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Wade Wooten, a Lampasas native, has returned to town and plans to seek the county judge seat.

Wade Wooten, a Lampasas native, has returned to town and plans to seek the county judge seat.

Wooten files as Democrat candidate for county judge

Erick Mitchell
Monday, November 17, 2025
Retired businessman Wade Dudley Wooten is the latest candidate to enter the race for Lampasas County judge in 2026.Wooten is the only Democratic candidate to declare so far. And while Lampasas County may be a Republican stronghold, he said he is eager to speak with those from across the aisle.

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News Staff
Monday, November 17, 2025
2025 TAX BILLSThe Lampasas Central Appraisal District has completed the 2025 tax levy. Tax bills were mailed to property owners Nov. 12. Tax statements also are available online.Taxpayers are encouraged to use the website https:// lampasascad.com to pay taxes online with credit or debit cards.
COURTESY PHOTO Kristy Morua was named the Support Staff of the Month at Lampasas High School. Assistant Principal Ryan Race, at left, said Morua is willing to step in and always has a smile on her face. “She is the ultimate team player,” he said. Also pictured is Clay Phillips of Texas Farm Bureau Insurance, who helped recognized Morua. Not pictured: Substitute of the Month Ann Bechtel.

COURTESY PHOTO Kristy Morua was named the Support Staff of the Month at Lampasas High School. Assistant Principal Ryan Race, at left, said Morua is willing to step in and always has a smile on her face. “She is the ultimate team player,” he said. Also pictured is Clay Phillips of Texas Farm Bureau Insurance, who helped recognized Morua. Not pictured: Substitute of the Month Ann Bechtel.

LHS recognizes faculty of the month for October

News Staff
Monday, November 17, 2025
Containers filled with greenery, colorful stems, cones, berries and more can brighten the landscape all winter long. COURTESY PHOTO | WWW.MELINDAMYERS.COM

Containers filled with greenery, colorful stems, cones, berries and more can brighten the landscape all winter long. COURTESY PHOTO | WWW.MELINDAMYERS.COM

Try these steps to create your own winter containers

Melinda Myers
Monday, November 17, 2025
Add a bit of seasonal beauty to your front steps, window boxes and other outdoor spaces with winter containers. Fill them with greenery, berries, cones, baubles and more. You’ll find many of these items in your own backyard and at your favorite garden retailer.

Filing underway through Dec. 8

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, November 13, 2025
The filing period for candidates seeking a spot on the March 2026 primary election ballots opened Nov. 8. Republican and Democratic party chairs are accepting candidate applications ahead of the December deadline.

County OKs Adamsville VFD water tender

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, November 13, 2025
The Adamsville Volunteer Fire Department will have a new water tender by the end of 2025.In Monday’s Lampasas Commissioners Court meeting, court members agreed to pay $253,000 for the tender contingent on reimbursement from the Texas Forest Service.

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News Staff
Thursday, November 13, 2025
JURY DUTY CANCELEDLampasas District Clerk Edith Wagner Harrison has announced that jury duty scheduled for Nov. 17 has been canceled.SEN. FLORES TO VISITTexas First Conservative Alliance will meet Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Lampasas County Office Building conference room, 409 S. Pecan St.
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