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ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Trying to reach the cupola

News Staff
Monday, October 13, 2025
RKJ Construction had specialized equipment on hand Monday to reach the cupola atop the courthouse. Crews spent significant time trying to navigate safely to that height so they could do painting and sealing on the exterior.
High-powered telescopes and astronomers will be available Oct. 18 at Fiesta Winery for a Star Party at 6 p.m., hosted by Lampasas County Friends of the Night Sky. The county has some of the darkest skies in the Hill Country, which makes for perfect viewing opportunities.

High-powered telescopes and astronomers will be available Oct. 18 at Fiesta Winery for a Star Party at 6 p.m., hosted by Lampasas County Friends of the Night Sky. The county has some of the darkest skies in the Hill Country, which makes for perfect viewing opportunities.

Star-gazing opportunity

News Staff
Thursday, October 9, 2025
The Lampasas ISD Board of Trustees reviewed three options Monday for construction of a new middle school campus utilizing the current site. Option 1 is shown here; Options 2 and 3 can be found on page 5. WRA ARCHITECTS

The Lampasas ISD Board of Trustees reviewed three options Monday for construction of a new middle school campus utilizing the current site. Option 1 is shown here; Options 2 and 3 can be found on page 5. WRA ARCHITECTS

Possible new LMS layouts presented to school board

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, October 9, 2025
WRA Architects presented three options for a new middle school campus to the Lampasas ISD Board of Trustees on Monday.All three options were based off utilizing the current Lampasas Middle School property.

Propositions cover variety of tax measures

Gail Lowe
Thursday, October 9, 2025
In odd-numbered years such as 2025, the November General Election includes for voter consideration any proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution that passed during the recently concluded legislative session.The 89th Texas Legislature has offered 17 constitutional amendments this year.

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Movie In The Park
Thursday, October 9, 2025
The city’s Parks & Recreation Department will host the final Movie in Your Park of the year tonight at 8 p.m. at the 580 Sports Complex. Showing will be “The Wild Robot.” Bring outdoor chairs, blankets and movie snacks.
A pumpkin bounce house was a nice addition to the Methodist church’s Fall Festival. Vickie mcqueen | courtesy photo

A pumpkin bounce house was a nice addition to the Methodist church’s Fall Festival. Vickie mcqueen | courtesy photo

Tons of fun activities at Lampasas Methodist Church’s Fall Festival

News Staff
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Lampasas Methodist Church held its annual Fall Festival Oct. 4.“It was a beautiful day of smiles, fun times and memories made,” festival chairman Vickie McQueen said. “Many volunteers helped make it a huge success!
At left, Lampasas High School fire and EMT students look in awe at the Texas Department of Transportation’s demonstration showing how an unrestrained child moves freely in the vehicle during a rollover accident. The simulation helped emphasize the imporantce of having a properly-fitted child safety seat. For more photos from Tuesday’s National Night Out event in Lampasas

At left, Lampasas High School fire and EMT students look in awe at the Texas Department of Transportation’s demonstration showing how an unrestrained child moves freely in the vehicle during a rollover accident. The simulation helped emphasize the imporantce of having a properly-fitted child safety seat. For more photos from Tuesday’s National Night Out event in Lampasas

Safety demonstration offered at National Night Out

News Staff
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Random Distractions by Mark Montgomery

Random Distractions by Mark Montgomery

The age of Aquarius is all wrinkled

Mark Montgomery
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Getting old is still a mystery to me. I’m not sure how I got here so soon and why my thinking hasn’t caught up to my aging. In short, there’s a whole bunch of stuff I just don’t know.

Celebrate Night Sky Month with events under the stars

News Staff
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Area residents are invited to take a moment to step away from the daily hustle and rediscover the wonders of the night sky. Lampasas County has some of the clearest skies in the Texas Hill Country, which makes it the perfect setting to celebrate Hill Country Night Sky Month.

Parental rights advocate to speak to Lampasas group

News Staff
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Texas First Conservative Alliance will meet Oct. 21 at 5:30 p.m. in the county annex building at 409 S. Pecan St. The public is encouraged to attend for a special presentation on parental rights and protecting children from potentially harmful content in school libraries.
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