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Park facility gets a modern refresh

Park facility gets a modern refresh

Park facility gets a modern refresh

News Staff
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Lampasas Association for the Arts announced its newest mural project on social media Tuesday. Local artist Bobby Starr updated the bathroom exterior at Campbell Park in a colorful geometric style that matches his previous work, “The Court of Mondrian.

"Hottest July on record"

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, August 17, 2023
More active wildfires were reported this week with temperatures still in the triple digits. In addition, Texas Forest Service officials have called last month the “hottest July on record” for many areas in Texas.  The Texas Forest Service reported an active, 110-acre fire in north Lampasas County.

NWS issues excessive heat warning for Thursday, Friday

Erick Mitchell
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
At 1:10 p.m. this afternoon, the National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning for Lampasas County that will run from 2:00 p.m. on Thursday to 9:00 p.m. on Friday.  Temperatures in Lampasas County are expected to reach 106 degrees Fahrenheit on Thursday afternoon.

Lampasas enters Stage 4 Drought Response

Alexandria Randolph
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
The city of Lampasas will move to Stage 4 Drought Response – Critical Water Shortage Conditions as of Tuesday.  In a workshop session prior to the regular council meeting on Monday, City Manager Finley deGraffenried updated council members on the aftermath of the July 25 Kempner Water Supply Corp.

School officials explain watering of Badger Field

Erick Mitchell
Monday, August 14, 2023
Update: Since this article was written, Lampasas entered Stage 4 Drought Response.  Lampasas Independent School District is doing all it can to preserve the playing surface at Badger Field while abiding by the city’s water restrictions. Superintendent Dr.

Sheep and Goat auction

News Staff
Monday, August 14, 2023
The Aug. 10 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows. Total receipts: 1,883. Previous week: 1,911. Trends: Light kids $5 higher. Slaughter kids steady; slaughter nannies $5 higher; replacement nannies $10 higher.
Emily Brister will use her HLSR Area Go Texan scholarship at Tarleton State University. courtesy photo

Emily Brister will use her HLSR Area Go Texan scholarship at Tarleton State University. courtesy photo

Go Texan Scholarships presented

News Staff
Monday, August 14, 2023
Two Lampasas High School graduates have been selected to receive Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Area Go Texan Scholarships. Emily Brister and Camille Hart are among the 494 students across the state who received a scholarship from the organization’s educational program.
Anh and Joseph Trousdale are shown with family members and H-E-B corporate officials after their PhoLicious soup kits took the grand prize in this year’s Quest for Texas Best competition. courtesy photo

Anh and Joseph Trousdale are shown with family members and H-E-B corporate officials after their PhoLicious soup kits took the grand prize in this year’s Quest for Texas Best competition. courtesy photo

Quest for Texas Best competition names former Lampasans the big winner

News Staff
Monday, August 14, 2023
For the past decade, H-E-B grocery has offered its Quest for Texas Best competition, scouring the state for the finest local products to feature on its store shelves.

Class reunions

News Staff
Monday, August 14, 2023
Class of 1958 The Lampasas High School Class of 1958 will hold its 65-year reunion Oct. 28 at the Keystone Star Hotel for an 11:30 a.m. lunch. For more information, classmates should contact Mary Anne Fowler Potter at 979-679-0779 or email MaryAnnePotter@aol.com.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

Tag, teachers -- you’re it!

News Staff
Monday, August 14, 2023
The first vehicle in the Taylor Creek Elementary School dropoff line on the opening day of classes belongs to Matthew and Victoria Hinen, who had this lighthearted message for teachers. Principal Shona Moore said it made morning car duty enjoyable for everyone.
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