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Funding available for septic system repairs

The Lampasas River Watershed Partnership is coordinating a septic system repair and replacement program for residents in the Lampasas River watershed to help improve and protect water quality. Residents of the watershed may be eligible for up to $8,000 to repair or replace failing systems.
erick mitchell | dispatch record Lampasas CTE Director Julie Salvato will step down at the end of the month after spending 22 years in the school district.

erick mitchell | dispatch record Lampasas CTE Director Julie Salvato will step down at the end of the month after spending 22 years in the school district.

Salvato to step down from LISD

After 22 years with the Lampasas Independent School District, Julie Salvato is saying goodbye. The longtime librarian and current LISD Career and Technical Education director will leave her role at the end of the month.

reunions

nix school Nix School Community Center will host a school reunion Saturday at noon. Please bring a covered dish to share. The community center is on FM 580 West, 10 to 12 miles outside of Lampasas.
courtesy photo

courtesy photo

Business holds a ribbon-cutting

LJD Sales & Rentals recently celebrated a ribbon-cutting at its location at 1573 Barnes St., off U.S. Highway 183 South in Lampasas. Owners Lori and Jeff DePalma are holding the scissors, surrounded by employees, family members and Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Melissa Unger.
Gene Isenhour salutes during Kempner’s recent Memorial Day observance in honor of those servicemembers who died in the line of duty. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Gene Isenhour salutes during Kempner’s recent Memorial Day observance in honor of those servicemembers who died in the line of duty. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Dedicated to service

Former U.S. President John F. Kennedy, in a call to civic engagement, said, “Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” Kempner resident Gene Isenhour has taken those words to heart.

Photo contest will highlight agriculture in Lampasas County

Lampasas County Farm Bureau is sponsoring a photography contest to allow residents to demonstrate their skills in capturing agriculture subjects. Theme of the contest is “What do you see when looking at agriculture in Lampasas County.” All items must be finished products and ready for display.

Class reunion

nix school Nix School Community Center will host a school reunion June 10 at noon. Please bring a covered dish to share. The community center is on FM 580 West, 10 to 12 miles outside of Lampasas.