County to provide new benefit for employees

During Monday’s regular meeting, the Lampasas County Commissioners Court agreed by a 4-1 vote to purchase air ambulance coverage for all the county’s 116 employees. Cost is $11,600.

Council awards bid for golf course work

After sustaining heavy damage during last year’s July flood, the Hancock Park Golf Course is on the comeback trail.During Monday’s Lampasas City Council meeting, members awarded a bid to Greenscapes Six, LLC to replace the Hole No. 2 green and approved an agreement with Schaumberg and Polk, Inc.

BRIEFLY

‘GOD BLESS AMERICA’The Lampasas County Historical Commission will host a special program Aug. 3 to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. Dr.

Getting ready to fire up the grill

Eric Arnold gives a grin to the camera while cleaning his grill. Arnold, a part of “Bigg E BBQ,” was one of 40 teams to compete at the Creating Badger Builders’ Hotter than Hell 2.0 barbecue cook-off held July 24-25.

Lampasas ISD releases 2026-27 school supplies lists

With the start of the2026-27 Lampasas ISD school year approaching, gathering school supplies is a must for parents and children.The new school year will begin Aug.13.

Deadline to order peaches is Aug. 21

Kiwanis Club of Lampasas is taking orders for Colorado peaches. A 22-pound box is $60. Proceeds help fund local scholarships. Order deadline is Aug. 21. Call Randy Morris at 512-556-6220 or Lampasas Lawyer PLLC at 512-556-6228; or send check and phone number to P.O. Box 1621, Lampasas, TX 76550.

Bridge group meets this month

Heather Oliver was the first-place winner at Community Bridge on July 13. Ted Deyo placed second, and Sylvia Miller was third.Barbara Mullican and Lou Wiginton claimed the slam prize, and Kathy Griffis-Bailey and Heather Oliver had the highest round.

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