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Green Thumb program to present information on culinary herbs

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
The Highland Lakes Master Gardener Association will offer its next Green Thumb Program on Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. to noon at Lakeshore Library, 7346 Ranch Road 261 in Buchanan Dam. Master Gardener Lyn Mefford will address “Using Cloth Planters to Create Portable Culinary Herb Gardens.

Players take home prizes from Community Bridge

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Community Bridge welcomed 24 players at its September gathering. Sylvia Miller took home first place, Margaret Oberender was second, and Tom Casbeer was third. The slam prize went to Beth Griess and Lou Wiginton. The next play date will be Oct. 9 at 1 p.m.
Pierian Club gathers in historic

Pierian Club gathers in historic

Pierian Club gathers in historic setting for its September meeting

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
The Pierian Club met Sept. 12 in the historic M.D. Abel Co. office building, formerly known as the Manuel Hardware building on East Third Street. President Alicia Straley called the meeting to order at 4 p.m. Twenty-one of the 22 active members were in attendance, along with an honorary member.
Lampasas County Farm Bureau directors, top row from left, are P.R. Cline, Dr. Rusty Calk, Benton Floerke, Dale Postel, Dr. Steve Forsythe, Heston McBride, Stephen Ruzicka, President Mike Hail and Jim Spivey. Bottom row are directors Wade Chapman, Janet Machen, Patsy Stoneham, Donnis Self, Tim Walker and Mickey Edwards, who also serves as District 8 Texas Farm Bureau director. courtesy photo

Lampasas County Farm Bureau directors, top row from left, are P.R. Cline, Dr. Rusty Calk, Benton Floerke, Dale Postel, Dr. Steve Forsythe, Heston McBride, Stephen Ruzicka, President Mike Hail and Jim Spivey. Bottom row are directors Wade Chapman, Janet Machen, Patsy Stoneham, Donnis Self, Tim Walker and Mickey Edwards, who also serves as District 8 Texas Farm Bureau director. courtesy photo

Lampasas County Farm Bureau annual convention slated

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
The Lampasas County Farm Bureau’s annual convention is slated for Oct. 10. The Lampasas County Farm Bureau Board of Directors extends an invitation to all paid Farm Bureau members to attend at 6 p.m. at the Lampasas County Youth Livestock Barn, where a meal of ribeye steaks will be provided. Dr.

Texas recognizes Veterans Suicide Prevention Day

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is highlighting the numerous resources available to veterans as the state observes Texas Veterans Suicide Prevention Day on Sept. 22. During the 88th Texas Legislature, Gov. Greg Abbott and lawmakers designated Sept.

Briggs school to celebrate 100 years

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
A 100-year celebration of the Briggs school building will be held Oct. 21-22. An invitation-only award ceremony and lunch reception are planned Oct. 21 at 11 a.m.
This photo of Hancock Springs Bathhouse shows the rusting caisson and steel beams that used to support the pumphouse over the mineral spring. COURTESY PHOTO | JEFF JACKSON COLLECTION

This photo of Hancock Springs Bathhouse shows the rusting caisson and steel beams that used to support the pumphouse over the mineral spring. COURTESY PHOTO | JEFF JACKSON COLLECTION

Problems arise with the Lampasas municipal water supply

Jeff Jackson
Thursday, September 21, 2023
EDITOR’S NOTE: Lampasas historian Jeff Jackson has researched a number of history topics. The following continues his work on the water supply for the city of Lampasas.

DISTRICT COURT

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week for its only court setting scheduled this month. Judge John Gauntt presided over the day’s hearings. Defendant Rayphiel Porter received seven years’ deferred probation on a charge of engaging in organized criminal activity.

Infant in critical condition after dog attack

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, September 21, 2023
A Kempner infant is in critical condition after a family dog reportedly attacked the baby Tuesday night. In a statement released Thursday morning, Lampasas County Sheriff’s Department officials said they received a call at 10:38 p.m. Sept. 19 from a residence in the 100 block of Private Road 4951.
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