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DPS reaches peak for ‘Most Wanted’ captures

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The Texas Department of Public Safety has announced that 2022 saw the highest number of Most Wanted Offenders captured in a single year since the program’s inception in 1993. Last year, DPS in cooperation with state, federal, local and Mexican authorities captured a record 72 fugitives and sex offenders.

Skateboarding park now ready for use

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Construction of the Lampasas Skate Park was completed last week. City officials reported that the park opened on March 13, and an official ceremony at the facility would be scheduled at a future date.

BRIEFLY

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The Diamondback Jubilee, hosted annually by the Lometa Lions Club, will take place this weekend at Lometa Regional Park. The Diamondback Rodeo opens at 7:30 p.m.

CATTLE AUCTION

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The report from the March 15 Lampasas Cattle Auction follows. Cattle and calves: Total cattle 1,269, compared to 717 last sale and 648 at this time last year.

Morrises delight group at museum

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Marci and Zac Morris entertained those in attendance at one of the free concerts held last month at the Lampasas County Museum. The concert series is offered in conjunction with the newest museum exhibit entitled “And the Beat Goes On.”