Erick Mitchell

As spring turns to summer, it isn’t uncommon to find honeybee clusters hanging from trees, fence posts and house eaves. Bees frequently establish colonies in old oak trees, barns, water tanks or hollow fencing posts.

The Lampasas County Commissioners Court agreed to a contract with Michelle Wittenburg for lobbying services during the upcoming legislative session. Action came during Monday’s regular meeting.

The Lampasas Economic Development Corp. is within reach of obtaining its first full-time staff member in 18 months.

After receiving little negative feedback on its 2027 proposed budget, the Lampasas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors approved the district’s final budget during its monthly meeting on June 25.

In June, the Texas Education Agency released results for the spring 2026 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR). Lampasas ISD outperformed the state scores and its region in the majority of exams.

Lometa-area residents who receive water and wastewater service from what was previously Corix Utilities-Texas are now officially customers of Texas Water Utilities.

In a narrow 3-2 vote, the Kempner City Council agreed to lower the speed limit on Sidewinder Street to 10 mph. The action came during Tuesday’s regular meeting after resident concerns were noted about the existing 30 mph limit on the street.

The Flames drill team helps herald the 2026 Spring Ho Grand Parade, as entries proceed down East Third Street where throngs of onlookers celebrate the festival tradition. For a final wrap-up of the “Stars, Stripes and Spring Ho Nights” activities, see inside.

The Lampasas County Commissioners Court members believe the Lampasas Central Appraisal District is moving in a much-needed direction.

As cyclosporiasis cases surge nationwide, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that people thoroughly wash all fresh fruits and vegetables under running water to help protect against the parasite.