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Burn ban lifted temporarily

News Staff
Thursday, January 29, 2026
The countywide burn ban has been lifted until Sunday at 5 p.m. Property owners are urged to exercise caution when burning.
Republican candidate Abhiram Garapati said he is committed to conservative principles, focusing on policies that protect families, property rights and American sovereignty. He is running to represent District 31 in the U.S. House of Representatives. COURTESY PHOTO

Republican candidate Abhiram Garapati said he is committed to conservative principles, focusing on policies that protect families, property rights and American sovereignty. He is running to represent District 31 in the U.S. House of Representatives. COURTESY PHOTO

Garapati to challenge incumbent for District 31 seat

News Staff
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Abhiram Garapati -- who describes himself as a selfmade entrepreneur, cattle rancher, Christian and dedicated family man -- is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Texas’ 31st Congressional District.
A snow-ice mixture covers the ground at the 580 Sports Park near a pond and a walking trail on Saturday. JEFF LOWE | COURTESY PHOTO

A snow-ice mixture covers the ground at the 580 Sports Park near a pond and a walking trail on Saturday. JEFF LOWE | COURTESY PHOTO

City freezes but fares better than forecast

Staff Reports
Monday, January 26, 2026
A winter storm gripped nearly two thirds of the nation over the weekend, plunging Lampasas’ temperatures into the low teens on Sunday with a forecast windchill of -4 Farenheit.

Judge to rule on motion to quash Harrison indictment

Jim Lowe
Monday, January 26, 2026
In a pretrial hearing last week that focused on a defense motion to quash the indictment of District Clerk Edith Wagner Harrison, a visiting judge said he will review the matter before issuing a ruling.“You’ll be hearing from me,” Judge James E.
Funeral planned Friday for restaurant owner

Funeral planned Friday for restaurant owner

Funeral planned Friday for restaurant owner

Mrs. Medina
Monday, January 26, 2026
Restaurateur Nora “Sherry” Cecilia Medina, 81, died on Jan. 22, 2026, at her residence in Lampasas. Her Medina’s Mexican Restaurant had long been a fixture in the downtown area.A rosary will be held at 6 p.m. Jan. 29 at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel, with visitation to follow until 8 p.m.
Tate Langford, second from left, exhibited the Grand Champion Junior Ag Mechanics Project at the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show in Fort Worth. A photo of his trailer is inside on page 7. COURTESY PHOTO

Tate Langford, second from left, exhibited the Grand Champion Junior Ag Mechanics Project at the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show in Fort Worth. A photo of his trailer is inside on page 7. COURTESY PHOTO

Tate Langford

News Staff
Monday, January 26, 2026

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High Valley Cemetery
Monday, January 26, 2026
The annual meeting for High Valley Cemetery Association will be held Feb. 15 at 2 p.m. at High Valley Baptist Church west of Bend.Election of officers and board members will take place. A quorum is needed so elections can be held.
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