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Sgt. Tony Barrio, center, was celebrated at a retirement reception for his years of service to the city. With the officer are, from left, Patrol Lt. Chuck Montgomery, Sgt. Investigator Fidel Morua, Coryell County Constable Guy Bevridge, Lampasas Police Sgt. Steve Sheldon and Police Chief Jody Cummings joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

Sgt. Tony Barrio, center, was celebrated at a retirement reception for his years of service to the city. With the officer are, from left, Patrol Lt. Chuck Montgomery, Sgt. Investigator Fidel Morua, Coryell County Constable Guy Bevridge, Lampasas Police Sgt. Steve Sheldon and Police Chief Jody Cummings joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

LPD issues fond farewell to retiring officer

Joycesarah Mccabe
Monday, February 5, 2024
After more than 20 years of service to the Lampasas community, Sgt. Tony Barrio has decided to put away his sidearm, hang up his badge and retire from the Lampasas Police Department. Barrio has invested over 30 years in his public safety career.

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News Staff
Monday, February 5, 2024
National 4-H conference A Lampasas homeschool student has been named a delegate for a National 4-H Conference in April. Lampasas County Farm Bureau Junior Director Allison Martin has been selected to attend the National 4-H Conference 2024 as a Texas delegate.
File photo | dispatch record Tickets for Wild West Casino Night usually sell out prior to the event, which is great news for local nonprofit organizations that depend on the fundraiser.

File photo | dispatch record Tickets for Wild West Casino Night usually sell out prior to the event, which is great news for local nonprofit organizations that depend on the fundraiser.

Wild West Casino Night benefits multitude of nonprofit projects

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Wild West Casino Night is well known in Lampasas as a evening of fun and gaming. Beyond that, it’s also how three area non-profit organization raise money for annual projects and often share the wealth with others. Dorinda Barrett, president of Vision Lampasas, said the event to be held Feb.

Forecasters expect rain, high winds this weekend

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Lampasas residents should expect thunderstorms on Friday night and high winds to prevail on Sunday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. After a week of sunny skies, the NWS lists a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms for the community after noon on Friday.

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
sam houston state university Sam Houston State University in Huntsville recently conferred degrees at commencement exercises after the 2023 fall semester. Among the graduates is Brooke Johnson of Lampasas, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Lampasas native Terry McBride will perform for the Cultural Activitites Center fundraiser in March. courtesy photo

Lampasas native Terry McBride will perform for the Cultural Activitites Center fundraiser in March. courtesy photo

Music legends to perform at gala in Temple

News Staff
Monday, January 29, 2024
For more than 50 years, The Contemporaries of the Cultural Activities Center have raised money to support the CAC, focusing on opportunities for children to participate in activities that will stimulate a lifelong interest in the arts.

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Monday, January 29, 2024
south plains college Sami Thompson of Lometa graduated with an Associate of Applied Science in surgical technology from South Plains College after the fall 2023 semester. Thompson was among more than 400 students recognized for their academic achievement.
Members of Lampasas Friends of the Night Sky gather with the Lampasas City Council for a photo to celebrate the resolution proclaiming February as Night Sky Awareness Month. courtesy photo | friends of the niight sky

Members of Lampasas Friends of the Night Sky gather with the Lampasas City Council for a photo to celebrate the resolution proclaiming February as Night Sky Awareness Month. courtesy photo | friends of the niight sky

February recognized as Night Sky Awareness Month

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Friends of the Night Sky attended a meeting of the Lampasas City Council on Monday to request recognition for one of Texas’ biggest assets: the night sky.
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