Local resident killed in Saturday collision

A Lampasas man lost his life Saturday in a twovehicle collision in Coryell County. Texas DPS authorities said 48-year-old Bernard Christian Uhler II died on the scene of a wreck on Farm to Market Road 116 about 3.4 miles south of Copperas Cove. DPS Sgt.

BRIEFLY

KIWANIS PEACH SALE The Kiwanis Club of Lampasas is offering 22 pounds of Colorado peaches for $50 a box. Pick-up will be from 9-11 a.m. Sept. 9 at the Hostess House parking lot. Proceeds fund local scholarships.

Park facility gets a modern refresh

Lampasas Association for the Arts announced its newest mural project on social media Tuesday. Local artist Bobby Starr updated the bathroom exterior at Campbell Park in a colorful geometric style that matches his previous work, “The Court of Mondrian.

"Hottest July on record"

More active wildfires were reported this week with temperatures still in the triple digits. In addition, Texas Forest Service officials have called last month the “hottest July on record” for many areas in Texas.  The Texas Forest Service reported an active, 110-acre fire in north Lampasas County.

NWS issues excessive heat warning for Thursday, Friday

At 1:10 p.m. this afternoon, the National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning for Lampasas County that will run from 2:00 p.m. on Thursday to 9:00 p.m. on Friday.  Temperatures in Lampasas County are expected to reach 106 degrees Fahrenheit on Thursday afternoon.

Lampasas enters Stage 4 Drought Response

The city of Lampasas will move to Stage 4 Drought Response – Critical Water Shortage Conditions as of Tuesday.  In a workshop session prior to the regular council meeting on Monday, City Manager Finley deGraffenried updated council members on the aftermath of the July 25 Kempner Water Supply Corp.

School officials explain watering of Badger Field

Update: Since this article was written, Lampasas entered Stage 4 Drought Response.  Lampasas Independent School District is doing all it can to preserve the playing surface at Badger Field while abiding by the city’s water restrictions. Superintendent Dr.

Sheep and Goat auction

The Aug. 10 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows. Total receipts: 1,883. Previous week: 1,911. Trends: Light kids $5 higher. Slaughter kids steady; slaughter nannies $5 higher; replacement nannies $10 higher.

Go Texan Scholarships presented

Two Lampasas High School graduates have been selected to receive Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Area Go Texan Scholarships. Emily Brister and Camille Hart are among the 494 students across the state who received a scholarship from the organization’s educational program.