Ranchers to vote in Lampasas-Burnet County Committee Election

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has mailed ballots for the Farm Service Agency county committee election to eligible farmers and ranchers. To be counted, ballots must be returned to the Lampasas-Burnet FSA office or postmarked by Dec. 5.

Kempner man arrested in child sex assault case

The Kempner Police Department arrested a man on felony child sex abuse charges after a tip from a state agency.

Game wardens use thermal drones to locate missing persons, suspects

Texas game wardens made two rescues in the Hill Country and an arrest in East Texas recently using drone technology and collaboration with local law enforcement, according to various news reports. On Nov. 12, federal officials in Bell County reached out for assistance in a missing person case.

New clothing boutique opens in Lampasas

Elisa Grace Boutique at 303 S. Key Ave. is among the newest business ventures in Lampasas. Owner Elisa Miller is shown holding the scissors, with family, friends and chamber of commerce staff joining her for the ribbon-cutting event.

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City Council evaluates recycling program

The Lampasas City Council has authorized staff to investigate more options for city recycling services. In a workshop prior to the regular session this week, city staff told council members Lampasas is running a slight deficit in its recycling program.

Sprucing up for the holidays

Nancee Stevens, a volunteer with Vision Lampasas, works to spread some Christmas cheer by adding holly décor to the downtown area. Stevens, and the many other artists with Vision Lampasas, have painted more than 20 business windows around the courthouse square.

BRIEFLY

OUTDOOR BURNING ALLOWED County Judge Randy Hoyer on Monday signed an order to lift temporarily the restrictions on outdoor burning in Lampasas County. The burn ban now is scheduled to go back into effect at 6 p.m. Dec. 12.