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Filing to begin for city election

News Staff
Thursday, January 5, 2023
Lampasas city officials have announced the filing period for a place on the ballot in the May 6 municipal election. Filing will open Jan. 18 and extend through Feb. 17.
JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

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Drawing people to the downtown square

News Staff
Thursday, January 5, 2023
This familiar cowboy image has long been associated with Lampasas County’s rich agricultural heritage. Here, he beckons newcomers and visitors to the historic downtown area of Lampasas.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Thursday, January 5, 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. The group will meet on Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Jan.
Tim Weinrick started his role as the new Lampasas Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief on Oct. 4. ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH RECORD

Tim Weinrick started his role as the new Lampasas Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief on Oct. 4. ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH RECORD

New volunteer assistant chief finds meaning through service

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, January 5, 2023
New Lampasas Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief Tim Weinrick never thought he was going to become a firefighter at all. “When I first started out, I wanted to do more on the support side and help out whenever I could with giving people snacks on calls, helping with functions,” he said.

Shuford named commissioner of state health department

News Staff
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Texas Health and Human Services Executive Commissioner Cecile Erwin Young has selected Dr. Jennifer Shuford to be commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services, effective immediately. Shuford has been serving as interim commissioner since September, when former commissioner Dr.
WENDY DAUGHERTY | COURTESY PHOTO

WENDY DAUGHERTY | COURTESY PHOTO

County officials sworn in on Sunday

News Staff
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Lampasas County wasted no time ensuring its public officials were duly sworn in on the first day of 2023. In a ceremony Sunday at 10 a.m.
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Long career comes to an end for county clerk

News Staff
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
County Clerk Connie Hartmann was honored at a retirement reception in December before her last day in office. She served Lampasas County in her official capacity for 40 years. She is pictured here addressing the Commissioners Court. Her retirement became effective Dec. 31.
According to Lampasas Police Department officials, commercial truck traffic coming into the city on FM 1478/Naruna Road is required by city ordinance to travel along Howe Street to North Avenue/FM 580 before then heading east to Key Avenue. Trucks are not allowed to travel residential streets such as West Sixth Street to take a shortcut to the main thoroughfare. TRISH GRIFFITH | DISPATCH RECORD GRAPHIC

According to Lampasas Police Department officials, commercial truck traffic coming into the city on FM 1478/Naruna Road is required by city ordinance to travel along Howe Street to North Avenue/FM 580 before then heading east to Key Avenue. Trucks are not allowed to travel residential streets such as West Sixth Street to take a shortcut to the main thoroughfare. TRISH GRIFFITH | DISPATCH RECORD GRAPHIC

Truck traffic through residential areas being addressed, police officials say

Alexandria Randolph
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
The Lampasas Police Department has taken action to mitigate an increase of truck traffic on Naruna Road, officials said.
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