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Beta Mu hosts weekly story time throughout July

Beta Mu hosts weekly story time throughout July

Beta Mu hosts weekly story time throughout July

News Staff
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Beta Mu member and retired Lampasas Independent School District educator Jan Vann read books about animals to an audience of 20 at the Lampasas Public Library on Wednesday. The organization holds weekly story time throughout the month of July. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD
Emergency workers respond to a two-vehicle collision Wednesday afternoon outside Lometa. DAVID LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

Emergency workers respond to a two-vehicle collision Wednesday afternoon outside Lometa. DAVID LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

Crash near Lometa kills San Saba man

Monique Brand
Thursday, July 22, 2021
A San Saba man was pronounced dead after a two-vehicle crash southeast of Lometa late Wednesday afternoon. Texas Department of Public Safety troopers responded to the crash on U.S. Highway 183 east around 5 p.m. DPS Sgt.
Present for the governor’s June 4 signing of an updated farm animal liability bill are, from left, Rep. DeWayne Burns, Rep. Glenn Rogers, Rep. Andrew Murr, Mickey and Jani Edwards of Lampasas, Sen. Drew Springer, Rep. David Spiller and Rep. Doc Anderson. COURTESY PHOTO

Present for the governor’s June 4 signing of an updated farm animal liability bill are, from left, Rep. DeWayne Burns, Rep. Glenn Rogers, Rep. Andrew Murr, Mickey and Jani Edwards of Lampasas, Sen. Drew Springer, Rep. David Spiller and Rep. Doc Anderson. COURTESY PHOTO

Local ranchers attend signing of bill that seeks to limit farm liablity

Monique Brand
Thursday, July 22, 2021
When Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 365 in early June, Lampasans Mickey and Jani Edwards had the best places in the room — standing beside the governor, bearing smiles. The Texas Legislature passed, and Abbott signed into law, HB 365.

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News Staff
Thursday, July 22, 2021
MOONLIGHT SWIM The Hancock Springs Free-Flow Swim Area will host a Moonlight Swim on Saturday from 7-11 p.m. Those who attend are encouraged to bring a potluck dish to share. Tea and water will be provided. A DJ will provide music during the event.
Texas Department of Transportation

Texas Department of Transportation

More roadway maintenance in Lampasas County

News Staff
Thursday, July 22, 2021
The Texas Department of Transportation Brownwood District will start its annual maintenance sealcoat project today and expected to be completed in the next several weeks.  TxDOT’s contractor, Brannon Paving Ltd., will start on U.S. 183 in Lampasas County this afternoon.

Lampasas ISD board receives budget projections

Monique Brand
Monday, July 19, 2021
The Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees digested several pages of financial projections last week during its fiscal year 2022 budget workshop. The evening meeting marked the first opportunity for staff to present the proposed budget.
Bar 3 Arena hosts Lometa FFA Junior Rodeo

Bar 3 Arena hosts Lometa FFA Junior Rodeo

Bar 3 Arena hosts Lometa FFA Junior Rodeo

News Staff
Monday, July 19, 2021
The Lometa FFA Junior Rodeo, held Friday and Saturday at Bar 3 Arena inside Lometa Regional Park, kicked off as riders carried the United States and Texas flags. See related rodeo story and photos on page 6. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD
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