Adamsville VFD Auxiliary gears up for Cowboy Ball

It’s time to put on the dancing boots and get ready for the Adamsville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary’s Cowboy Ball on June 13 at The Landing, at the Bar 17 Ranch.The event will include everything from fresh barbecue to live music and, of course, dancing.

Peaches available from Kiwanis Club

The Kiwanis Club of Lampasas is offering a 22-pound box of Texas peaches for $60. Funds raised help support local scholarships. Order deadline is June 19. To place an order, call Randy Morris at 512-556-6220 or Lampasas Lawyer PLLC at 512-556-6228; or mail a check to Kiwanis Club, P.O.

Vintage vehicles congregate at the Keystone

The Lampasas Auto Company hosted the San Antonio Model T Ford Club Friday though Saturday. Vintage vehicles could be seen outside the historic Keystone Star Hotel property Friday afternoon before visitors visited other popular spots in and around Lampasas.

Chamber Music Festival offers two free concerts this weekend

The Lampasas County Chamber Music Festival will continue its 2026 season with two concerts this week.The first, entitled “Bach’s Lunch,” is Friday at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 401 S. Chestnut St. in Lampasas.

LCAD proposes budget increase for 2027

The Lampasas Central Appraisal District is proposing a 9.25% increase for its 2027 budget in an effort to hire more staff, invest in employee training and boost mapping accuracy.

Foam party draws a crowd

The Lampasas Public Library offered a foam party and cool treats outside in its park to help celebrate the start of its Summer Reading programs. Reading logs are available for children to track their reading in June, and prizes are offered for those who reach various milestones.

BRIEFLY

OUTDOOR BURNING MAY CONTINUE County Judge Randy Hoyer has agreed to the continued lifting of the countywide burn ban. Outdoor burning will be allowed until June 22 at 5 p.m.

Heading to officer camp

Flames officers for the coming year at Lampasas High School are, from left to right, Gabriella Schlipp, Carly-Etta Renshaw, Avalyn Southard, Zoey Rivas and Hartley Johnson.

Edmonson named Lometa ISD’s next superintendent

One step through the doors of the Lometa Independent School District campus reveals not only an atmosphere of learning but one of positivity.