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Lampasas is growing both in population and economically. Officials have drafted a comprehensive plan to address that growth, which bring challenges such as traffic congestion. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas is growing both in population and economically. Officials have drafted a comprehensive plan to address that growth, which bring challenges such as traffic congestion. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

The cost of growth

Anna Timmis
Thursday, November 18, 2021
As Lampasas has grown over the past 10 years, city officials got to work responding to the opportunities brought by that growth to help the city and its residents flourish. The growth was predictable because of Lampasas’ proximity to other cities and the intersection of several U.S. highways.
School celebrates area grandparents before Thanksgiving

School celebrates area grandparents before Thanksgiving

School celebrates area grandparents before Thanksgiving

News Staff
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Grandmother Cindy Herring, center, shares a laugh with her twin grandchildren Coby Crumley, left, and Brielle Crumley. The trio were among hundreds of families and students who shared lunchtime for Hanna Springs Elementary School’s Grandparents Day event on Thursday. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD
Above is the current map of county commissioners precincts. Precinct 1 is in red, Precinct 2 is in yellow, Precinct 3 is in blue, and Precinct 4 is in green. LAMPASAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT | COURTESY GRAPHIC

Above is the current map of county commissioners precincts. Precinct 1 is in red, Precinct 2 is in yellow, Precinct 3 is in blue, and Precinct 4 is in green. LAMPASAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT | COURTESY GRAPHIC

County adopts new commissioner precinct boundaries

Monique Brand
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Some Lampasas County residents will have a different commissioner representing them, effective with the new year. On Tuesday, the Lampasas County Commissioners Court held a public hearing on redrawing commissioner precincts, followed by a vote.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Thursday, November 18, 2021
FOOD PANTRY St. Mary Catholic Church will hold its monthly drive-through food pantry on Friday from 10:30 a.m. to noon. All in need are welcome. Come to the church parking lot at 701 N. Key in Lampasas, and volunteers will load up the vehicle with groceries.
Texas Farm Bureau state office in Waco, Texas | Wikipedia

Texas Farm Bureau state office in Waco, Texas | Wikipedia

Texas Farm Bureau to hold 88th annual meeting next month

News Staff
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Farmers and ranchers across the Lone Star State will meet in Corpus Christi in December as part of the 88th annual meeting of the Texas Farm Bureau (TFB), the state’s largest general farm and ranch organization.
A trade token for the White Elephant Saloon is shown in this digital image. The saloon opened in 1883 and was destroyed in a fire on Aug. 14, 1884. jeff jackson | courtesy image

A trade token for the White Elephant Saloon is shown in this digital image. The saloon opened in 1883 and was destroyed in a fire on Aug. 14, 1884. jeff jackson | courtesy image

White Elephant Saloon: quite a history for this short-lived enterprise

Jeff Jackson
Monday, November 15, 2021
EDITOR’s note: Lampasas historian Jeff Jackson has researched numerous local history topics. The following story is about an early-day saloon and its owner. George W. Scott (1855-1918) was almost the first white child born in what would become Lampasas County.
PATSY STONEHAM | COURTESY PHOTO

PATSY STONEHAM | COURTESY PHOTO

Classmates gather at Keystone Star Hotel

News Staff
Monday, November 15, 2021
In honor of their 55-year reunion, members of the Lampasas High School Class of 1966 gathered last month at the Keystone Star Hotel for a special celebration.

Browning Garden Club to meet gather in Kempner

News Staff
Monday, November 15, 2021
The Browning Community Garden Club – serving the Kempner, Copperas Cove and Lampasas area – will hold its November meeting today at 10 a.m. The club meets at the Kempner Volunteer Fire Department Training Building, 315 Pecan St. in Kempner. New members are always welcome.
PATSY STONEHAM | COURTESY PHOTO

PATSY STONEHAM | COURTESY PHOTO

Class of 1956 celebrates 65th anniversary

News Staff
Monday, November 15, 2021
The Lampasas High School Class of 1956 gathered this year at the Adamsville Community Center, where classmates reminisced and recognized the 65th anniversary of their graduation.
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