Gas line maintenance work performed

Atmos Energy began construction efforts last week to maintain natural gas pipelines in town. Pictured here are workers along West Fourth Street in between South Willis and South Rice Street on Thursday.

Snow, wintry mix in forecast this week

Lampasas residents can expect cold temperatures to continue throughout the week, with chances of snow and a wintry mix possible Wednesday night through Thursday morning.Texas is experiencing conditions associated with a polar vortex, meaning arctic air has made its way to the Lone Star State.

Former EDC director makes statement about resignation

Former Lampasas Economic Development Director Mary Poche said she left her post due to hateful public comments and official indecision on major projects.Poche, who contacted the Dispatch Record after an article announcing her resignation ran in the Jan.

BRIEFLY

TREE CLASSLampasas Community Gardens will host a Tree Class presented by Texas A&M Forestry Service on Jan. 11. The class will be held from 2-4 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church’s Fellowship Hall.Tickets have a $25 suggested donation fee.

Blood Drive set for Jan. 14

The next American Red Cross Blood Drive in Lampasas is set for Tuesday, Jan. 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at First Street Church of Christ’s Family Life Center, 201 W. First St.To make an appointment to donate, call 800-RedCross, go online to RedCrossBlood.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Showing their best to the judge

Poultry exhibitors hold their entries for the judge to examine at last year’s Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show. The 88th annual stock show will kick off next week with rabbit, poultry, goat, swine, sheep and cattle divisions, in addition to the Ag Mechanics Show and Food Fair.

Deadline approaches for 2025 Master Gardener Certification Class

The Highland Lakes Master Gardener Association is accepting applications through Jan. 3 for the 2025 Master Gardener Certification Class.The class will meet on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., beginning Feb. 4, for 11 consecutive weeks.

Community Bridge to meet Jan. 13 for next play date

Community Bridge will hold its next play date Jan. 13 at 1 p.m. The group meets in the Fellowship Hall at First Presbyterian Church on the second Monday of each month.