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Winter a dangerous time for home fires

Erick Mitchell
Monday, December 9, 2024
With temperatures set to reach near freezing this week, Lampasas County residents will be looking for ways to stay warm. However, it is important to stay safe in the process.Each year half of all home heating fires occur in the months of December, January and February.
AAA Texas statistics show the red-shaded areas to have the highest gasoline prices in the state, while those counties in blue offer the lowest prices per gallon. Lampasas County is included among those with low prices. AAA | COURTESY GRAPHIC

AAA Texas statistics show the red-shaded areas to have the highest gasoline prices in the state, while those counties in blue offer the lowest prices per gallon. Lampasas County is included among those with low prices. AAA | COURTESY GRAPHIC

Lampasas gas prices below state, national averages

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, December 9, 2024
As the holiday season continues and travel increases, gasoline prices in Lampasas County rest significantly below the state average.The statewide average in Texas is $2.63 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch.
JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

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Santa makes his grand entrance

News Staff
Monday, December 9, 2024
Santa Claus made his appearance in the Holidazzle Christmas Parade, riding in style in the Lampasas Fire Department’s newest fire truck. All was merry and bright at the Saturday evening festivities to close out a full day of Carol of Lights.

Crash kills two Saturday near Kempner

Gail Lowe
Monday, December 9, 2024
Texas DPS troopers responded Saturday night at approximately 9:40 p.m. to a report of a single-vehicle crash just west of Kempner.Sgt. Bryan Washko provided the following report.A 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV, operated by 28-year-old Destiny Ramirez of Huntsville, was traveling eastbound on U.S.
Municipal Court Judge Gene Isenhour, at left, speaks to those gathered in City Council Chambers for a ceremony Saturday morning to dedicate the municipal building in his name and Jack Clark’s. Clark, a CPA and financial consultant, stands to the right. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Municipal Court Judge Gene Isenhour, at left, speaks to those gathered in City Council Chambers for a ceremony Saturday morning to dedicate the municipal building in his name and Jack Clark’s. Clark, a CPA and financial consultant, stands to the right. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Kempner rededicates City Hall to honor Clark, Isenhour

Erick Mitchell
Monday, December 9, 2024
Kempner Municipal Judge Gene Isenhour and longtime city financial adviser Jack Clark were recognized for their commitment to Kempner at a building dedication ceremony Saturday morning.Kempner City Hall is now known as the Isenhour/Clark Municipal Building.

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Casa Toy Drive
Monday, December 9, 2024
The Edward Jones office of financial adviser Mark Storm is conducting a holiday toy drive to benefit children in the foster care system in the community.Those interested in participating may drop off new, unwrapped toys at 202 Riverview Dr., Suite 3 in Lampasas from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Kempner Christmas in the Park tonight

News Staff
Thursday, December 5, 2024
The city of Kempner is hosting the Christmas in the Park event tonight.The event begins at 5 p.m. and will include vendors for holiday shopping, seasonal food and beverages, festive music and a Christmas movie showing.Santa and Mrs. Claus will make an appearance at 6:15 p.m.
bob caughron | courtesy photo

bob caughron | courtesy photo

Donation made to benefit toy drive

News Staff
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Saratoga Masonic Lodge #546 members were present at the Lampasas Volunteer Fire Department’s Holiday Lunch to make a $500 donation toward toys for area children.
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