BRIEFLY

BURN BAN LIFTEDCounty Judge Randy Hoyer has lifted the outdoor burn ban until Tuesday at 5 p.m., when the countywide restrictions on burning are set to resume.ARTS IN THE PARKA day of free art activities will be available in Campbell Park on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Diamondback Jubilee and Rodeo wraps up

Oakley Hanson was announced as the 2025 Diamondback Jubilee Rodeo Princess.

Rodeo results listed

Pro rodeo results from the Lometa Diamondback Jubilee have been announced.The jubilee offered open rodeo competition on both the Friday night and Saturday night of the festival.FRIDAY NIGHT RESULTS Ranch Broncs:1. Bobby Salinas-Mullin,70 Ladies Breakaway Roping: 1. Ruby Magnus, 4.262.

Classics group celebrates 20 years

On the first Saturday in March, Classics at the Classic celebrated20 years of gatherings at Storm’s Drive-in. The group voted on a favorite classic. The winner was a 1968 Chevelle owned by Phillip Marez of Lampasas, pictured here. The next Classics gathering will be Saturday at 5 p.m.

community calendar

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Legislation to create Central Texas Water Alliance earns approval in Texas Senate

A bill to establish a Central Texas regional water authority has passed the Texas Senate and is now in the hands of Texas House lawmakers.Senate Bill 1194 seeks to create the Central Texas Water Alliance, a special district that can acquire water rights and manage wastewater infrastructure.

arrests

The following arrests were reported to the Lampasas Dispatch Record by area law enforcement officials. The Dispatch Record prints the name and charge(s) of people arrested on at least one Class B misdemeanor – or more serious – charge.

district court

Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge Debbie Garrett presiding over the day’s hearings.Defendant Amanda Nicole Gauna of Lampasas entered a guilty plea to a charge of credit card or debit card abuse.

Wildflowers line the roadway

A good stand of Texas bluebonnets can be seen along U.S. Highway 190. The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is Austin is predicting a mixed season for wildflowers this year.

Downtown sees reminder of bygone era

These vintage automobiles offer a picturesque view of what the downtown square might have looked like a century ago. These classic cars were parked in a row along East Third Street on Friday evening. The owners had their vehicles in pristine condition.