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FARM BUREAU MEETINGLampasas County Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting and dinner tonight at 6 p.m. at the Lampasas County Youth Livestock Center.Peterson Farm Brothers from central Kansas will provide the program. All current Farm Bureau members are invited to attend.

MORE women’s event to feature Vickie McQueen as keynote speaker

The annual MORE event is set for Oct. 13 at 6:45 p.m. at The Hangar, 801 County Road 205 outside of Burnet.Welcome reception begins at 5:45 p.m.MORE is a non-denominational event for women of all backgrounds.

Lampasas County moves to ‘abnormally dry’ on drought map

As rainfall across the area diminishes, drier conditions are beginning to settle into Lampasas County.The U.S. Drought Monitor’s map released on Oct. 2 shows 71% of the county is deemed “abnormally dry.” Eastern portions of the county remain unaffected by the lack of recent rainfall.

Food drive to benefit Lampasas Mission

Lampasas County 4-H members will be collecting non-perishable food items as a one-day 4-H community service project. These items will be donated to Lampasas Mission.Residents who can donate should bring non-perishable food items to the Lampasas Public Library on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Constitutional amendments to be on ballot

In odd-numbered years such as 2025, the November General Election includes for voter consideration any proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution that passed during the recently concluded legislative session.The 89th Texas Legislature has offered 17 constitutional amendments this year.

Courthouse work nears finish line

The finishing touches to wood trim were tackled at the Lampasas County Courthouse last week, when sanding and painting were done on the secondfloor windows. The renovation work is expected to be complete by mid-October, County Judge Randy Hoyer has said.

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St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 501 S. Chestnut, will offer of special Blessing of the Pets on Saturday from 10-11 a.m. Pets must be on a leash or in an animal carrier. The time of blessing is open to any resident who wishes to bring a pet.VOTER REGISTRATIONOct.

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