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RANDOM DISTRACTIONS BY MARK MONTGOMERY

RANDOM DISTRACTIONS BY MARK MONTGOMERY

Cold air and crank windows

Mark Montgomery
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Alot of people — Baby Boomers — bemoan the fact that we don’t still live in the 1960s. Many claim to want to go back to those times. Socially and politically, this is touted as a way to slide back into the good old days, when everything was great.
Spanish teacher Denisse Eddings has been selected as a Teacher of the Month at Lampasas High School. “She is a quick learner and demonstrates what a good teacher looks like with her calm demeanor and great relationships with her students,” said Assistant Principal Ryan Race. On hand to congratulate Eddings are Principal Paul Weinheimer, left, and Clay Phillips of Texas Farm Bureau Insurance. COURTESY PHOTO

Spanish teacher Denisse Eddings has been selected as a Teacher of the Month at Lampasas High School. “She is a quick learner and demonstrates what a good teacher looks like with her calm demeanor and great relationships with her students,” said Assistant Principal Ryan Race. On hand to congratulate Eddings are Principal Paul Weinheimer, left, and Clay Phillips of Texas Farm Bureau Insurance. COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas High School selects February faculty of the month

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2026

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2026
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Medical facility holds ribbon-cutting event

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2026
U.S. Dermatology Partners has celebrated its new location in Lampasas with a recent ribboncutting event. The office at 207 West Avenue E is headed by physician assistant Keven Faust and provides comprehensive services for patients of all ages to address a wide range of skin conditions.

Community Bridge to meet March 9

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2026
All bridge players are welcome to join the monthly gathering of Community Bridge. The group plays the second Monday of each month in the Fellowship Hall at First Presbyterian Church, 403 S. Chestnut St. in Lampasas.The next play date will be Monday. Play will begin at 1 p.m.

FRIDAY, MARCH 6

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2026
BINGO, 10 a.m. Lampasas Multi-Service Center, 901 S. Live Oak.ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, 7 p.m. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Fourth Street and Chestnut.CLASSICS AT THE CLASSIC, 4 p.m. Storm’s Drive-in back parking lot, 201 N. Key Ave. Bring your classic vehicles and lawn chairs.

DISTRICT COURT

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge Debbie Garrett presiding over the day’s hearings.

CORRECTION

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2026
An item in the District Court listing that ran Feb. 27 contained incorrect information about one case.Defendant Meliton Zavala Medrano of Lometa faces a charge of injury to a child/elderly/disabled person with intent to cause bodily injury. Sentencing is scheduled April 17 in 27th District Court.
Paul Holland with the Hill Country Soil & Water Conservation District says the hog traps are easy to set up and simple to operate. Landowners simply need to supply bait corn to lure wild pigs into the trap. The trap system may be leased for up to 60 days. COURTESY PHOTO

Paul Holland with the Hill Country Soil & Water Conservation District says the hog traps are easy to set up and simple to operate. Landowners simply need to supply bait corn to lure wild pigs into the trap. The trap system may be leased for up to 60 days. COURTESY PHOTO

Wild pig traps available for lease to ranchers

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Hill Country Soil & Water Conservation District has announced an increase to the number of days available for leasing its wild pig traps.Now, landowners and land users in Lampasas and Burnet counties can lease a Pig Brig Trap system for periods of 60 days at the same, original fee of $250.
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