Texas Commission on Environmental Quality commissioners will decide on Jan. 25 whether to grant a contested case hearing on an application for Lampasas County Municipal Utilities District #1.
Bryton Ellis works to cut through his metal piece during last week’s Fastest Torch competition at the Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show. The timed event was a new initiative offered for welding students in 4-H, FFA and/or a Career and Technical Education program at the high school level. Ellis captured the grand championship after several rounds of competition in the event. See full results from the youth livestock show in Section B of today’s edition.
The new year has brought positive economic signs to the Lampasas area, as all entities in the county posted increased sales tax revenue in January. The first sales tax rebates of 2023 show the city of Lampasas is up 7%, Lometa is up 9%, and Kempner shot up 20% this period.
An open house has been scheduled for early February to open dialogue about a roadway project that would widen U.S. Highway 281 in northern Lampasas County.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP GriefShare is a support group designed to help people rebuild their lives after losing a loved one. The group is led by local residents who have experienced grief and want to help others through the difficult days ahead.
It’s no surprise that succulents, including cacti, are popular. These easy-care houseplants come in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes, making them perfect for any home. All you need is a lot of light and benign neglect to raise healthy and beautiful succulents.
A program to assist residents with handling various mental health issues is coming to Lampasas County. The Jan. 21 Wellness Workshop will take place at Lampasas High School and is being sponsored by the Lampasas Ministerial Alliance.
New measures are coming to Lampasas Independent School District to reduce THC-vaping problems. The changes were discussed at last week’s Board of Trustees meeting.