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Republican candidate Abhiram Garapati said he is committed to conservative principles, focusing on policies that protect families, property rights and American sovereignty. He is running to represent District 31 in the U.S. House of Representatives. COURTESY PHOTO

Republican candidate Abhiram Garapati said he is committed to conservative principles, focusing on policies that protect families, property rights and American sovereignty. He is running to represent District 31 in the U.S. House of Representatives. COURTESY PHOTO

Garapati to challenge incumbent for District 31 seat

News Staff
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Abhiram Garapati -- who describes himself as a selfmade entrepreneur, cattle rancher, Christian and dedicated family man -- is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Texas’ 31st Congressional District.
A snow-ice mixture covers the ground at the 580 Sports Park near a pond and a walking trail on Saturday. JEFF LOWE | COURTESY PHOTO

A snow-ice mixture covers the ground at the 580 Sports Park near a pond and a walking trail on Saturday. JEFF LOWE | COURTESY PHOTO

City freezes but fares better than forecast

Staff Reports
Monday, January 26, 2026
A winter storm gripped nearly two thirds of the nation over the weekend, plunging Lampasas’ temperatures into the low teens on Sunday with a forecast windchill of -4 Farenheit.

Judge to rule on motion to quash Harrison indictment

Jim Lowe
Monday, January 26, 2026
In a pretrial hearing last week that focused on a defense motion to quash the indictment of District Clerk Edith Wagner Harrison, a visiting judge said he will review the matter before issuing a ruling.“You’ll be hearing from me,” Judge James E.
Funeral planned Friday for restaurant owner

Funeral planned Friday for restaurant owner

Funeral planned Friday for restaurant owner

Mrs. Medina
Monday, January 26, 2026
Restaurateur Nora “Sherry” Cecilia Medina, 81, died on Jan. 22, 2026, at her residence in Lampasas. Her Medina’s Mexican Restaurant had long been a fixture in the downtown area.A rosary will be held at 6 p.m. Jan. 29 at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel, with visitation to follow until 8 p.m.
Tate Langford, second from left, exhibited the Grand Champion Junior Ag Mechanics Project at the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show in Fort Worth. A photo of his trailer is inside on page 7. COURTESY PHOTO

Tate Langford, second from left, exhibited the Grand Champion Junior Ag Mechanics Project at the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show in Fort Worth. A photo of his trailer is inside on page 7. COURTESY PHOTO

Tate Langford

News Staff
Monday, January 26, 2026

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High Valley Cemetery
Monday, January 26, 2026
The annual meeting for High Valley Cemetery Association will be held Feb. 15 at 2 p.m. at High Valley Baptist Church west of Bend.Election of officers and board members will take place. A quorum is needed so elections can be held.
This photo offers a look at the interior of an imgIX data center. Heavy utility usage typically is required to power and cool the technology systems in use. photo by imgix on unsplash

This photo offers a look at the interior of an imgIX data center. Heavy utility usage typically is required to power and cool the technology systems in use. photo by imgix on unsplash

Data center proliferation a concern for ag interests

Erick Mitchell
Monday, January 26, 2026
Although data centers are yet to make their way into Lampasas County, there are close to 400 such facilities across the Lone Star State, with many beginning to enter rural areas.The growth of data centers has revealed the stress such facilities place on water and energy infrastructure.

Screwworm inches closer to Texas

Erick Mitchell
Monday, January 26, 2026
As the New World screwworm inches closer to the Texas border, government officials are warning farmers and ranchers to be aware of the threat that looms ahead.Mexico’s animal health authority, SENASICA, has reported new active cases of the screwworm in the border state of Tamaulipas. The U.S.
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Big win in Ag Mechanics competitions

News Staff
Monday, January 26, 2026
Lampasas High School senior Tate Langford stands with the trailer he entered in the Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show, where he won Grand Champion in the Ag Mechanics division.
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