Goats rest inside the Lampasas city limits. A proposed ordinance calls for permits -- issued at no charge -- for all livestock and fowl that live on property within the city limits. The police department is close to submitting a final draft of the proposed ordinance for legal review, Chief of Police Sammy Bailey said. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD
Lampasas resident Carl Atkins speaks to the Lampasas City Council about the proposed livestock ordinance’s possible effect on service animals. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD
Chief of Police Sammy Bailey speaks about a proposed livestock and fowl ordinance that will be presented soon to the Lampasas City Council for consideration. Animal Control Officer Joe Schwartzer, background, also spoke at Monday’s council meeting. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD
The news of a proposed law to control the type and number of fowl and livestock allowed at Lampasas residences generated quite a buzz around town. Dozens of people attended a town hall meeting Monday night to learn more.
For the last two months, Lampasas Chief of Police Sammy Bailey and her department, in consultation with other members of the city staff, have worked to refine an anim...
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