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BURN BAN REMAINS LIFTEDCounty Judge Randy Hoyer has extended the temporary lifting of the burn ban. Outdoor burning will be allowed through May 11 at 5 p.m.PRAYER BREAKFASTLampasas County Ministerial Alliance will host a National Day of Prayer breakfast May 7 at 7 a.m.

City Council members, school board trustees on May 2 ballots

The May 2 elections not only will feature bond proposals for the Lampasas Independent School District, but several entities have candidates to vote for on their ballots.City of Lampasas voters will have a council person to elect for Place Four.

Highway work begins between Lampasas, Lometa

The Texas Department of Transportation and its contractor Big Creek Construction have begun a $55 million widening project on U.S. Highway 183 North. The project will include construction of a four-lane divided roadway featuring a median and designated turn lanes.

Texas Soil and Water Stewardship Week recognizes vital role of native ecosystems

The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board and the Association of Texas Soil & Water Conservation Districts, in collaboration with statewide partners, have come together to highlight Texas Soil and Water Stewardship Week and the importance of voluntary land stewardship in Texas.

Screwworm moves closer to Texas border

On April 20, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the New World screwworm had been found 62 miles south of Texas in the Mexican state of Nuevo León.The New World screwworm is a parasitic fly that lays eggs in the tissue of fresh wounds in warmblooded animals.

Golf course manager no longer with city, new hire sought

The city of Lampasas is looking for a new golf course superintendent to replace Kris Morin after the job was posted just over a week ago.According to Interim City Manager Erin Harrison, Morin no longer is with the city, but details about his departure were unavailable.

Bringing down a steer

At right, Andrew Hrobowski of Granbury dismounts from his horse to wrangle a steer during Friday night’s steer wrestling competition at the 580 Sports Park rodeo arena.

Lometa ISD OKs calendar, seeks concession stand bids

Lometa ISD’s Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday featured calendar approval for the new year, bids for items needed due to new legislation, and updates for the district as the end of the school year approaches.