Lampasas, TX

Homegrown success Couple develop hardy variety of Eastern gamagrass By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer       Twenty years ago, Charles Lancaster -- and most state plant experts -- knew almost nothing about the leafy green grass growing in bunches on the edge of his wheat field by Lucy Creek. Now, Lancaster and his wife Sue have made a name for themselves and for their forage by selling Texas Sue, their o... More ... County plans new animal center City to share cost of new facility      The Lampasas County Commissioners Court and the Lampasas City Council on Monday agreed to share the cost of a new animal control facility, expected to cost about $300,000. The facility, which will hold animals impounded in the county, likely will be located near the city's wastewater treatment pl... More ... Kempner postmaster set to retire after lengthy career of service "I wish some of the people who work at big post offices could have what we have. Kempner is just an awesome little town. " -- Penne Reagey Kempner postmaster By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer       When she retires as postmaster at the Kempner Post Office, Penne Reagey will miss sorting the mail. She will miss the town she has known for 15 years. Most of all, she will miss the people. When Ms. Reagey completes her 26-year career with the United States Postal Service April 4, she plans to r... More ... Jubilee       The annual Lometa Lions Club Diamondback Jubilee kicks off Saturday, with a carnival to begin Thursday. There will be lots of rattlesnakes and a snake-handling demonstration, arts and crafts vendors, concessions, a street dance, military displays, music and other events. Parking and admission are... More ... Pet shots       Kempner Volunteer Fire Department will host a pet shot clinic April 5 from 1-4 p.m. at the Walter L. Prugh Fire Station. Dr. R. Scott Rushing will administer vaccinations. Rabies shots are $10 with a city or county registration included; dog DAPPC vaccinations are $19; cat feline distemper and f... More ... Cantata       The Lampasas Community Cantata Choir will present "The Rose of Calvary" Sunday at 5 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. The Joy Ringers Handbell Choir also will perform. A reception with punch and cookies will be served by United Methodist Women. For information, phone 556-6997 or 556-5313. More ... Workshops       Lampasas Economic Development Corp. and Small Business Administration are sponsoring a four-part workshop series to assist existing businesses with financial and business issues. Workshops will be at City Council Chambers. The initial event, "Understanding Your Finances," is April 1 at noon. More ...