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Congressman August Pfluger (R-San Angelo), who represents District 11 that includes Lampasas County, will be in town Friday from noon to 1 p.m. for a meet-andgreet event at Putters & Gutters, 2341 South U.S. Highway 281.

Stormy weekend ahead

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A stormy weekend is on the horizon for Central Texans beginning on Thursday morning, National Weather Service meteorologists said this week. 

Atmos Energy shares household safety tips

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Utility provider Atmos Energy recommends its customers add “Routine Household Safety” to their spring checklist. The increasingly longer days that daylight saving time brings serve as a reminder that spring is just around the corner.

Maintain your vehicle for good longevity

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Irecently found myself looking into the potential of purchasing a new vehicle and found that to be a rather arduous process. So many factors to consider: make, model, mileage, fuel economy. It’s enough to make anyone’s head spin.

Coming home with first place

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Jonathan Harris, a member of the Lampasas FFA chapter, captured first place with his breeding doe at the San Antonio Livestock Show..

LISD eyes ways to keep extra academic staff

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Lampasas Independent School District is looking at ways to hold onto added instructional staff that were hired with federal funds during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the LISD Board of Trustees meeting March 4, district officials presented a staffing study to trustees to indicate areas where the district may be overstaffed or where there is room to trim personnel via attrition.

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The city of Lampasas has begun its spring brush-chipping service. From March 11-15, brush chipping will be available curbside on the southwest side of town – for those who live south of First Street and west of Key Avenue.

Lampasas cancels May election in brief called meeting Friday

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The Lampasas City Council canceled the May municipal election and approved a number of small business items during a special called meeting on Friday. After cancellation of the regular meeting set for March 11, City Secretary Becky Sims said the council held a called meeting on Friday at noon to take care of a few time-sensitive items.

Career day at Hanna Springs campus

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Hanna Springs Elementary School students enjoyed spending time in a Lampasas Police Department vehicle during last Thursday’s career day. More than 17 different professionals were available to chat with all grade levels.