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Demographics reflect changes in education level, income

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Increasing populations seem to be the norm for the nation, as the life expectancy rates rise and improved living standards are noted within cities. For Lampasas County, this population trend has proven true as well, with the county seeing an increase in overall population for the last 10 years.

Central Texans gearing up for New Year’s celebrations

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Angelina Price of American Fireworks sells products to 16-year-old Ryan Tristan of Killeen. Tristan is one of hundreds of Texans who will buy fireworks for their New Year’s celebrations. For information on safety precautions and some rules that govern fireworks usage in the county, see the story on page 2. MASON HINES

Frozen in time

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The harsh weather conditions that crippled the state when Winter Storm Uri blasted through Texas in February arguably qualify as Lampasas County’s top news events of 2021. The effects of the arctic blast lingered for weeks.

BRIEFLY

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STOCK SHOW PREPARATIONS The 85 th annual Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show is set to commence on Thursday at the youth livestock center. The show barn is at the intersection of U.S.

CORRECTION

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The Texas Department of Public Safety provided incorrect information recently about the location of a two-car crash that involved a Lometa police officer. The crash occurred inside Lampasas County.

Lampasas couple share love for agriculture

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Heston and Stevie McBride both come from agricultural families, and the young couple are carrying a legacy marked by resilience and warmth. “It’s something we’ve just always been a part of, really,” according to Heston.