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KWSC shifts down to stage 3 water conservation restrictions

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, November 9, 2023
The Kempner Water Supply Corp. announced Wednesday it has reduced drought restrictions down to stage 3. Customers have sustained stage 4 drought restrictions since July 24. The city of Lampasas is yet to make a decision on whether it will reduce conservation measures from stage 4 to stage 3.

Veterans Day observance set for 11 a.m.

News Staff
Thursday, November 9, 2023
The city of Kempner will honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces with a special program on Saturday. The Veterans Day ceremony at Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park will begin at 11 a.m.

Christmas Concert slated for Dec. 12

News Staff
Thursday, November 9, 2023
The 36th annual Pierian Christmas Concert has been scheduled for Dec. 12 at 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 402 S. Key Ave. in Lampasas. The concert will include music by D’Anne Willis and Alicia Straley, who will present time-honored Christmas favorites.
The passage of Proposition 1 on Tuesday’s ballot codifies the right to pursue farming, ranching, timber production and wildlife management on personal property in Texas, unhindered by municipal regulation. COURTESY PHOTO

The passage of Proposition 1 on Tuesday’s ballot codifies the right to pursue farming, ranching, timber production and wildlife management on personal property in Texas, unhindered by municipal regulation. COURTESY PHOTO

Voters ratify 13 of 14 amendments on ballot

Gail Lowe
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Texas voters who participated in the Nov. 7 Constitutional Amendment Election approved all but one of the changes proposed for the state constitution.
A tower of giraffes looks on as the sun begins to set. This is one of the many photographs Andy Fish captured on his recent trip to Botswana. ANDY FISH | COURTESY PHOTO

A tower of giraffes looks on as the sun begins to set. This is one of the many photographs Andy Fish captured on his recent trip to Botswana. ANDY FISH | COURTESY PHOTO

Discovering a passion for the perfect shot

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Lampasas resident Andy Fish has witnessed the world of nature through the lens of his Nikon camera. Whether it be polar bears jumping from ice pad to ice pad near the North Pole, lions hunting in Africa or grizzly bears roaming in Alaska, Fish has captured it all.
Tim Weinrick, an Army veteran, comes from a long line of military service members.

Tim Weinrick, an Army veteran, comes from a long line of military service members.

Brotherhood, heritage and healing

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, November 9, 2023
For U.S. Army veteran Tim Weinrick, Veterans Day is a reminder of the brotherhood among the soldiers with whom he served. Now serving the community as Lampasas Volunteer Fire Department assistant chief, Weinrick comes from a long line of military service members.

Turkey Run Playday set for Nov. 12

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, November 6, 2023
5 Hills Cowboy Church is hosting a Turkey Run Playday on Nov. 12. The event will take place at the 5 Hills Arena, 2380 FM 2808 in Kempner. Warmup will begin at 12:30 p.m., exhibition is at 1 p.m. and the event starts at 2 p.m.
Lampasas has received the Gold Award from the American Red Cross for having collected more than 200 units of blood last year during its Community Blood Drives. courtes y photo

Lampasas has received the Gold Award from the American Red Cross for having collected more than 200 units of blood last year during its Community Blood Drives. courtes y photo

Community receives award for blood drive efforts

News Staff
Monday, November 6, 2023
The Lampasas community has been awarded the top award from the area American Red Cross for its blood drive efforts in 2022. Blood drive coordinator Wanda Lang attended the Central and South Texas Region Blood Program Leader Recognition Ceremony Oct.
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