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A light blanket of snow covered the ground across Lampasas County on Monday. Although temperatures as low as 9 degrees were reported in some parts of the county, the official low was 12 degrees, and the high reached 22 degrees that day. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

A light blanket of snow covered the ground across Lampasas County on Monday. Although temperatures as low as 9 degrees were reported in some parts of the county, the official low was 12 degrees, and the high reached 22 degrees that day. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Freezing temperatures to return this weekend

Alexandria Randolph And Erick Mitchell
Thursday, January 18, 2024
After a brief reprieve on Thursday, freezing and near-freezing temperatures are expected to return this weekend.

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Kingsbery Meet And Greet
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Lampasas County residents are invited to meet Republican candidate Kerri Kingsbery on Saturday from 3-5 p.m. in the county annex conference room, 409 S. Pecan St. in Lampasas. Kingsbery is running for the Texas House of Representatives District 68 seat. For more information, call 210-846-0040.
Cheyenne Minick

Cheyenne Minick

Minick announces run for judicial post

News Staff
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Career lawyer Cheyenne Minick has announced his candidacy for the position of 27th District Court judge. Minick was raised in Medora, North Dakota, and said the history of the Badlands and the philosophy of the western way of life instilled in him “the virtues of hard work, honesty and service.

Lampasas ISD candidate filing period opens

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Wednesday was the first day for candidates interested in seeking a spot on the Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees to turn in ballot applications. So far, three candidates have filed to run in the May election.
Temperatures reached 13 degrees in Lampasas County on Tuesday morning, but wind chill put the sensation at negative 3 degrees, National Weather Service officials reported.

Temperatures reached 13 degrees in Lampasas County on Tuesday morning, but wind chill put the sensation at negative 3 degrees, National Weather Service officials reported.

Wind chill advisory issued Tuesday morning

Alexandria Randolph
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
With wind chills as low as negative 5 degrees Fahrenheit in the region, the National Weather Service issued a wind chill advisory for portions of North and Central Texas on Tuesday morning.

City announces water leak and impending boil notice

Alexandria Randolph
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
The city of Lampasas issued a notice of a water leak as of Tuesday morning at 8 a.m. affecting homes on several county roads within city limits. “We have a water leak affecting homes on the following county roads; 3400, 1045, 1048, 1049, 1050, East 580, and Kathy Lane.

ERCOT expects tight grid conditions Tuesday

Alexandria Randolph
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
With the winter storm encompassing the entire state and temperatures forecasted to be colder this evening and into tomorrow morning, ERCOT is asking Texans to conserve electricity use, if safe to do so, Tuesday, Jan. 16, from 6-9 a.m.
COURTESY PHOTO | AARON LUCAS

COURTESY PHOTO | AARON LUCAS

Pilot unharmed after crash Wednesday at airport

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, January 15, 2024
The pilot of a small aircraft was unharmed after his plane crashed on the runway of the Lampasas Municipal Airport Wednesday evening. Lampasas police were notified of the crash at 6:20 p.m. “On Jan. 10, we received an emergency call that there was an airplane crash at our airport,” LPD Patrol Lt.
A fern set upon rocks in a tray minimizes the chance of root rot and increases humidity around the plant. COURTESY PHOTO | MELINDAMYERS.COM

A fern set upon rocks in a tray minimizes the chance of root rot and increases humidity around the plant. COURTESY PHOTO | MELINDAMYERS.COM

Caring for plants overwintering indoors

Melinda Myers
Monday, January 15, 2024
Gardeners are notorious for pushing the limits of their growing zones. Tropical plants, succulents and other plants that are not hardy to the winter climate often end up indoors for the winter.
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