BRIEFLY

RIATA RODEO/LTX BBQ FEST The Riata Roundup Rodeo is April 28-30 at the 580 Sports Complex in west Lampasas. A jackpot barrel race will be fea A jackpot barrel race will be featured April 28, with mutton bustin’ and numerous rodeo events offered April 29 and April 30.

Earth Day 2022: Celebrate God’s creation

A small moth relaxes on a lavender plant at Cooper Spring Nature Park in Lampasas on Wednesday afternoon. Today is Earth Day, a day celebrated globally to learn about the planet and encourage environmental protection. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Sales tax holiday offered on emergency supplies

Recent tornadic activity near Salado serves as a reminder to Central Texans that the severe weather season is here.

Turkey hunt proves successful

Kaitlyn Finkbeiner harvested her first wild turkey April 3 on the Open A K Ranch east of Lometa. She enjoyed the beautiful Texas weather that accompanied her successful weekend hunt.. COURTESY PHOTO

Evant ISD adopts four-day calendar for its 2022-2023 school year

Changing to a four-day school week may sound radical, but it’s not a new concept, according to Dr. Brenda Martinez, superintendent of the Evant Independent School District.

Lampasas County resident Dale Summit

Lampasas County resident Dale Summit submitted this nearly full moon photo from April 14. Those who enjoy stargazing might want to look to the night skies, as Venus, Saturn, Mars and Jupiter this week will form a rare four-planet alignment visible over the Northern Hemisphere. COURTESY PHOTO

SHEEP AND GOAT AUCTION

The April 14 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows. Total receipts: 3,026. Previous week: 4,129. Trends: Light kids $10 lower. Slaughter kids $10 lower; slaughter nannies steady to $10 lower; replacement nannies steady.

Lampasas school district confronts teacher shortage

The Lampasas Independent School District is seeking alternative ways to hire more teachers. During a called meeting Wednesday, trustees approved a plan for Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe to hire contractual personnel through the end of August.