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Praying for our schools and community

News Staff
Thursday, September 26, 2024
On Wednesday morning, a group of students and teachers gathered outside Lampasas High School for a See You at the Pole prayer event. Participants were split into groups and spent time praying with each other before the school day began.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

Rain keeps Lampasas area green

News Staff
Thursday, September 26, 2024
This shaded riparian area in Lampasas County offers a peaceful setting with a gently flowing stream. Although Lampasas County remains drought-free at this point, the latest U.S. Drought Monitor data shows 57% of the state is considered under abnormally dry conditions or worse.
Kayak races have taken place during the annual Spring Ho Festival for years, but the public may soon be welcome to kayak and swim up and down Sulphur Creek with a potential change to city ordinances. FILE PHOTO

Kayak races have taken place during the annual Spring Ho Festival for years, but the public may soon be welcome to kayak and swim up and down Sulphur Creek with a potential change to city ordinances. FILE PHOTO

Council moves to allow swimming in creek

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, September 26, 2024
The Lampasas City Council voted to allow swimming and kayaking in Sulphur Creek and held off on Economic Development Corp. board appointments due to citizen requests.
Lometa ISD approves bus purchase, District Improvement Plan for 2024

Lometa ISD approves bus purchase, District Improvement Plan for 2024

Lometa ISD approves bus purchase, District Improvement Plan for 2024

Mason Hines
Thursday, September 26, 2024
The Lometa ISD Board of Trustees met last week, with an agenda that focused on continuing improvements for the district.Board members were presented with a quote for the purchase of a new bus, and they finalized district improvement goals and board priorities for the school year.

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Register To Vote
Thursday, September 26, 2024
The last date to register for vote in the Nov. 5 General Election is Oct. 7. Those who require a ballot by mail must have their application in to the Lampasas County Elections Office no later than Oct. 25.Early voting will be Oct. 21-Nov. 1.

Hog trap available to rent

News Staff
Monday, September 23, 2024
Wild pigs are a threat to property, waterways and ecosystems in Texas, as their numbers continue to increase across the state. Annual damages in Texas are estimated at $500 million.
Cort Maples poses for a photo with his miniature Hereford after being named Grand Champion Junior Showman at the Tri State Fair in Amarillo. Courtesy photo

Cort Maples poses for a photo with his miniature Hereford after being named Grand Champion Junior Showman at the Tri State Fair in Amarillo. Courtesy photo

Maples earns success at Texas stock shows

News Staff
Monday, September 23, 2024
Lampasas Middle School sixth-grade student Cort Maples has earned accolades showing his miniature Herefords across Texas.Maples, the son of Thad and Heather Maples, is a member of Lampasas County 4-H and also shows market steers.He competed at the West Texas State Fair in Abilene on Sept.
Chet Garner of the Emmy Award-winning series “The Daytripper” will entertain the audience with his Texas travel stories at the Lampasas County Farm Bureau’s annual convention. courtesy photo

Chet Garner of the Emmy Award-winning series “The Daytripper” will entertain the audience with his Texas travel stories at the Lampasas County Farm Bureau’s annual convention. courtesy photo

Chet Garner to speak at Farm Bureau county convention

News Staff
Monday, September 23, 2024
Lampasas County Farm Bureau members should begin making plans to attend the annual Lampasas County Farm Bureau Convention to be held at the Lampasas County Livestock Show Barn, 183 North U.S. Highway 281.The Oct. 8 meeting and convention begins at 6 p.m.
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