Lampasas businesses, city fare well during eclipse

  • April 8 opened on the Lampasas courthouse square with an eerie stillness. Very few cars were on the streets, and only a few were parked after carrying passengers to conduct business downtown. Crowds arrived on the square later Monday morning, however, to view the totality offered by the total eclipse. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD
    April 8 opened on the Lampasas courthouse square with an eerie stillness. Very few cars were on the streets, and only a few were parked after carrying passengers to conduct business downtown. Crowds arrived on the square later Monday morning, however, to view the totality offered by the total eclipse. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

    Although solar eclipse crowds did not reach the overwhelming numbers that were predicted ahead of the event, several local officials agreed the Lampasas community attracted plenty of visitors, managed traffic conditions well and had the potential for increased revenue for local businesses.

    Ross Oliver, Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce Membership & Events executive, said predictions of cloudy…