Lampasas, TX

County Road 2699 closed      The east end of County Road 2699 will be closed to traffic Tuesday through Friday because of repairs on a low water crossing. More ... Tax notes OK'd for annex expansion By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer       The Lampasas County Commissioners Court on Monday unanimously approved $4 million in tax notes to fund expansion of the Lampasas County Office Building, or "annex." The seven-year notes, approved at a 3.35 percent interest rate, are not subject to petition, and they will become effective without ... More ... Blossoms of spring       Although wildflowers seem to be in short supply this year due to recent dry weather, this brilliant red rose in a Lampasas County flower bed provides a colorful substitute for the Texas bluebonnet. More ... Whitetail Crossing gains approval by City Council By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer       The Lampasas City Council on Monday unanimously approved a final plat and planned development site plan for Whitetail Crossing, a six-acre subdivision near Sixth and Rice streets. The council approved the plat subject to several conditions. More ... Honor Banquet to salute Lampasas High students       The annual Lampasas High School Honor Awards Banquet will be Monday at 7 p.m. at Bozarth- Fowler Gym. The event is sponsored by the PTSO and National Honor Society. This year's theme is "Discover the Treasure of Success." The banquet honors students who have earned an average of 90 or above for... More ... Mayor featured speaker at event By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer       Lampasas Mayor Judy Hetherly, the first woman mayor in the community, will be guest speaker for Monday night's Honors Awards Banquet that recognizes Lampasas High School students for their academic achievements. Ms. Hetherly was elected in May 2007 after longtime Mayor Jack Calvert chose not to ... More ... Chamber       Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual banquet -- for members and nonmembers, as well -- tonight at 7 p.m. at AMVETS Post 80. A ribeye steak dinner will be served, and a Texas Hold 'Em Tournament will be held. More ... Citizens group       Lampasas County Concerned Citizens will have an organizational meeting tonight at 7 p.m. at the Holiday House. Residents interested in becoming a member of the organization or who want to express their views or concerns about the county are invited to attend. A recent petition marked inaugural ef... More ... Burn info       The public is invited to learn more about formation of a Lampasas County prescribed burn association on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the conference room of the Lampasas County Office Building, at East Fourth and South Pecan streets. More ... Groundbreaking       A groundbreaking ceremony for Taylor Creek Elementary School on Big Divide Road will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Construction of the campus, which will house pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade students, is set to begin in June. Taylor Creek Elementary is scheduled to... More ...