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Public Information Officer Lisa Tipton said the TxDOT Brownwood District begins each winter season fully stocked with brine tanks and bulk salt on hand so crews are prepared to treat roadways if freezing temperatures are expected. court esy photo | texas depart ment of highways brownwood district

Public Information Officer Lisa Tipton said the TxDOT Brownwood District begins each winter season fully stocked with brine tanks and bulk salt on hand so crews are prepared to treat roadways if freezing temperatures are expected. court esy photo | texas depart ment of highways brownwood district

Winter officially underway, despite unseasonable warmth

Staff Reports
Monday, December 22, 2025
Winter officially started Dec. 21, and although the shortterm forecast is nowhere near freezing, this time of year is notorious for dramatic changes in weather.“According to long-term climate averages, the first 10 days of January are typically the coldest point of winter,” Lower Colorado River...
Regenerative agriculture aims to improve the long-term health of soil and farmland, often with an emphasis on biodiversity and erosion mitigation. file photo

Regenerative agriculture aims to improve the long-term health of soil and farmland, often with an emphasis on biodiversity and erosion mitigation. file photo

USDA launches new $700 million regenerative agriculture pilot program

News Staff
Monday, December 22, 2025
A $700 million Regenerative Pilot Program recently was announced to help American farmers adopt practices that improve soil health, enhance water quality and boost long-term productivity, all while strengthening America’s food and fiber supply.“Protecting and improving the health of our soil is...

LCAD concludes tax hearings for 2025

News Staff
Monday, December 22, 2025
The Lampasas Central Appraisal Review Board has concluded its hearings for the 2025 tax year. The final day for administrative hearings was Dec. 17.During the 2025 tax year, the ARB met for a total of 20 days, compared to 21 days in 2024.A total of 1,258 property tax protests were filed.

District clerk’s pretrial hearing reset for January

Jim Lowe
Monday, December 22, 2025
District Clerk Edith Harrison’s pretrial hearing – scheduled for last week in 27th District Court here – has been reset for Jan. 22, 2026.No reason was given for the delay.It remains to be seen if Harrison’s legal saga will have a positive or negative effect on her political career.She recently...

Council OKs flood repairs, purchase of patrol cars

Hunter King
Monday, December 22, 2025
The Lampasas City Council met last week for a quick session before the Christmas holiday to approve a few items before the end of the year.On hand were council members Eric Hernandez, Charlie Pratus, Dorothy Person, Davis Keele and Mayor Pro Tem Cathy Kuehne, who presided in the absence of Mayor...

Corix issues boil water notice after line break

News Staff
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Corix Utilities, the provider for the city of Lometa’s water system, issued a boil water notice to customers on Wednesday. An email alert late Wednesday afternoon from Corix stated, “a contractor hit our water main while working in your service area. Crews are  orking to make necessary repairs now.
Jerry Harrison will seek the district clerk position in the March 3 primary.

Jerry Harrison will seek the district clerk position in the March 3 primary.

Jerry Harrison announces candidacy for district clerk

News Staff
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Jerry Harrison has filed for a place on the March 3, 2026 Republican Primary ballot as a candidate for Lampasas County district clerk. The position is currently held by his wife, Edith Wagner Harrison, who is now running for county judge.
down from his post in June 2026. want to be when I grow up. I won’t be going far, though. I’ll truly enjoy cheering from the sidelines as the district continues to grow and thrive. “I have full confidence in the outstanding team we have in place, from our leadership to every member of the Lometa educational community, that it is exceptionally well- Rob Moore plans to step

down from his post in June 2026. want to be when I grow up. I won’t be going far, though. I’ll truly enjoy cheering from the sidelines as the district continues to grow and thrive. “I have full confidence in the outstanding team we have in place, from our leadership to every member of the Lometa educational community, that it is exceptionally well- Rob Moore plans to step

Lometa superintendent to step down in June

Mason Hines
Thursday, December 18, 2025
The Lometa ISD will be under new leadership next school year, as Superintendent Rob Moore announced at Tuesday’s Board of Trustees meeting he will resign effective June 30, 2026.Moore will be stepping down as superintendent after serving in the role since December 2020 and having been in education...
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