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Bird flu cases confirmed in Texas

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, January 2, 2025
A U.S. Department of Agriculture database reveals more than 25 cases of bird flu have been reported across multiple Texas counties.Good news for Lampasas County residents: None of the incidents have been reported within Lampasas or its neighboring counties.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, January 2, 2025
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.JAN.
The American flag flies at half staff at Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park in Kempner in memory of Jimmy Carter. The former president died Dec. 29, 2024, at the age of 100. COURTESY PHOTO

The American flag flies at half staff at Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park in Kempner in memory of Jimmy Carter. The former president died Dec. 29, 2024, at the age of 100. COURTESY PHOTO

Former president Jimmy Carter dies

News Staff
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, died Sunday at the age of 100 in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. Elected to a single term in 1976, Carter was the most recent Democrat to win Lampasas County and Texas in a presidential race.
After the city received recognition as the No. 6 spot in North America from which to observe the April 8 total solar eclipse, Lampasas area officials spent months and months planning for ways to accommodate the thousands of visitors expected for the event. FILE PHOTO

After the city received recognition as the No. 6 spot in North America from which to observe the April 8 total solar eclipse, Lampasas area officials spent months and months planning for ways to accommodate the thousands of visitors expected for the event. FILE PHOTO

Total eclipse a once-in-lifetime event

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Residents and thousands of visitors from near, far and across the globe soaked in the 2024 total solar eclipse experience here on April 8.

Stock show ahead!

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Call home the cattle, as the Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show is set for Jan. 8-11. It will feature a brandnew schedule and new category this year.Lampasas County Livestock Association President Jeff Rutland said the organization has added a contest for Wednesday, which is a first for the show.

Lampasas EDC director resigns

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, January 2, 2025
The economic development director hired in November resigned last month. Her final day with the city was Dec. 20.Mary Poche began her role as EDC Director on Nov. 8. She had worked for the city of Lampasas for exactly a month when she issued her resignation on Dec. 8.

BRIEFLY

Telescope Clinic
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Lampasas County Friends of the Night Sky and Vision Lampasas will host a free Telescope Clinic Saturday, beginning at 4:30 p.m., on a dark sky friendly property west of Lampasas on FM 580 West. Directional signage will be placed along the roadway prior to the event.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

Last rain of the year

News Staff
Monday, December 30, 2024
Runoff from Saturday’s quick-moving thunderstorm collects in a shallow pit near Kempner, as cedars reflect off the surface. Almost an inch of rain and some pea-sized hail fell across the area, although just a quarter-inch of moisture was recorded at an LCRA station west of Lampasas.

Several new laws set to take effect in Texas on Jan. 1

Erick Mitchell
Monday, December 30, 2024
With the new year set to begin tomorrow, Lampasas County residents should have their eyes on several state laws that take effect in Texas on Jan. 1.Some changes include the end of safety inspections for non-commercial vehicles and privacy protections to opt out of data collection.
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