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The pig trap made available by the Hill Country SWCD is a continuous-entry system that allows wild hogs to enter but prevents them from exiting. The traps are easy to set up and simple to operate, according to conservation technicians. COURTESY PHOTO | HILL COUNTRY SWCD

The pig trap made available by the Hill Country SWCD is a continuous-entry system that allows wild hogs to enter but prevents them from exiting. The traps are easy to set up and simple to operate, according to conservation technicians. COURTESY PHOTO | HILL COUNTRY SWCD

Hill Country SWCD offers pig traps for landowners’ use

News Staff
Monday, October 23, 2023
The wild pig population in Texas is estimated at 2.6 million, and it continues to grow. Wild pigs feed on almost any agricultural crop they can find. Their rooting damages cropland, pastureland, native rangeland as well as lawns and gardens.
COURTESY PHOTO | VISION LAMPASAS FACEBOOK PAGE

COURTESY PHOTO | VISION LAMPASAS FACEBOOK PAGE

Telescopes provide a rare glimpse of eclipse

News Staff
Monday, October 23, 2023
Friends of the Night Sky volunteers were on hand with high-powered telescopes at a recent farmers’ market to offer area residents a safe look at the sun.
Construction continues off Brown Street in east Lampasas, where Brodie Estates has seven lots of its 22 planned sites either under construction or completed. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Construction continues off Brown Street in east Lampasas, where Brodie Estates has seven lots of its 22 planned sites either under construction or completed. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Housing developments ongoing in Lampasas

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, October 23, 2023
EDITOR’S NOTE: Last year, the Dispatch Record published a story noting residential development within the Lampasas city limits. The following is an update to ongoing projects. Development in Lampasas County’s extraterritorial jurisdiction will be published in an upcoming edition.

SHEEP AND GOAT AUCTION

News Staff
Monday, October 23, 2023
The Oct. 19 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows. Total receipts: 1,841. Previous week: 2,718. Trends: Light kids $5 higher. Slaughter kids $5 higher; slaughter nannies $5-$10 higher; replacement nannies $10 higher.
At a recent Squared Silly, participants could take photos using Halloween cutouts such as this. A variety of activities will be offered on the downtown square this year. FILE PHOTO

At a recent Squared Silly, participants could take photos using Halloween cutouts such as this. A variety of activities will be offered on the downtown square this year. FILE PHOTO

Square up for Squared Silly in Lampasas

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, October 23, 2023
Gear up for ghouls, ghosts, goblins, goodies and gobs of fun! Squared Silly, an annual fall festival, will take place Saturday from 5-7:30 p.m. around the Lampasas courthouse square.

BRIEFLY

Flu Shot Clinic
Monday, October 23, 2023
AdventHealth Central Texas will host a drive-through flu shot clinic Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. behind the hospital near the Emergency Department entrance at 2201 S. Clear Creek Rd. in Killeen. No appointment is necessary. A second clinic will be held at AdventHealth Rollins Brook, 608 N. Key Ave.

CORRECTION

News Staff
Thursday, October 19, 2023
A story in the Oct. 17 edition that listed various Halloween-related events included Lampasas Methodist Church’s Fall Festival. A church spokesman said, however, that the festival has been canceled. No pumpkin patch or festival activities will be held at the church this year.
Plant trees this fall for decades of benefits

Plant trees this fall for decades of benefits

Plant trees this fall for decades of benefits

Melinda Myers
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Fall is a great time to plant trees in the landscape. The soil is warm, and air temperatures are generally a little cooler, creating a better environment for the tree and the gardener doing the planting.
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