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Cattle graze on native grasses at Mule Step, a ranch in Lampasas County. Cattle continue to rank as the top commodity in Texas, with a market value representing $12.3 billion, according to the Texas Department of Agriculture. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Cattle graze on native grasses at Mule Step, a ranch in Lampasas County. Cattle continue to rank as the top commodity in Texas, with a market value representing $12.3 billion, according to the Texas Department of Agriculture. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

More than money: the true price of ag independence

Joycesarah Mccabe
Monday, January 23, 2023
Cowboy poet and veterinarian Baxter Black once said that despite everything America imports, we could be at peace knowing at least we can feed ourselves. Black spoke those words many years ago, and the outlook for agricultural independence now is not as certain.

SHEEP, GOAT AUCTION

News Staff
Monday, January 23, 2023
The Jan. 19 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows. Total receipts: 2,029. Previous week: 1,758. Trends: Light kids steady to $5 lower. Slaughter kids $10 lower; slaughter nannies $10 lower; replacement nannies $10 lower.
U.S. Rep. August Pfluger (R-San Angelo) speaks to those in attendance at his first town hall meeting in Lampasas. The gathering was held Thursday at the former middle school cafeteria. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

U.S. Rep. August Pfluger (R-San Angelo) speaks to those in attendance at his first town hall meeting in Lampasas. The gathering was held Thursday at the former middle school cafeteria. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Congressman Pfluger makes stop in Lampasas

Erick Mitchell
Monday, January 23, 2023
U.S. Rep. August Pfluger made his first stop of the new term in Congress when he came to Lampasas to visit with constituents at the former middle school cafeteria. He has started his second term representing District 11, which now includes Lampasas County.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, January 23, 2023
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP GriefShare is a support group designed to help people rebuild their lives after losing a loved one. The group is led by local residents who have experienced grief and want to help others through the difficult days ahead. FOOD PANTRY St.
Connie Green is the new fire chief for the Kempner Volunteer Fire Department. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Connie Green is the new fire chief for the Kempner Volunteer Fire Department. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

A life of service

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, January 19, 2023
New Kempner Volunteer Fire Department Chief Connie Green is cut from a different cloth when it comes to caring for others. After spending 22 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, Green knew she needed to find another way to keep giving back. Fortunately, all good things happen for a reason.

SHEEP AND GOAT AUCTION

News Staff
Thursday, January 19, 2023
The Jan. 12 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows. Total receipts: 1,758. Previous week: 2,673. Trends: Light kids $10 lower. Slaughter kids $10 lower; slaughter nannies $5-$10 lower; replacement nannies steady.
hunter king | dispatch record

hunter king | dispatch record

Students craft farm, ranch projects for competition

News Staff
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Vanessa Perez, left, and Mia Surber of the Lometa FFA show off the furniture they crafted for the Home/Indoor category of the Ag Mechanics Show at the Lampasas County Youth Livestock competition held last week.
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