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Court is ready to celebrate Homecoming

News Staff
Monday, October 6, 2025
Named to the Lometa High School Homecoming Court are, bottom row from left, Liliana Reyes, Teagan Brooks, Rayne Hill, Phoenix Jones, Abigail Tower and Makynzie Andrade; top row, Easton Hamilton, Emmanuel Caso Prado, Stone Carr-Jones, Roy Carr, Josue Lopez and Jeremiah Torres.

Voters to consider changes to the Texas Constitution

Gail Lowe
Monday, October 6, 2025
In odd-numbered years such as 2025, the November General Election includes for voter consideration any proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution that passed during the recently concluded legislative session.The 89th Texas Legislature has offered 17 constitutional amendments this year.
Lampasas County Livestock Association members plan to upgrade the parking lot at the showbarn. This project rendering indicates the areas planned for improvement. It could take several years to cover the cost, LCLA officials said, but the annual Reverse Raffle later this month will initiate the fundraising for the endeavor. COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas County Livestock Association members plan to upgrade the parking lot at the showbarn. This project rendering indicates the areas planned for improvement. It could take several years to cover the cost, LCLA officials said, but the annual Reverse Raffle later this month will initiate the fundraising for the endeavor. COURTESY PHOTO

Livestock association eyes parking lot improvements

Erick Mitchell
Monday, October 6, 2025
The Lampasas County Livestock Association is planning to upgrade the parking area at its show barn to make it more accessible for residents and exhibitors. Funds raised from this year’s Reverse Raffle on Oct. 25 will go toward the new project.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, October 6, 2025
FARM BUREAU MEETINGLampasas County Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting and dinner tonight at 6 p.m. at the Lampasas County Youth Livestock Center.Peterson Farm Brothers from central Kansas will provide the program. All current Farm Bureau members are invited to attend.
Vickie McQueen will be the keynote speaker at the Oct. 13 MORE event, which will focus on the theme “Blessed.” Courtesy photo

Vickie McQueen will be the keynote speaker at the Oct. 13 MORE event, which will focus on the theme “Blessed.” Courtesy photo

MORE women’s event to feature Vickie McQueen as keynote speaker

News Staff
Monday, October 6, 2025
The annual MORE event is set for Oct. 13 at 6:45 p.m. at The Hangar, 801 County Road 205 outside of Burnet.Welcome reception begins at 5:45 p.m.MORE is a non-denominational event for women of all backgrounds.
Lampasas County moves to ‘abnormally dry’ on drought map

Lampasas County moves to ‘abnormally dry’ on drought map

Lampasas County moves to ‘abnormally dry’ on drought map

Erick Mitchell
Monday, October 6, 2025
As rainfall across the area diminishes, drier conditions are beginning to settle into Lampasas County.The U.S. Drought Monitor’s map released on Oct. 2 shows 71% of the county is deemed “abnormally dry.” Eastern portions of the county remain unaffected by the lack of recent rainfall.

Food drive to benefit Lampasas Mission

News Staff
Monday, October 6, 2025
Lampasas County 4-H members will be collecting non-perishable food items as a one-day 4-H community service project. These items will be donated to Lampasas Mission.Residents who can donate should bring non-perishable food items to the Lampasas Public Library on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Constitutional amendments to be on ballot

Gail Lowe
Thursday, October 2, 2025
In odd-numbered years such as 2025, the November General Election includes for voter consideration any proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution that passed during the recently concluded legislative session.The 89th Texas Legislature has offered 17 constitutional amendments this year.
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Courthouse work nears finish line

News Staff
Thursday, October 2, 2025
The finishing touches to wood trim were tackled at the Lampasas County Courthouse last week, when sanding and painting were done on the secondfloor windows. The renovation work is expected to be complete by mid-October, County Judge Randy Hoyer has said.
Attorney Jo Ann San Miguel plans to enter the candidate field with a run for county judge. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Attorney Jo Ann San Miguel plans to enter the candidate field with a run for county judge. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

San Miguel becomes third candidate in county judge race

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Jo Ann San Miguel, owner of San Miguel Law Office on the downtown square, is seeking the county judge’s seat in 2026.San Miguel will join Zac Morris and David Millican in the Republican Primary. The business owner and Lampasas native believes she has all the tools to succeed in the role.
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