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Brush Chipping To Begin
Thursday, March 2, 2023
RED FLAG WARNING County Judge Randy Hoyer has issued a red flag warning for March 1-3. No outdoor burning is premitted during this time.
Cowboy Sage Morris administers routine vaccinations to a calf during a fall work session. As new FDA regulations are set to go into effect in June, vaccinations will become even more important in reducing the possibility an antibiotic will be needed for maintaining herd health. Starting this summer, cattle producers must have a prescription from a veterinarian to access antibiotics that historically have been available over the counter. joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

Ranchers should prepare now for FDA changes

Joycesarah Mccabe
Monday, February 27, 2023
On June 11, 2023, feed stores and other outlets no longer will be able to purchase or sell antibiotics directly to livestock producers. Any producer who has an animal that will need a course of antibiotic treatment will not be able to administer the required medication without a prescription from a veterinarian.

Lometa school district agrees to seek bond

Mason Hines
Monday, February 27, 2023
Lometa Independent School District’s Board of Trustees has committed to growing the district programs, and board members are beginning to take the steps necessary to accomplish their goals. Trustees met Feb.
LISD Director of School Health Services Donna Clark holds the Narcan medication that now is available for emergency use. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

LISD puts focus on staff, student health measures

Erick Mitchell
Monday, February 27, 2023
With nothing more important than one’s well-being, Lampasas Independent School District is doing all it can to ensure good health for its staff and students. Donna Clark, director of School Health Services, has been leading the charge behind LISD’s policies for new health and safety measures.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD The pressed tin ceiling inside the building at 511 E. Third St. convinced Austin native Myra Barlin to purchase and renovate the structure on the Lampasas courthouse square. See related, photo p. 10.

Bringing history back to life

Erick Mitchell
Monday, February 27, 2023
Myra Barlin has no history with the city of Lampasas but on a stroll through its downtown square, she immediately fell in love with the structure at 511 E. Third St.

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Red Flag Warning
Monday, February 27, 2023
The county has lifted the burn ban, however County Judge Randy Hoyer has issued a red flag warning for March 1-3. Property owners are urged to exercise caution when burning.
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