The upcoming total solar eclipse is an event that has been eagerly anticipated by some, dreaded by others. During a total eclipse, the moon will be positioned such that it totally blocks out the rays of the sun, bringing twilight darkness to the area.

Congressman August Pfluger (R-San Angelo), who represents District 11 that includes Lampasas County, will be in town Friday from noon to 1 p.m. for a meet-andgreet event at Putters & Gutters, 2341 South U.S. Highway 281.

Utility provider Atmos Energy recommends its customers add “Routine Household Safety” to their spring checklist. The increasingly longer days that daylight saving time brings serve as a reminder that spring is just around the corner.

Irecently found myself looking into the potential of purchasing a new vehicle and found that to be a rather arduous process. So many factors to consider: make, model, mileage, fuel economy. It’s enough to make anyone’s head spin.

Jonathan Harris, a member of the Lampasas FFA chapter, captured first place with his breeding doe at the San Antonio Livestock Show..

Lampasas Independent School District is looking at ways to hold onto added instructional staff that were hired with federal funds during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the LISD Board of Trustees meeting March 4, district officials presented a staffing study to trustees to indicate areas where the district may be overstaffed or where there is room to trim personnel via attrition.

The city of Lampasas has begun its spring brush-chipping service. From March 11-15, brush chipping will be available curbside on the southwest side of town – for those who live south of First Street and west of Key Avenue.

The Lometa City Council addressed anticipated solar eclipse impacts, raising RV site rates and multi-family zoning during its March meeting. With Mayor Pro-Tem Bob Butler at the helm last week due to the absence of Mayor Stephen Butler, the council addressed both a full chamber and a full agenda.