Lometa
LATEST NEWS
Storms possible this afternoon, tornado watch issued
While some parts of the county are still recovering from the weekend’s flood, meteorologists said more storms may be possible beginning this afternoon. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook at 1:26 p.m. today, citing chances of severe thunderstorms, as well as a tornado watch at 1:35 p.m. The outlook is effective for Lampasas, Coryell, Hamilton, San Saba and surrounding counties.
Cows washing up in Stillhouse Lake following severe flooding in Central Texas
BELL COUNTY, Texas — Several cows washed up in Stillhouse Lake Monday night after being swept away in the Lampasas River following severe storms and flooding that struck Central Texas over the weekend. Elsa Holm told 6 News that her husband, Corey Welch, was out on Stillhouse Lake Monday...
As properties in Texas shrink, the goat population grows
As you drive north up Route 183 in Central Texas past Lampasas, you will see a sign welcoming you to Mills County: Meat Goat Capital of America. This is no small boast. Even if Mills County claimed to be the meat goat capital of Texas, that would still be saying something. Even though the Lone Star State is rightfully regarded as cattle country, it’s also long been home to the nation’s biggest goat population.
Community Bridge plans lunch date for May
Community Bridge players met April 15 with six tables present.Wendy Coffin won first prize, Margaret Oberender was second, and Ted Deyo took third. Wendy Coffin and Kathy Griffis-Bailey won the slam prize, and Margaret Oberender and Linda Williams had the highest round. Melanie Anderson had the low score of the day.The next date for Community Bridge will be May 13. The group will be providing…
Goldthwaite's Lainey Jernigan voted Standard-Times Athlete of the Week
With the conclusion of the track season and as softball and baseball continue into the postseason, plenty of West Texas high school athletes had outstanding performances last week and were nominated for Standard-Times Athlete of the Week. This week, Goldthwaite's Lainey Jernigan was voted the Standard-Times athlete of the Week after receiving 23,483 votes which was 48.76% of...
Flash Flood Alley poses problems in Central Texas
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Parts of the KXAN viewing area have been inundated with several rounds of showers and thunderstorms since May 1. Lampasas and San Saba counties had flood issues prompting numerous flash flood warnings. Flood issues were noted on the Lampasas River near Kempner when the river’s flood stage went over 18 feet.
Local election results released
Unofficial results for the May 4 local elections are in, showing a landslide win for Mickey Edwards in the race for Lampasas ISD Board. In the Lampasas ISD Board election, Mickey Edwards swept the vote with a total of 447 to Melinda Picott’s 81. Randy Morris and Bob Borchardt,...
Mickey Edwards to take LISD board seat
Unofficial results for the May 4 local elections are in, showing a landslide win for Mickey Edwards in the race for Lampasas ISD Board of Trustees.In the Lampasas school board election, Edwards swept the vote with a total of 447 to Melinda Picott’s 81.Randy Morris and Rob Borchardt, both running unopposed, will maintain their seats with 441 and 422 votes, respectively.“I’m thankful for the voters…
Panhandle, Stamford, Goldthwaite Win UIL 2A Girls Relays
UIL 2A Race Videos - UIL 2A Articles - UIL 2A Athlete Interviews - Photos - Results. Refugio was the reigning gold medalist and came in with the fastest time of 48.05, which was faster than what they ran last year to win the gold medal in 2023. Falls City...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.