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Patriot Academy class to be offered at library

News Staff
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Lampasas-area residents are invited to a twosession, video-based course on “A Blueprint for Rebuilding Liberty, Just in Time for America’s 250th.”The class will be led by Charley Kennington and is hosted by the Lampasas Public Library and Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce.Session one is March 21...
Cast members a part of Lampasas High School’s UIL One-Act Play production pose for a photo after a top distict performance that saw students advance to the bi-district round. COURTESY PHOTO

Cast members a part of Lampasas High School’s UIL One-Act Play production pose for a photo after a top distict performance that saw students advance to the bi-district round. COURTESY PHOTO

LHS One-Act Play advances to bi-district

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Lampasas High School students participating in the UIL One-Act Play competition have clinched their place in the bi-district round after a stellar performance at the district meet on Tuesday.Schools competing alongside Lampasas at the district competition included Marble Falls, Jarrell, Salado,...
COURTESY PHOTO The Lampasas High School Wind Ensemble band poses for a photo after garnering superior ratings at the UIL Concert and Sight-Reading evaluation on March 3.

COURTESY PHOTO The Lampasas High School Wind Ensemble band poses for a photo after garnering superior ratings at the UIL Concert and Sight-Reading evaluation on March 3.

Badger Bands earn top honors at UIL competition

Erick Mitchell
Monday, March 9, 2026
The Lampasas High School Wind Ensemble and Symphonic bands achieved superior ratings at the UIL Concert and Sight-Reading evaluation March 3.In the event held at Lago Vista High School, both bands achieved division-one ratings for the concert and sight-reading portions.
Kalm’s St. John’s Wort is a bee-friendly shrub. COURTESY PHOTO | MELINDAMYERS.COM

Kalm’s St. John’s Wort is a bee-friendly shrub. COURTESY PHOTO | MELINDAMYERS.COM

Boost landscape beauty with bee-friendly shrubs

Melinda Myers
Monday, March 9, 2026
Plant a variety of beefriendly shrubs, and enjoy year-round beauty and loads of pollinator appeal. Include a mix of spring, summer and fall bloomers, providing nectar and pollen for visiting bees throughout the season.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

TCE teacher celebrates remission

News Staff
Monday, March 9, 2026
Taylor Creek Elementary School second-grade teacher Jason Jones was recognized in a special ceremony Feb. 26 for entering remission after a battle with cancer.

Wildlife Tax Valuation Workshop planned in Hamilton

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department will sponsor a Wildlife Tax Valuation Workshop March 20 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center in Hamilton, 212 E. Coke St.Topics to be covered include:• overview of Wildlife Tax Valuation• habitat evaluation• target species...

Friends of the Night Sky to host stargazing event Saturday

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2026
The whole family is invited to view Lampasas’ dark skies on Saturday.Campbell Park and the Hanna Springs Sculpture Garden at 501 E. North Ave. will be the site for The Stars At Night, scheduled from 5-9 p.m.If the weather is rainy, the old middle school cafeteria on Western Avenue will serve as the...

Small landowner workshop series scheduled

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Small Landowner Workshop Series is designed for landowners (no acreage limit involved) interested in learning about wildlife and habitat management.The three-part series starts with the basics of land stewardship and progresses to wildlife management practices and conserving the land for future...
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