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HERB PEARCE

HERB PEARCE

‘Clear eyes, full hearts, empty hands – Can’t lose!’

News Staff
Monday, November 6, 2023
It's wonderful to have the opportunity to connect with you through this mayoral column, and I appreciate your enthusiasm for the resilience and vitality of Lampasas citizens. It's evident the community has a strong desire to make Lampasas, Texas, a great place to live.

CATTLE AUCTION

News Staff
Monday, November 6, 2023
The report from the Nov. 1 Lampasas Cattle Auction follows. Cattle and calves: Total cattle 137, compared to 241 last sale and 565 at this time last year. Compared to last sale, feeder steers and heifers were $3-$5 higher on a limited test.
Recent rain eases drought

Recent rain eases drought

Recent rain eases drought

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, November 6, 2023
In mid-September, rainfall of 2.4 inches was recorded at the Lampasas Municipal Airport, according to the National Weather Service. Another quarter of an inch fell between Oct. 4-5, and a full 3.5 inches fell between Oct. 23 and Oct. 26. Another half an inch fell Oct.

Boil water notice rescinded

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, November 6, 2023
Lampasas city officials have announced the boil water notice was rescinded as of 11 a.m. Friday. Results from water tests taken on Thursday came back as sanitary and safe for human consumption.
Kerri Kingsbery

Kerri Kingsbery

Kingsbery to challenge Spiller for Texas House District 68 seat

Erick Mitchell
Monday, November 6, 2023
Businesswoman Kerri Kingsbery of Cooke County is eyeing a primary challenge against Rep. David Spiller for Texas House District 68, which includes Lampasas County. Kingsbery said she believes Spiller let down his constituents when he voted in May to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Congratulations are extended to the Lampasas FFA Agricultural Communications team that placed seventh in the national contest and ranked as a “gold team.” The award was presented last week at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. Team members are, from left, Jacie Resa, Paige Rutland, Morgan Littlefield Bobo and Avery Hopson, joined by FFA adviser and team coach, Judy Hail. COURTESY PHOTO

Congratulations are extended to the Lampasas FFA Agricultural Communications team that placed seventh in the national contest and ranked as a “gold team.” The award was presented last week at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. Team members are, from left, Jacie Resa, Paige Rutland, Morgan Littlefield Bobo and Avery Hopson, joined by FFA adviser and team coach, Judy Hail. COURTESY PHOTO

FFA team places at national contest

News Staff
Monday, November 6, 2023

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, November 6, 2023
SALUTE TO VETERANS Lampasas Middle School invites veterans and their family members to breakfast Friday in the school cafeteria. Serving begins at 8:30 a.m. A special Veterans Day program will follow in Bozarth-Fowler Gymnasium. Guests should be seated by 9:15 a.m.

Boil water notice rescinded

Alexandria Randolph
Friday, November 3, 2023
Lampasas City officials have announced the boil water notice as rescinded as of 11 a.m. Friday. Results from water tests taken on Thursday came back as sanitary and safe for human consumption.

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, November 2, 2023
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Student-decorated pumpkins line the hallway during Monday night’s Fall Fest at Kline Whitis Elementary. The PTA sponsored a contest, with Police Chief Jody Cummings and Fire Chief Jeff Smith serving as judges. Pumpkins were auctioned afterward. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Student-decorated pumpkins line the hallway during Monday night’s Fall Fest at Kline Whitis Elementary. The PTA sponsored a contest, with Police Chief Jody Cummings and Fire Chief Jeff Smith serving as judges. Pumpkins were auctioned afterward. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Fall Fest features pumpkin contest

News Staff
Thursday, November 2, 2023
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