Lampasas, TX

Concern for wildlife spurs couple to give easement By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer       Gordon and Judy Chapin have spent more than 30 years trying to create and maintain wildlife habitats at their Gravel Hill Ranch. The couple's recent donation of a conservation easement gives them confidence those habitats will remain healthy. More ... Council gives conditional approval for subdivision plat By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer       The Lampasas City Council last Monday approved a preliminary plat for Diamond Ridge, Phase II, subject to annexation, variances on lot shape, and amendments on setbacks and patio home square footage. As conditions of the plat, the nine-acre development will be annexed into the city and rezoned fr... More ... Work on new road under way       Contractors for the Texas Department of Transportation are approaching the halfway mark for work on the new farm to market road being built in Lampasas County. On July 17, 2007, barricades were set, and work began on the new roadway that will replace County Road 3050. More ... Badger challenge       Lampasas Badger Enrique Barrientos (8) fights for possession of the ball in the boys' 6-0 District 8-4A loss to Abilene Wylie Friday night at home while two of his teammates look on. More ... Association       Hill Country Soil and Water Conservation District will sponsor a meeting Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. in the conference room at the Lampasas County Office Building to discuss formation of a county prescribed burn association. Dr. Butch Taylor of Sonora will discuss the benefits, duties and rules of a prescri... More ... Kempner VFD       Kempner Volunteer Fire Department's annual barbecue and auction is March 1. A catered dinner will be served at 4 p.m. for $6 for adults and $3 for kids under 13. Desserts will be available. The auction begins at 5:30 p.m. For information or to donate auction items, phone 932-3993 or (254) 432-4... More ... Dedication       On Texas Independence Day, March 2, members of the Oran Milo Roberts Chapter, along with Lampasas County Historical Commission Chairman Jeff Jackson, will dedicate a historical marker at the Hostess House at 3 p.m. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved inside. The public is invi... More ... Adamsville       The Adamsville Heritage Association plans to gather Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the community center. The agenda calls for members to look at past meetings and events and to begin planning for a June 28 celebration. Everyone is invited to attend and share their ideas. Contact Betty Rials for informa... More ...