Voter registration deadline is Feb. 5

Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminds Texans that the deadline to register or update voter registration in time for the primary elections is Monday.

Lane closures expected on U.S. 281

The outside travel lanes of U.S. Highway 281 from Key Avenue south to the Lampasas County line were expected to be closed in both directions this week, according to TxDOT. Daily lane closures will occur from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with the work expected to be completed soon.

Fire officials hope to keep burn ban off

The burn ban is off for Lampasas County as of last week, and local and state officials are hoping for conditions to remain safe and wet. County Judge Randy Hoyer said the previous burn ban expired Jan. 19, and county commissioners decided not to reinstate a ban during their Jan. 22 meeting.

Lometa ISD addresses report of concerning conversation

Lometa Independent School District officials have confirmed they are taking action after a concerning conversation took place between two students regarding “school violence and firearms.

BRIEFLY

Cheyenne and Lou Minick will host a meet-and-greet campaign event Feb. 10 from 1-4 p.m. at The Adelphia, 101 FM 580 East in Lampasas. Music will be provided by Bobby Starr and Kate. Minick is a candidate for 27th District Court judge. The court has jurisdiction in Lampasas and Bell counties.

Memory-care unit opens

Lily Springs Rehabilitation & Healthcare last week celebrated the opening of its new memory-care unit called Lily Pad. Holding the scissors are Savannah North, administrator, and Stacey Olivares, director of business development.

New political group forms in Lampasas County

Texas First Conservative Alliance is a conservative, grassroots organization just getting off the ground in Lampasas County. “We are citizens who are working at the local level to make a difference in our failing government at the state and national levels,” said a group spokesman.

Hanna Springs honor students named

The second nine-week period has ended for the Lampasas Independent School District. Hanna Springs Elementary School has released its list of honor roll students for the period.

sheep and goat auction

The Jan. 25 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows. Total receipts: 2,420. Previous week: 2,328. Trends: Light kids $10 lower. Slaughter kids $10- $15 lower; slaughter nannies $10 low; replacement nannies $10-$15 lower.