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Prepare to ‘fall back’ with Nov. 2 time change

Prepare to ‘fall back’ with Nov. 2 time change

Prepare to ‘fall back’ with Nov. 2 time change

News Staff
Monday, October 27, 2025
Daylight saving time will end on Sunday at 2 a.m., and clocks should turn back one hour then.Although Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation earlier this year that would eliminate the twice-a-year clock change in Texas, the law will not take effect unless the federal government grants approval.
courtesy photo

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Animal feed measure on Texas ballots

News Staff
Monday, October 27, 2025
The Nov. 4 Constitutional Amendment Election includes a proposition to exempt from property taxes any animal feed that is held in inventory for retail sale. Animal feed already is exempt from local sales taxes.
Russell Boening serves as president of Texas Farm Bureau. courtesy photo

Russell Boening serves as president of Texas Farm Bureau. courtesy photo

Farm Bureau says U.S. beef market should be allowed to operate freely

News Staff
Monday, October 27, 2025
Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening has issued a statement in response to the United States Department of Agriculture’s “Plan to Fortify the Beef Industry” and speculation that increased beef imports will be sought by the Trump administration.

Burn ban still in place

News Staff
Monday, October 27, 2025
Despite weekend rainfall, the Lampasas County Commissioners Court decided now is not the time to lift the current burn ban. It will remain in effect through Dec. 22.
Flute player Hanna Blaha submitted her audition tape in July and was selected to be part of the 70-member FFA band that will perform this week at the 98th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis. The Lampasas High School senior also has showed pigs and competed on horse judging and farm business teams as an FFA member. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Flute player Hanna Blaha submitted her audition tape in July and was selected to be part of the 70-member FFA band that will perform this week at the 98th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis. The Lampasas High School senior also has showed pigs and competed on horse judging and farm business teams as an FFA member. erick mitchell | dispatch record

LHS student selected for FFA National Band

Erick Mitchell
Monday, October 27, 2025
Lampasas High School senior Hanna Blaha is in the Hoosier State this week as a member of the FFA National Band.Blaha, a flutist, will perform in the 70-member band during the 98th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis that begins tomorrow and runs through Saturday.
Deputy Justin Wilson is responsible for patrol duties with the Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit, Blazer. The dog and her handler earned their certification, and now are working together to serve the community where needed. COURTESY PHOTO

Deputy Justin Wilson is responsible for patrol duties with the Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit, Blazer. The dog and her handler earned their certification, and now are working together to serve the community where needed. COURTESY PHOTO

LCSO K-9 graduates, now on patrol

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, October 23, 2025
The Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit, Blazer, started patrol duties Friday alongside Deputy Justin Wilson, Sheriff David Parker said.Blazer is set to be utilized as a dual-purpose dog, with the ability to serve as a protection/backup unit and to detect narcotics and explosives.

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Early Voting
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Early voting for the Texas Constitutional Amendment election will extend through Oct. 31 at the Lampasas County Election Office, 407 S. Pecan St. in Lampasas.Seventeen propositions are on the ballot. Early voting hours are weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Extended hours will be offered Oct.
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Fields of Faith hosted at Badger Stadium

News Staff
Thursday, October 23, 2025
More than 450 students and area residents participated Wednesday in the annual Fields of Faith event to spend an evening of worship and spiritual encouragement with one another.
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