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Named the Lampasas High School Teacher of the Month for September was Kayla Cain, who leads the journalism program at the high school. She also works with creative writing and practical writing students, as well as the UIL Academics team. COURTESY PHOTO

Named the Lampasas High School Teacher of the Month for September was Kayla Cain, who leads the journalism program at the high school. She also works with creative writing and practical writing students, as well as the UIL Academics team. COURTESY PHOTO

LHS names teachers of the month

News Staff
Monday, December 11, 2023

SHEEP AND GOAT AUCTION

News Staff
Monday, December 11, 2023
The Dec. 7 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows. Total receipts: 3,090. Previous week: 2,599. Trends: Light kids $10 higher. Slaughter kids $10 higher; slaughter nannies steady; replacement nannies steady. Wool lambs steady to $5 lower; Dorper lambs and Barbado lambs steady.
COURTESY PHOTO | MELINDAMYERS.COM A rosemary topiary offers attractive foliage for holiday décor, a pleasant pine aroma and herbs for holiday meals.

COURTESY PHOTO | MELINDAMYERS.COM A rosemary topiary offers attractive foliage for holiday décor, a pleasant pine aroma and herbs for holiday meals.

Add a rosemary topiary this holiday season

Melinda Myers
Monday, December 11, 2023
Add a fresh look and fragrance to your holidays with a potted rosemary plant. This favorite herb of cooks, crafters and gardeners can be sheared into the shape of a wreath, small tree or orb, and it can be found readily at garden centers and florists.

KWSC general manager provides system updates

Erick Mitchell
Monday, December 11, 2023
After moving down to stage 3 water restrictions last month, the Kempner Water Supply Corp. soon could ease conservation measures once again. KWSC General Manager Bruce Sorenson said conservation efforts from members may allow the entity to enter stage 2 water restrictions.
Heat lamps for livestock can be made safer by using clamps to secure them above an animal's reach. ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH RECORD

Heat lamps for livestock can be made safer by using clamps to secure them above an animal's reach. ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH RECORD

Steps to prevent home fires

Erick Mitchell
Monday, December 11, 2023
As temperatures get colder, heating equipment is needed to warm a residence through the chilly months of January, December and February. According to the National Fire Protection Association, 46% of home heating fires in the U.S. occur in the three winter months. Lampasas Fire Marshal J.P.
MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

Student exhibits champion steer at FFA show

News Staff
Monday, December 11, 2023
Lometa High School sophomore Kari Greiner was named the 2023 grand champion steer exhibitor at the Lometa Stock Show. Greiner also earned the senior showmanship distinction in Saturday’s competition.

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Eclipse Town Hall
Monday, December 11, 2023
To assist the community in preparing for the April 2024 solar eclipse and its expected visitors, the chamber of commerce will join with city and county officials in presenting a town hall Wednesday from 6-7 p.m. at the former middle school cafeteria, 103 N. Western Ave. in Lampasas.

KWSC completes quick main line leak repair

Erick Mitchell
Friday, December 8, 2023
At 9:03 a.m. the Kempner Water supply Corp. issues an alert to customers warning of a six-inch main line leak on County Road 3150 affecting all of Lampasas River Place. About an hour later at 9:58 a.m, the water supplier revealed the leak had been repaired.
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