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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...
Educators honored for work at Taylor Creek
Taylor Creek Elementary School Principal Shona Moore, left, and Assistant Principal Mark Sheppard, right, congratulate staff members honored in April. Music teacher Candace Beyer, second from left, was named Teacher of the Month at the campus, and custodian Sammy Wise, second from right, was selected Staff Member of the Month. Clay Phillips, center, of Farm Bureau Insurance presented each with a…
KWSC 24-inch main water line leak repaired
Outside contractors from Fort Worth hired by the Kempner Water Supply Corp. completed repairs to a 24inch main line leak at 4 a.m. Thursday.KWSC members and city of Lampasas water customers were notified Tuesday of the leak between State Highway 195 and the Ivy Mountain distribution tank that feeds the entire system.The repair presented challenges for workers due to its location in terrain that…
Burnet County Jail bookings: April 19-25, 2024
The following people were arrested and booked into the Burnet County Jail during the period of April 19-25, 2024, according to Burnet County Sheriff’s Office logs. City of residence and release information are listed when available. This list does not constitute an official court document, and all persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
New edition of magazine makes its debut today
The 2024-2025 Guide to Lampasas magazine is included inside today’s edition of the Lampasas Dispatch Record. This 80page premium product is the culmination of a months-long project and is one of the most popular publications of the newspaper.This year’s magazine places an emphasis on the local parks and some of their new upgrades, as well as the community events that these parks host annually.The…
Rare white bison joins herd in Burnet County
Rare white bison joins herd in Burnet County Martelle Luedecke Contributing Writer Fri, 04/26/2024 - 02:46 Image Untsi, a rare white bison, and his mom strolled back into the cedar on April 24. Untsi was born on Earth Day, April 22, at Wagon Springs Ranch, just off CR 200. Photos by...
Sisters share a moment at Awards Day
Jamie Ball, standing at left, and Jenna Ball were among the Class of 2024 graduates recognized for academic honors during Awards Day ceremonies Wednesday evening. More coverage of Lampasas High School graduation will appear in the Senior Souvenir edition that is published in May. Commencement exercises for LHS are set for May 17.
LFD staffing changes, Hostess House work approved
Lampasas City Council discussed the Hostess House project and restructured fire department staff during a Monday evening meeting.STAFFING CHANGES AT LFDDuring its regular session Monday, the council held an official pinning ceremony for Joseph Adams, who will take on the role of fire chief for the Lampasas Fire Department.Prior to that action, City Manager Finley deGraffenried reminded council…
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