After seeds were planted in the mind of a local gardener, the Lampasas Community Garden has grown to fruition as a source of knowledge and cooperative spirit. Janet Crozier, a certified square-foot garden instructor, established the community garden in the summer of 2020 after hearing interest for such a project at a town hall meeting.

Beto O’Rourke, Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Texas, was in Lampasas Thursday as part of his 49-day “Drive for Texas” campaign. The event took place at the former middle school cafeteria on Western Street, with both Democrat and Republican voters in attendance, approximately 285 in total.

City workers had part of Hackberry Street closed on Thursday afternoon because water had risen over the road after heavy rain. .

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has announced an all-new digital tag option for this season’s hunt. With licenses available for purchase as of Monday, hunters might consider the new digital tag available from TPWD.

baylor university More than 4,800 Baylor University students have been named to the Dean’s Academic Honor List for the spring 2022 semester. Clay Thompson of Lometa was among those who earned the distinction.

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Outgoing trustee and former board president David Millican, at left, was recognized at the Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees meeting in August for his years of service. Presenting a plaque to Millican is trustee Randy Morris.

Lampasas County 27th District Court convened Aug. 12 with Judge John Gauntt presiding over the day’s hearings.

Lampasas County grand jury convened last week to continue the July 2022 term. Lampasas County Attorney John Greenwood and Assistant County Attorney Jessica Guy had information that resulted in the indictment of Keith Richard Hoffman on a charge of driving while intoxicatedthird or more on July 2.