Lampasas Community Blood Drive coordinator Wanda Lang reported on the success of last week’s American Red Cross blood drive, held for the first time over a two-day period. Seventy-two people participated, donating 77 units of blood, Lang said.

Have you ever wondered why there are so many great musicians in Lampasas County? With its relatively small population, our county has produced an extraordinary number of accomplished musicians, both professional and amateur: Jason Roberts, Terry McBride, Dale McBride, Donnie Price, Bobby Pickett, Joe Manuel, Derek Groves, Zach Huckabee, Junior Myers, Dave Hausmann, Cord Jackson, Bobby Starr, Dorinda Barrett, Roland Schaub, Zac and Marci Morris, and Eddie Shell come to mind, to name but a very few.

A local property could set a record for Lampasas County if it sells anywhere near its asking price. Until the listing of the Colorado River Ranch – an exotic game recreational property – no other land parcel has been listed for close to its $60 million price tag.

The Feb. 16 market report from Mills County Commission Co.

Joyce Franklin, left, and Ginger Henderson man the raffle table for Lampasas Lions Club during the Wild West Casino Night 2023. The fundraiser drew a big crowd to the Lampasas County Livestock Center for a steak dinner and evening of games.

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Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge John Gauntt presiding over the day’s hearings. Defendant Vanessa Rayleen Sanchez of Lampasas entered a plea of guilty and was found guilty of possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram.

The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is offering area residents assistance with income tax preparation. Appointments can be scheduled between 9 a.m.

After a month-long filing period, candidates are set now for the May 6 general elections in Lampasas, Lometa and Kempner. The municipal positions up for election in Lampasas include those of Mayor TJ Monroe, Place 1 Councilman Zachary Morris, the late Place 2 Councilman Randy Clark and Place 6 Councilman Herb Pearce.

Kempner police are seeking information about two burglaries that occurred in the 12000 block of U.S. Highway 190 early Tuesday morning.