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Hog exhibitor receives third place at Houston

Hog exhibitor receives third place at Houston

Hog exhibitor receives third place at Houston

News Staff
Monday, March 22, 2021
Avery Hopson, center, gained a third-place finish in the barrow show at the Houston Livestock Show. With Avery are her father, Chad, and her brother Braeden. Cole Rutland – not pictured – placed sixth in the barrow show at Houston. LAMPASAS FFA FACEBOOK PAGE
Farmers’ market vendors, shoppers flock to courthouse square

Farmers’ market vendors, shoppers flock to courthouse square

Farmers’ market vendors, shoppers flock to courthouse square

News Staff
Monday, March 22, 2021
An assortment of booths lines the county courthouse parking lot on Saturday -- the opening day of the 2021 season for a Lampasas farmers’ and craft market. Organizers plan to hold the market every Saturday through May, weather permitting, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

SHEEP AND GOAT AUCTION

News Staff
Monday, March 22, 2021
The March 18 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows. Total receipts: 3,210. Previous week: 3,163. Trends: Light kids $5-$10 lower. Slaughter kids and slaughter nannies $5-$10 lower; replacement nannies $10-$15 higher.
Circus provides acrobatic entertainment

Circus provides acrobatic entertainment

Circus provides acrobatic entertainment

News Staff
Monday, March 22, 2021
A performer displays balance on a tightrope during a circus held Saturday at the Lampasas County Youth Livestock Center. JAQUELYN BODEN | DISPATCH RECORD
Farmers’ market kicks off 2021 season

Farmers’ market kicks off 2021 season

Farmers’ market kicks off 2021 season

News Staff
Monday, March 22, 2021
Kyleigh Castloo, left, and Lilian Stephens operate a booth during a farmers’ market Saturday on the downtown square. See related photo on page 5. JAQUELYN BODEN | DISPATCH RECORD

Sheriff seeks more officers

Monique Brand
Monday, March 22, 2021
During his Lampasas County Commissioners Court update Monday about the new county law enforcement center, Sheriff Jess Ramos said his department needs more manpower. Ramos said with more space at the new jail, more officers are needed.
A redbud tree blooms on the west side of Lampasas. Spring has arrived after a winter that, according to Lower Colorado River Authority data, was the coldest in seven years. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

A redbud tree blooms on the west side of Lampasas. Spring has arrived after a winter that, according to Lower Colorado River Authority data, was the coldest in seven years. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

This winter was colder than normal -- but not coldest ever

Jeff Lowe
Monday, March 22, 2021
Despite producing the longest stretch of subfreezing temperatures in Central Texas history, the overall 2020-2021 winter was well away from becoming the coldest ever, according to the Lower Colorado River Authority. Friday was the last official day of winter, as spring began March 20.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, March 22, 2021
LOMETA SCHOOL BOARD The Lometa Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet March 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria, at Eighth and Main streets.
The City of Lampasas has comprised a comprehensive plan that address growth, a need for more jobs and rooftops. | Photo by Monique Brand

The City of Lampasas has comprised a comprehensive plan that address growth, a need for more jobs and rooftops. | Photo by Monique Brand

Lampasas Comprehensive Plan addresses growth, needed upgrades

Monique Brand
Friday, March 19, 2021
Lampasas has grown over the last 10 years, and city staff members are putting together a plan to answer the growth while also addressing upgrades needed throughout the city.

Kempner offers slogan contest

News Staff
Thursday, March 18, 2021
The city of Kempner is seeking public participation in a competition to pick a new city slogan. Those who wish to participate in the contest should submit their slogan suggestion to the city by April 9 at 3:30 p.m.
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