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Lampasan Jani Edwards speaks in a meeting of the Lampasas County Commissioners Court in favor of the Texas Right to Farm & Ranch amendment, which appears on ballots for the Nov. 7 Constitutional Amendment Election. ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasan Jani Edwards speaks in a meeting of the Lampasas County Commissioners Court in favor of the Texas Right to Farm & Ranch amendment, which appears on ballots for the Nov. 7 Constitutional Amendment Election. ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasans speak in favor of constitutional amendments

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Three Lampasans spoke in favor of farming and ranching rights and cost-of-living adjustments for retired teachers in a Lampasas County Commissioners Court meeting.

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News Staff
Thursday, October 26, 2023
BURN BAN LIFTED County Judge Randy Hoyer has lifted temporarily the outdoor burn ban that recently was enacted. Burning will be permitted until 6 p.m. on Oct. 31. EARLY VOTING CONTINUES Early voting in the Constitutional Amendment Election continues through next week.
Many hunters will be seeking a buck when they head to the deer blind or stand in the upcoming weeks. There is a five-deer limit in Lampasas County, with no more than two bucks harvested by a licensed hunter. Antler restrictions do apply. PATSY STONEHAM | COURTESY PHOTO

Many hunters will be seeking a buck when they head to the deer blind or stand in the upcoming weeks. There is a five-deer limit in Lampasas County, with no more than two bucks harvested by a licensed hunter. Antler restrictions do apply. PATSY STONEHAM | COURTESY PHOTO

General deer season to begin Nov. 4

News Staff
Thursday, October 26, 2023
The whitetail deer in Central Texas are a big draw for hunters. With the archery-only season set to conclude next week, the general season will open Nov. 4.
Central Counties Services Executive Director Johnnie Wardell speaks to the Lampasas County Commissioners Court on Monday about the services the non-profit mental health organization offers. Alexandria Randolph | Dispatch record

Central Counties Services Executive Director Johnnie Wardell speaks to the Lampasas County Commissioners Court on Monday about the services the non-profit mental health organization offers. Alexandria Randolph | Dispatch record

Mental health organization logs over 7,000 hours of service for Lampasas County

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, October 26, 2023
“Sometimes you just need some support and help from a mental health professional.” This was the message Johnnie Wardell, executive director of the Central Counties Services, delivered to the Lampasas County Commissioners Court on Monday. Given the designation of World Mental Health Day on Oct.
This year’s coastal hay is stored and ready to be fed. Inventory is in short supply for many producers, as 2023 has offered no reserves. joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

This year’s coastal hay is stored and ready to be fed. Inventory is in short supply for many producers, as 2023 has offered no reserves. joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

Hay production: a look at this year’s forecast

Joycesarah Mccabe
Monday, October 23, 2023
As Will Rogers once said, “A farmer has to be an optimist, or he wouldn’t still be a farmer.” For this year’s hay forecast, that could not be a more accurate statement. As Lampasas County heads into the cooler months, there is good news and bad news.
Courtesy photo Garden club members learned about leaf structure, hydration and pruning techniques for various grape varieties from vineyard owner Trish Fullerton at her home in San Saba.

Courtesy photo Garden club members learned about leaf structure, hydration and pruning techniques for various grape varieties from vineyard owner Trish Fullerton at her home in San Saba.

L-M Garden Club tours San Saba vineyard

News Staff
Monday, October 23, 2023
L-M Garden and Civic Club journeyed to San Saba on Oct. 16 to visit the vineyard of Trish Fullerton. She gave the group a tour and described in depth how a vineyard is started and maintained. Fullerton explained the pruning technique that allows the vines to produce grapes in abundance.
The pig trap made available by the Hill Country SWCD is a continuous-entry system that allows wild hogs to enter but prevents them from exiting. The traps are easy to set up and simple to operate, according to conservation technicians. COURTESY PHOTO | HILL COUNTRY SWCD

The pig trap made available by the Hill Country SWCD is a continuous-entry system that allows wild hogs to enter but prevents them from exiting. The traps are easy to set up and simple to operate, according to conservation technicians. COURTESY PHOTO | HILL COUNTRY SWCD

Hill Country SWCD offers pig traps for landowners’ use

News Staff
Monday, October 23, 2023
The wild pig population in Texas is estimated at 2.6 million, and it continues to grow. Wild pigs feed on almost any agricultural crop they can find. Their rooting damages cropland, pastureland, native rangeland as well as lawns and gardens.
COURTESY PHOTO | VISION LAMPASAS FACEBOOK PAGE

COURTESY PHOTO | VISION LAMPASAS FACEBOOK PAGE

Telescopes provide a rare glimpse of eclipse

News Staff
Monday, October 23, 2023
Friends of the Night Sky volunteers were on hand with high-powered telescopes at a recent farmers’ market to offer area residents a safe look at the sun.
Construction continues off Brown Street in east Lampasas, where Brodie Estates has seven lots of its 22 planned sites either under construction or completed. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Construction continues off Brown Street in east Lampasas, where Brodie Estates has seven lots of its 22 planned sites either under construction or completed. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Housing developments ongoing in Lampasas

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, October 23, 2023
EDITOR’S NOTE: Last year, the Dispatch Record published a story noting residential development within the Lampasas city limits. The following is an update to ongoing projects. Development in Lampasas County’s extraterritorial jurisdiction will be published in an upcoming edition.
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