A look back at 2021; COVID remains in the news

  • The Moderna vaccine became available to local residents in July at the AdventHealth Family Medicine Rural Health Clinic in Lampasas. Prior to that, anyone eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination had to schedule an appointment at an out-of-town medical facility for its administration. FILE PHOTO
    The Moderna vaccine became available to local residents in July at the AdventHealth Family Medicine Rural Health Clinic in Lampasas. Prior to that, anyone eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination had to schedule an appointment at an out-of-town medical facility for its administration. FILE PHOTO
  • Construction of the 6,000-square-foot CEFCO convenience store and gasoline station began in April 2021. It was one of several building projects that were completed during the year. FILE PHOTO
    Construction of the 6,000-square-foot CEFCO convenience store and gasoline station began in April 2021. It was one of several building projects that were completed during the year. FILE PHOTO
  • Taking the oath of office in May for Lampasas City Council are, from left, Herb Pearce and Randy Clark, who were unopposed in the municipal election this year, and Zac Morris, who beat out Clayton Tucker for the Place 1 seat. Administering the oath is Municipal Court Judge Robert Gradel. file photo
    Taking the oath of office in May for Lampasas City Council are, from left, Herb Pearce and Randy Clark, who were unopposed in the municipal election this year, and Zac Morris, who beat out Clayton Tucker for the Place 1 seat. Administering the oath is Municipal Court Judge Robert Gradel. file photo
While 2021 saw continued economic growth across the county as measured by sales tax receipts, worker shortages remained across various business sectors, and challenges brought on by the coronavirus crisis lingered. Major construction proj Major construction projects completed during the year included finalization of the Lampasas County Law Enforcement Center, the opening of the CEFCO convenience…

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