BRIEFLY

Providence Christian Academy is hosting a “Date Night” dance and taco dinner on Friday. The event will be held in the Lampasas Methodist Church fellowship hall, 2 Alexander Lane, from 6:30-9 p.m.Line dancing and two step lessons will be offered by Monte and Amy Carroll.Cost is $50 per couple.

Two Lampasas women fatally shot, suspect ends own life

Authorities confirmed Friday a barricaded suspect was responsible for a Thursday shooting that left two Lampasas women dead. The perpetrator of the double homicide had no prior connection with his victims, authorities said.

Officials confirm shooting in Lampasas

Update: At 11: 51 p.m. on Thursday, Lampasas Police confirmed the barricaded suspect of a shooting had taken his own life. “Law Enforcement on scene have confirmed that the stand-off has ended and the suspect is deceased from a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Greenhouse ready for student use this upcoming school year

Lampasas High School has a new greenhouse that will be available to floral students this fall. The greenhouse is in the final stages of completion.The structure was approved earlier this spring by the LISD Board of Trustees for $54,299.55.

City of Lometa gets closer to selecting new police chief

After a special called meeting to select a new chief of police, the city of Lometa is closer to filling the position.Ronnie Strain, a 25year officer with the Hays County Sheriff’s Office, is slated to become Lometa’s new police chief.

Student receives Area Go Texan scholarship

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has named 504 students who will receive $20,000 scholarships this year to pursue higher education.Kenzie Roberts is the Lampasas recipient of an Area Go Texan scholarship.

NEWSMAKERS

DOCTORATE EARNEDCathy Mullins Brown, formerly of Lampasas, recently graduated with her doctorate in higher education leadership from Missouri Baptist University.She is employed at Central Christian College of Kansas as chief student engagement officer and the senior women’s leader for athletics.

CEMETERY ASSOCIATIONS

Townsen Cemetery Association will hold a meeting Aug. 4 at 2:30 p.m. at the Adamsville Community Center, 174 County Road 3750.

Donation made to Wings of Eagles

Proceeds from an annual golf tournament fundraiser hosted by Vista Real Estate have gone to several local non-profit organizations.

Back to School bashes set up

Several events have been scheduled Aug. 2 to celebrate students’ and teachers’ return to class for the 2024-2025 school year.LHS business fairLampasas High School will host a Back to School Bash for district teachers and staff on Aug. 2 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.