Life

Random Distractions by Mark Montgomery

Random Distractions by Mark Montgomery

Where’s the fun in being normal?

Mark Montgomery
Thursday, September 11, 2025
During my years on the planet, I’ve often been at odds with the flow of things. Basically, I haven’t fit in exactly right.I wasn’t a hippy in the ’60s when that group was culturally boiling over.
Justin Martin started as a volunteer firefighter with the Lampasas department as a high school student. He has been with the Kempner Volunteer Fire Department since 2009. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Justin Martin started as a volunteer firefighter with the Lampasas department as a high school student. He has been with the Kempner Volunteer Fire Department since 2009. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Martin named KVFD fire chief

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, September 11, 2025
A 16-year veteran of the Kempner Volunteer Fire Department, Justin Martin, has been named the department’s new fire chief.Martin accepted the position at last week’s Kempner VFD Board of Directors meeting.
The Indian Artifact & Mineral and Gem Show has a new partner this year. file photo | dispatch record

The Indian Artifact & Mineral and Gem Show has a new partner this year. file photo | dispatch record

Upcoming artifact show partners with local magazine

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, September 8, 2025
The annual Indian Artifact & Mineral and Gem Show has a new partnership with a locally produced artifact magazine.The show is hosted this year by Vision Lampasas in association with Texas Cache Magazine, which is a brand-new partnership, said Dorinda Barrett, Vision Lampasas past president.“Ryan...
Vickie McQueen will be the keynote speaker at the Oct. 13 MORE event, which will focus on the theme “Blessed.” Courtesy photo

Vickie McQueen will be the keynote speaker at the Oct. 13 MORE event, which will focus on the theme “Blessed.” Courtesy photo

Vickie McQueen to speak at MORE women’s event

News Staff
Thursday, September 4, 2025
The annual MORE event is set for Oct. 13 at 6:45 p.m. at The Hangar, 801 County Road 205 outside of Burnet.Welcome reception begins at 5:45 p.m. MORE is a non-denominational event for women of all backgrounds.

L-M Garden Club to meet Sept. 15

News Staff
Thursday, September 4, 2025
The L-M Garden and Civic Club will hold its first meeting of the 2025-2026 year on Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. at the club building, 313 E. Main St. in Lometa.The club is geared toward those interested in gardening in Central Texas and those who like to participate in civic activities to help make Lometa...
Straight shooting on health by alexandria randolph

Straight shooting on health by alexandria randolph

‘Make good choices’

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, September 4, 2025
We’ve all heard a concerned parent, relative or friend say the phrase at one time or another. In fact, it’s so common, it’s become somewhat of a cultural inside joke: “Make good choices.”For the most part, if we’re concerned at all with our health and wellness, we try to follow this advice.
Adam Erickson has owned this 1974 Nova since 1987. It was a gift from his mother in Des Moines, Iowa. Erickson has redone the interior and put in a 700 R4 transmission. The car originally was painted a lime-yellow color. Erickson is a helicopter mechanic and has made Lampasas his home. courtesy photo

Adam Erickson has owned this 1974 Nova since 1987. It was a gift from his mother in Des Moines, Iowa. Erickson has redone the interior and put in a 700 R4 transmission. The car originally was painted a lime-yellow color. Erickson is a helicopter mechanic and has made Lampasas his home. courtesy photo

17th annual Classics at the Classic Car Show on tap

News Staff
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Classics at the Classic is gearing up for its 17th annual pre-1990 car show.
Grammy Award-winning fiddle player and member of Lampasas High School’s Class of 1993, Jason Roberts will peform for the Lampasas County Museum’s annual Western Night on Western event Sept. 20. Courtesy photo

Grammy Award-winning fiddle player and member of Lampasas High School’s Class of 1993, Jason Roberts will peform for the Lampasas County Museum’s annual Western Night on Western event Sept. 20. Courtesy photo

Roberts returns home for museum’s annual street dance

Dorinda Barrett
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Grammy Award-winning fiddle player Jason Roberts is bringing his signature style swing music and the Jason Roberts Band to the Lampasas County Museum’s Western Night on Western.The street dance is the museum’s annual fundraiser to be held Sept. 20.Roberts, a 1993 graduate of Lampasas High School,...
Subscribe to