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County officials plan to have the old county jail demolished by the end of February. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Jail demo date set for Feb. 21

Monique Brand
Friday, February 11, 2022
County officials have confirmed that the old jail building will disappear by way of demolition in about two weeks. But first, the former Lampasas County Jail on East Fourth Street must have asbestos abatement performed.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Friday, February 11, 2022
CANDIDATE FILING Filing has begun for municipal and school board elections that will take place May 7. The candidate filing period ends Feb.
Dwarf sugar snap peas sprout and grow well under artificial lights. Harvest the pods when they reach the size you prefer.. COURTESY PHOTO | MELINDAMYERS.COM

Grow a few vegetables indoors this winter

Melinda Myers
Monday, February 7, 2022
Limited outdoor growing space or cold winters may have you missing fresh homegrown vegetables. Make this the winter you try growing a few vegetables in a sunny window or under artificial lights.

NRCS Texas announces deadline for CSP applications

News Staff
Monday, February 7, 2022
While the Natural Resources Conservation Service accepts applications for enrollment into the Conservation Stewardship Program throughout the year, interested applicants must submit paperwork to the local NRCS field office by Feb. 28 for the 2022-1 CSP Classic sign-up.
Lampasans enjoy a few snow days

Lampasans enjoy a few snow days

News Staff
Monday, February 7, 2022
Jeslin Santamaria had a day of snow-filled fun with her siblings during the two-day Winter Storm Landon. Jeslin’s mother, Julie Santamaria, captured this photo and sent it to the Dispatch Record. Temperatures are expected to be well above freezing during the daytime for the next few days. COURTESY PHOTO

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, February 7, 2022
EARLY VOTING Lampasas County voters will head to the polls starting Monday through Feb. 25 for early voting for the March 1 primary election.
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