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Austin weather: Strong storms hit Central Texas
AUSTIN, Texas - It's Friday and we're back on storm watch. Several counties were under warnings that have now expired. A Tornado Watch for Bell, Milam and Lampasas Counties is in effect until 6 p.m. Earlier, a Tornado Warning was issued until 11:30 a.m. CDT for Bell County and Lampasas...
Lometa City Council candidates vie for two seats
Four people will vie for two positions on the Lometa City Council on election day May 4. Their profiles appear below and in the Tuesday edition of the Dispatch Record. Julia Thomas, who was recently appointed Lometa City Secretary, said that while technically her name will appear on the ballot for Lometa City Council candidacy, she cannot hold both positions.
Candidates vie for two Lometa ISD at-large positions
Profiles provide information on background, experience and goalsfor school district. Cristopher BristerQ: What is your background/ experience? How does that experience prepare you to serve on the Lometa ISD school board?Brister: I am currently a member of the Lometa ISD Board of Trustees. I have been on the board since 2017 and currently serve as president. I am a member of the Lampasas County Ladies Auxiliary and have overseen the Lometa Youth Football Association for the past…
Man survives rollover wreck on U.S. 183 near Lometa
A man driving a box truck on U.S. Highway 183 is OK after surviving a rollover Thursday morning about three miles north of Lometa.Lometa Volunteer Fire Department Chief Bobby Odom said his crew was notified of an incident at 9:35 a.m. involving a box truck that was northbound on U.S. 183. The driver lost control of his vehicle and left the roadway, falling about 20 feet onto the railroad tracks…
Seven Lometa ISD candidates vie for two board seats
Seven people will vie for two positions on the Lometa ISD Board of Trustees on election day May 4. Their profiles appear below and in the Friday edition of the Dispatch Record. ANTHONY RESAQ: What is your background/experience? (You may include education, work, community involvement, government service, etc.) How does that experience prepare you to serve on the Lometa ISD school board…
Daniel Price resigns as Early head football coach and athletic director
EARLY, Texas (BCH Sports) – The coaching carousel continues to turn in the world of Big Country high school football. Daniel Price resigned today as the head football coach and athletic director for Early High School. Price leaves the Longhorns with a 27-20 record after four seasons. He led...
Winners named in annual Lometa flower show
The L-M Garden and Civic Club held its annual flower show April 15. Many beautiful entries were featured in both the Horticulture and Design divisions.After judging all entries, Sheri Stone offered critiques of every class. She provided feedback on how to improve the display of horticulture entries and design entries, plus she complimented everyone’s effort. Stone then announced the award winners…
Two men dead Wednesday in connected shootings
Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a double shooting incident that began in Killeen and ended in Lampasas County. According to a news release posted by Killeen Police Department, the KPD, Copperas Cove Police Department and Lampasas County Sheriff’s Department are investigating a shooting in Killeen on Wednesday and a connected shooting in Lampasas County that left two men dead.
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