‘Lampasas County: Past & Present’ book unveiled

The Lampasas County Museum Foundation, in cooperation with Arcadia Publishing, has released a new book entitled “Lampasas County: Past & Present.

Food pantry offers next distribution on Dec. 16

St. Mary Catholic Church’s Food Pantry Ministry will hold its next drive-through food distribution on Dec. 16 from 9:30-11 a.m. at the church parking lot, 701 N. Key Ave. in Lampasas. All in need are welcome.

Santa rescued from treetops

This gingerbread tableau depicts the fire department rescuing Santa from atop a tree, where his Christmas delivery must have gone awry. Good thing first responders were on hand to assist.

CHRISTMAS TREE CONTEST RESULTS

Lampasas County Museum has released the names of winners in its Decorated Tree Contest. The trees will remain on display at the museum until Dec. 17. Adult division: First: Arnold Street Ladies Bible Study Second: Lampasas Public Library Third: Vision Lampasas.

A visit with Mrs. Claus

While her husband greeted children in the Ajinomoto Foods lobby, Mrs. Claus is joined by friends from the Lampasas Public Library who welcomed her to town for the Carol of Lights. She is pictured here with, from left to right, Ruthie Martin, Sheryl Hausmann, Judy Lansford and Sarah Watson.

community calendar

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Santa makes appearance in Killeen

Children in the Killeen area had an opportunty to visit last week with Santa Claus at the AdventHealth Central Texas tree lighting ceremony.

Donation made to Adamsville VFD

Toys collected at the Lampasas County Republican Party’s annual Christmas dinner will help children in the Adamsville area enjoy a holiday gift this year.

Teachers of the month honored

Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Agent Clay Phillips of Lampasas was at Taylor Creek Elementary recently to recognize several of its teachers. He is shown with Kasey Borland, left, the teacher of the month for November, and Lori Gardner, paraprofessional of the month.

DISTRICT COURT

Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge John Gauntt presiding over the day’s hearings. Defendant Garbriella Michealson Orozco of Brownwood entered a plea of guilty and was found guilty of fraudulent use/possession of identifying information-number of items less than five.