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courtesy photo | gardener’s supply company This heart-shaped concrete tabletop planter adds beauty indoors even when space is limited.

courtesy photo | gardener’s supply company This heart-shaped concrete tabletop planter adds beauty indoors even when space is limited.

Growing an indoor succulent garden

Melinda Myers
Monday, January 16, 2023
It’s no surprise that succulents, including cacti, are popular. These easy-care houseplants come in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes, making them perfect for any home. All you need is a lot of light and benign neglect to raise healthy and beautiful succulents.
Amy Spears is a National Certified Counselor and Level II Restoration Therapist. courtesy photo

Amy Spears is a National Certified Counselor and Level II Restoration Therapist. courtesy photo

Mental health wellness seminar set for Jan. 21

Mason Hines
Monday, January 16, 2023
A program to assist residents with handling various mental health issues is coming to Lampasas County. The Jan. 21 Wellness Workshop will take place at Lampasas High School and is being sponsored by the Lampasas Ministerial Alliance.
John “JW” Wilkerson

John “JW” Wilkerson

Kempner council ponders new speed limits

Erick Mitchell
Monday, January 16, 2023
Increasing traffic stops along U.S. Highway 190 highlighted the discussion at last week’s Kempner City Council meeting. In the yearly report from City Manager Heriberto Rodriguez, traffic enforcement contacts increased to 865 during 2022.
Lampasas ISD Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe, left, and LISD Board of Trustees President Randy Morris discuss business during the January school board meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas ISD Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe, left, and LISD Board of Trustees President Randy Morris discuss business during the January school board meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas ISD eyes ways to prevent THC-vaping

Erick Mitchell
Monday, January 16, 2023
New measures are coming to Lampasas Independent School District to reduce THC-vaping problems. The changes were discussed at last week’s Board of Trustees meeting. The new policy recommendations were constructed by high school administrators, district officers and the school board.
City officials said crews from SPA Skate Parks will arrive on Wednesday to begin concrete work on Campbell Skate Park. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

City officials said crews from SPA Skate Parks will arrive on Wednesday to begin concrete work on Campbell Skate Park. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

City considers signage for new skate park

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, January 16, 2023
With the construction of a public skate park in full swing, Lampasas City Council members have begun discussions on what kind of signage to install at the park. In a Jan.
JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Grand champion steer named at annual show

News Staff
Monday, January 16, 2023
Selie Hodge, at right, exhibited the grand champion steer at the Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show on Saturday. Complete results and photos of the winning entries will be published in Friday’s edition.
New height regulations would allow multi-story, residential buildings such as apartments in Lampasas to rise to 55 feet, or four stories tall. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

New height regulations would allow multi-story, residential buildings such as apartments in Lampasas to rise to 55 feet, or four stories tall. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

New building height rules to take effect in Lampasas

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, January 16, 2023
In a unanimous vote last Monday, Lampasas City Council approved the first reading of an amendment to a city ordinance that will allow taller structures within city limits.
ERCK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERCK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Work underway at former Santa Fe Depot

Erick Mitchell
Monday, January 16, 2023
The historic Santa Fe Depot building is being renovated, and new buildings are being added to the site. Owner Rick Hardin believes the site could house a restaurant or microbrewery and host special events. For more on what Hardin envisions for the project, see page 2.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, January 16, 2023
TOWN HALL MEETING Congressman August Pfluger will be in Lampasas Thursday for a town hall meeting with area residents. The meeting is from 1-2 p.m. at the old middle school cafeteria at 103 N. Western Ave. Pfluger represents the 11th District of Texas, which includes Lampasas County.
courtesy photo Putting dictionaries in the classroom The Copperas Cove Rotary Club donated dictionaries for every third-grade student at Taylor Creek Elementary School. Sarah Seidler and Tom Pursel, shown here, passed out the dictionaries and answered questions from students.

courtesy photo Putting dictionaries in the classroom The Copperas Cove Rotary Club donated dictionaries for every third-grade student at Taylor Creek Elementary School. Sarah Seidler and Tom Pursel, shown here, passed out the dictionaries and answered questions from students.

Putting dictionaries in the classroom

News Staff
Thursday, January 12, 2023
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