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County judge provides update on courthouse renovation project

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Renovations for the historic Lampasas County Courthouse are expected to begin in January or February of 2025, according to County Judge Randy Hoyer.Additionally, the county is working to establish a storage facility behind the county annex buildings to house unused accessories and documents.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Barbecue fundraiser supports library

News Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Cars pull up outside the Lampasas Public Library on Monday to pick up barbecue sandwich lunches that included a slice of Texas chocolate sheet cake for dessert. The Library Foundation’s annual Barbecue for Books event was a big success, organizers said.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Volunteers campaigned in downtown Lampasas this week for their favorite candidates and encouraged voter participation. Many East Fourth Street drivers honked in recognition of the push for early voting.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Volunteers campaigned in downtown Lampasas this week for their favorite candidates and encouraged voter participation. Many East Fourth Street drivers honked in recognition of the push for early voting.

Early voting brings large turnout

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Lampasas County residents showed up in big numbers Monday to cast their ballots for the first day of early voting. Many were not shy to describe what brought them to the polls.
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Lampasas Fire Department served as an emergency water station Wednesday. Residents could pick up bottled water, and a limited supply of non-potable water also was offered to those in need.

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Lampasas Fire Department served as an emergency water station Wednesday. Residents could pick up bottled water, and a limited supply of non-potable water also was offered to those in need.

Water service restored

Alexandria Randolph And Erick Mitchell
Thursday, October 24, 2024
A concrete main line that suffered a break Tuesday was repaired as of Thursday morning, and water service has been restored to those affected after about 36 hours of interrupted service.The leak prompted the city of Lampasas to initiate Stage 5 water conservation measures on Tuesday.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2024
SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYSThe holidays can be challenging for those grieving the loss of a loved one. GriefShare’s “Surviving the Holidays” seminar provides encouragement, support and resources to navigate the season. The seminar will be offered Saturday from 10 a.m.
A City of Lampasas graphic shows a counter-clockwise route for water pickup along Brown, Mills and Briggs streets at the Lampasas Fire Department.

A City of Lampasas graphic shows a counter-clockwise route for water pickup along Brown, Mills and Briggs streets at the Lampasas Fire Department.

KWSC notifies of main line leak

Alexandria Randolph
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Updates: At 1:44 p.m. Wednesday, city of Lampasas officials said work to repair the line was ongoing. “Repair work continues with excavators and welders on site. We currently do not have a time frame for completion; however, we should have a better idea of restoration in the next 2 to 3 hours.
Lampasas County Livestock Association Reverse Raffle attendees stand in line to receive their food during Saturday’s event festivities. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Lampasas County Livestock Association Reverse Raffle attendees stand in line to receive their food during Saturday’s event festivities. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Reverse Raffle well attended

News Staff
Monday, October 21, 2024
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ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Entertainment at LCLA Reverse Raffle

News Staff
Monday, October 21, 2024
Local musician Derek Groves performs Saturday night as guests at the Lampasas County Livestock Association’s Reverse Raffle event enjoy their steak dinner at the county show barn. The annual fundraiser was well attended, and participants had opportunities to win a variety of prizes.
Three generations join together to work the cattle. At the heart of agriculture is a recognition of the vital role youth will play in nurturing and promoting our ranching and farming future. joycesarah mccabe | dispa tch record

Three generations join together to work the cattle. At the heart of agriculture is a recognition of the vital role youth will play in nurturing and promoting our ranching and farming future. joycesarah mccabe | dispa tch record

From fields to futures

Joycesarah Mccabe
Monday, October 21, 2024
Agriculture is worth preserving and celebrating for the apparent reason: food security. Without agriculture, we are hungry, without various medications and potentially unclothed.
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