arrests were reported to the Lampasas Dispatch Record by area law enforcement officials. The Dispatch Record prints the name and charge(s) of people arrested on at least one Class B misdemeanor – or more serious – charge.
Microgreens are fast-growing, easy-to-grow, nutrient-dense greens that can be grown indoors and do not require much space or special equipment. COURTESY PHOTO | MELINDAMYERS.COM

Microgreens are fast-growing, easy-to-grow, nutrient-dense greens that can be grown indoors and do not require much space or special equipment. COURTESY PHOTO | MELINDAMYERS.COM

Include gardening in your New Year’s resolutions

Melinda Myers
Thursday, December 28, 2023
The new year is filled with resolutions that usually involve dieting and exercise. Gardening is a great way to help accomplish those two resolutions, while also improving your mood, reducing blood pressure, managing anger, maintaining flexibility and more.

Date change announced for ‘Reducing Food Waste’ classes

News Staff
Thursday, December 28, 2023
The AgriLife Extension Office in Lampasas County has announced a change for the four-session series entitled “Get a Taste for Reducing Food Waste” classes. This free series will be presented once a month from January through April, beginning Jan. 16 at 10:30 a.m.

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, December 28, 2023
We would like to help get your group’s event(s) listed in the Dispatch Record Calendar. The listing of community events and meetings is free. Calendar items must be in writing. Email to news@lampasas. com, or mail to: Calendar Lampasas Dispatch Record P.O.
The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery is located in Killeen. Other state veterans cemeteries are in Abilene, Corpus Christi and Mission. courtesy photo

The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery is located in Killeen. Other state veterans cemeteries are in Abilene, Corpus Christi and Mission. courtesy photo

City of Killeen contracts with Veterans Land Board to operate Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery

News Staff
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, who also serves as Veterans Land Board chairwoman, announced last week that the city of Killeen has entered a contractual agreement with the VLB regarding daily operations of the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.

Three injured in early December wrecks

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Three people were injured in two collisions earlier this month, prompting Texas Department of Public Safety officials to remind motorists to travel at safe speeds, especially on wet roadways. On Dec. 8 at 7:42 a.m.

SHEEP AND GOAT AUCTION

News Staff
Thursday, December 28, 2023
The Dec. 21 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows. Total receipts: 2,284. Previous week: 3,190. Trends: Light kids steady. Slaughter kids steady; slaughter nannies $10-$15 higher; replacement nannies $15 higher.
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