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A tower of giraffes looks on as the sun begins to set. This is one of the many photographs Andy Fish captured on his recent trip to Botswana. ANDY FISH | COURTESY PHOTO

A tower of giraffes looks on as the sun begins to set. This is one of the many photographs Andy Fish captured on his recent trip to Botswana. ANDY FISH | COURTESY PHOTO

Discovering a passion for the perfect shot

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Lampasas resident Andy Fish has witnessed the world of nature through the lens of his Nikon camera. Whether it be polar bears jumping from ice pad to ice pad near the North Pole, lions hunting in Africa or grizzly bears roaming in Alaska, Fish has captured it all.
Tim Weinrick, an Army veteran, comes from a long line of military service members.

Tim Weinrick, an Army veteran, comes from a long line of military service members.

Brotherhood, heritage and healing

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, November 9, 2023
For U.S. Army veteran Tim Weinrick, Veterans Day is a reminder of the brotherhood among the soldiers with whom he served. Now serving the community as Lampasas Volunteer Fire Department assistant chief, Weinrick comes from a long line of military service members.

Turkey Run Playday set for Nov. 12

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, November 6, 2023
5 Hills Cowboy Church is hosting a Turkey Run Playday on Nov. 12. The event will take place at the 5 Hills Arena, 2380 FM 2808 in Kempner. Warmup will begin at 12:30 p.m., exhibition is at 1 p.m. and the event starts at 2 p.m.
Lampasas has received the Gold Award from the American Red Cross for having collected more than 200 units of blood last year during its Community Blood Drives. courtes y photo

Lampasas has received the Gold Award from the American Red Cross for having collected more than 200 units of blood last year during its Community Blood Drives. courtes y photo

Community receives award for blood drive efforts

News Staff
Monday, November 6, 2023
The Lampasas community has been awarded the top award from the area American Red Cross for its blood drive efforts in 2022. Blood drive coordinator Wanda Lang attended the Central and South Texas Region Blood Program Leader Recognition Ceremony Oct.
HERB PEARCE

HERB PEARCE

‘Clear eyes, full hearts, empty hands – Can’t lose!’

News Staff
Monday, November 6, 2023
It's wonderful to have the opportunity to connect with you through this mayoral column, and I appreciate your enthusiasm for the resilience and vitality of Lampasas citizens. It's evident the community has a strong desire to make Lampasas, Texas, a great place to live.

CATTLE AUCTION

News Staff
Monday, November 6, 2023
The report from the Nov. 1 Lampasas Cattle Auction follows. Cattle and calves: Total cattle 137, compared to 241 last sale and 565 at this time last year. Compared to last sale, feeder steers and heifers were $3-$5 higher on a limited test.
Recent rain eases drought

Recent rain eases drought

Recent rain eases drought

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, November 6, 2023
In mid-September, rainfall of 2.4 inches was recorded at the Lampasas Municipal Airport, according to the National Weather Service. Another quarter of an inch fell between Oct. 4-5, and a full 3.5 inches fell between Oct. 23 and Oct. 26. Another half an inch fell Oct.

Boil water notice rescinded

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, November 6, 2023
Lampasas city officials have announced the boil water notice was rescinded as of 11 a.m. Friday. Results from water tests taken on Thursday came back as sanitary and safe for human consumption.
Kerri Kingsbery

Kerri Kingsbery

Kingsbery to challenge Spiller for Texas House District 68 seat

Erick Mitchell
Monday, November 6, 2023
Businesswoman Kerri Kingsbery of Cooke County is eyeing a primary challenge against Rep. David Spiller for Texas House District 68, which includes Lampasas County. Kingsbery said she believes Spiller let down his constituents when he voted in May to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton.
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