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Governor calls special session for legislators

Erick Mitchell
Monday, October 9, 2023
The Texas Legislature commenced its third special session of the year on Monday to address the priorities laid out by Gov. Greg Abbott. Abbott announced the agenda for the special session on Friday, highlighting the importance of school choice and border security legislation.
On Johnny Appleseed’s birthday, Sept. 26, Taylor Creek Elementary had a very special guest join the students to celebrate his 249th birthday. Johnny Appleseed (aka Joey McQueen, Lampasas High School principal) is shown here with first-grade students. COURTESY PHOTO

On Johnny Appleseed’s birthday, Sept. 26, Taylor Creek Elementary had a very special guest join the students to celebrate his 249th birthday. Johnny Appleseed (aka Joey McQueen, Lampasas High School principal) is shown here with first-grade students. COURTESY PHOTO

Johnny Appleseed visits Taylor Creek Elementary

News Staff
Thursday, October 5, 2023

Browning Garden Club to tour home garden with native plants

News Staff
Thursday, October 5, 2023
The Browning Community Garden Club will hold its next monthly meeting Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. Note the change in meeting location: Certified Master Gardener Gail Eltgroth will present “Landscaping with Texas Natives,” followed by a tour of her home gardens outside Lometa.

Hydroponics gardening program scheduled for Oct. 21

News Staff
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Cleaton’s 4E Farms & Nursery will host a program on “Introduction to Hydroponics & Microgreens Indoor Gardening” from 9-11:30 a.m. Oct. 21 in the Lampasas County Office Building conference room, 409 S. Pecan St. Pre-registration is required by Oct. 14 at https://cleatons-4e-farms. square.site/.

Mills & Lampasas County Range Tour set for Oct. 27

News Staff
Thursday, October 5, 2023
The AgriLife Extension Service will offer a Mills & Lampasas County Range Tour Oct. 27 at the Bar J Ranch, 32 County Road 220 in Goldthwaite. Speakers will be landowners, Extension agents and Natural Resource Conservation Service personnel.

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, October 5, 2023
bingo, 10 a.m. Lampasas Multi-Service Center, 901 S. Live Oak. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Fourth Street and Chestnut. classics at the classic, 5 p.m. Storm’s Drive-In back parking lot, 201 N. Key Ave. Bring a lawn chair for this family friendly event.
Ronnie Jung, former executive director of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, speaks to the Lampasas County Retired Teachers Association during its monthly meeting Tuesday. His presentation included information on the cost-ofliving adjustment sought for retired educators. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Ronnie Jung, former executive director of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, speaks to the Lampasas County Retired Teachers Association during its monthly meeting Tuesday. His presentation included information on the cost-ofliving adjustment sought for retired educators. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Retired Teachers Association receives update on Proposition 9

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Election Day 2023 has a lot of meaning for retired teachers across Lampasas County. Former public schoolteachers are hopeful voters will say “yes” on Proposition 9 so they can receive a cost-of-living adjustment.
courtesy photo

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LPD welcomes new police officer

News Staff
Thursday, October 5, 2023
The Lampasas Police Department has welcomed Officer Megan Hale to the department. Hale graduated from the Central Texas College Police Academy Sept. 22 and began her field training last week.
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