CATTLE AUCTION

The report from the Aug. 30 Lampasas Cattle Auction follows. Cattle and calves: Total cattle 525, compared to 544 last sale and 308 at this time last year. Compared to last sale, feeder steers and heifers were unevenly steady due to quality.

Fish fry to raise funds for His Kids ministry

Pearl Church of Christ will host its annual Atchley Fish Fry and Auction on Sunday after the 10:30 a.m. service. Proceeds from the event benefit the His Kids youth ministry in Lampasas as well as scholarships for local graduates. The church is located at 6790 FM 183 in Pearl.

BRIEFLY

The city of Lampasas has announced that the Citizens Collection Center will be closed Saturday in observance of Labor Day. Regular hours will resume on Wednesday at the recycling/largeitem drop-off center.

But wait, there’s more!

This momma cow and her two heifer calves stand in the shade of a live oak, but a third baby calf awaits back at the barn. The triplet calves were born Aug. 25. To read more about the triplet rarity, see “Against the odds” on page 2.

Authorities: former Lampasas County sheriff shoots wife, then self

Lampasas-area law enforcement confirmed that a shooting on Cameron Drive Thursday morning ended with the death of the shooter. Officials on scene confirmed the shooter as former Lampasas sheriff Gordon Earl Morris.  LPD Patrol Lt. Chuck Montgomery said at 10:41 a.m.

Alleged shooter barricaded inside Lampasas home

Update: Law enforcement authorities have confirmed the situation as diffused as of 2:14 p.m. Lampasas Police have surrounded a home on Cameron Drive following a shooting that occurred there this morning.   According to the department’s social media page, at approximately 10:41 a.m.

Sheriff’s Office recognizes faith leaders

Sheriff Jess Ramos invited several faith leaders to attend a Wednesday afternoon staff meeting at the Lampasas County Law Enforcement Center, where he recognized them for their work.