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Paul Wilborn, representing WCID #1, speaks to the Commissioners Court about flood-control concerns he has related to a proposed Pitt Creek Ranch development. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Paul Wilborn, representing WCID #1, speaks to the Commissioners Court about flood-control concerns he has related to a proposed Pitt Creek Ranch development. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Commissioners Court discusses proposed Pitt Creek development

Hunter King
Thursday, December 1, 2022
The top subjects at Monday’s meeting of the Lampasas County Commissioners Court were the potential development of the Pitt Creek Ranch subdivision and how its construction could create water safety issues pertaining to drainage and flood control.
Santa is expected to ride in style for this year’s Holidazzle Lighted Christmas Parade, as he did in previous parades through downtown Lampasas. The jolly old man will be available Saturday from 3-4 p.m. at the Ajinomoto Foods lobby, 601 E. Third St., for photos before he joins the parade later in the evening. FILE PHOTO

Santa is expected to ride in style for this year’s Holidazzle Lighted Christmas Parade, as he did in previous parades through downtown Lampasas. The jolly old man will be available Saturday from 3-4 p.m. at the Ajinomoto Foods lobby, 601 E. Third St., for photos before he joins the parade later in the evening. FILE PHOTO

Carol of Lights festivities usher in Yule season

Joycesarah Mccabe
Monday, November 28, 2022
Mark your calendars for Dec. 3, as Vision Lampasas kicks off the holiday season with a plethora of activities for the weekend. This year’s Carol of Lights festivities will begin with the farmer’s market and craft fair at 8 a.m. Saturday on the square’s east side.

Officials discuss future of former jail lot

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, November 28, 2022
The Lampasas County Commissioners Court has engaged in continued discussion about the future of a vacant lot that formerly served as the site of the Lampasas County Sheriff’s Department and jail. County Judge Randy Hoyer said the Oct.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, November 28, 2022
BRUSH CHIPPING CONCLUDES This week marks the last of the city’s free brush-chipping service for brush sitting at curbside.
The His Kids ministry has changed the lives of several generations of Lampasans. courtesy photo

The His Kids ministry has changed the lives of several generations of Lampasans. courtesy photo

His Kids ministry helps generations of Lampasans

Anna Sylvestre
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
When Angel Norton was a child in the ’90s, she moved to Lampasas, and her mom announced she was going to camp. They would meet at the courthouse, and Richard Williams, called “Big R” because of how tall he was, would take the youth in a big bus to His Hill Ranch Camp.

Museum contests open for Carol of Lights

Veronica Butler
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
As part of the Carol of Lights festivities, the Lampasas County Museum will host its annual Gingerbread House Contest and Christmas Tree Decorating Contest. This year’s theme for both contests is “I’ll Be Home for Christmas: A Tribute to First Responders.
Lampasas High School students collected donations in the school gymnasium during a previous year’s Angel Tree event. Courtesy photo

Lampasas High School students collected donations in the school gymnasium during a previous year’s Angel Tree event. Courtesy photo

Lampasas High School hosts third annual Angel Tree event

Anna Sylvestre
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
A Lampasas High School student group is putting on the campus’ third annual Angel Tree collection, with the main event Dec. 9 at the high school gym. Community members and organizations within the school can help collect gifts and toys for families in need starting Nov. 29.
“Senseless Secrets” is the latest title in the list of Michael Lanning’s military history publications. Courtesy photo

“Senseless Secrets” is the latest title in the list of Michael Lanning’s military history publications. Courtesy photo

New book published by Lampasas author

News Staff
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
“Senseless Secrets: The Failures of U.S. Military Intelligence from the Revolution to Afghanistan” is available from Stackpole Books. It is the newest book written by Michael Lee Lanning of Lampasas.
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