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One injured in collision near Walmart

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, September 19, 2024
One woman was sent to a local hospital with minor injuries she sustained in a rear-end collision last Friday on U.S. Highway 190.Lampasas Police Department responded to the 1700 block of East Central Texas Expressway at 1:39 p.m. Sept.
Kempner City Council members Rob Green, left, and Thomas Combs listen as audit information is presented in a council meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Kempner City Council members Rob Green, left, and Thomas Combs listen as audit information is presented in a council meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Kempner council takes no action to seek water tests

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Kempner City Council members agreed last week it was in the city’s best interest not to pursue independent tests of water from the Kempner Water Supply Corp.The item was listed on the Sept.

Farm Bureau to hold annual convention

News Staff
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Lampasas County Farm Bureau members should begin making plans to attend the annual Lampasas County Farm Bureau Convention to be held at the Lampasas County Livestock Show Barn, 283 North U.S. Highway 190. The Oct. 8 meeting and convention begins at 6 p.m.
In a statement issued Wednesday, Lampasas Middle School Principal Wes Graham assured parents and staff that campus safety is of utmost importance. More information about district security measures being undertaken will appear in an upcoming edition. The LMS facility is an area of concern due to its vulnerable campus design, officials have said. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

In a statement issued Wednesday, Lampasas Middle School Principal Wes Graham assured parents and staff that campus safety is of utmost importance. More information about district security measures being undertaken will appear in an upcoming edition. The LMS facility is an area of concern due to its vulnerable campus design, officials have said. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Second threat made at LMS campus

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Less than a week after a Lampasas Middle School student was reported to have made a firearm threat, another weapon threat was issued by a student from the same campus, officials said.
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High school to celebrate Homecoming

News Staff
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Homecoming festivities will highlight the week at Lampasas High School, with a king and queen to be presented at halftime of tonight’s football game. Queen candidates this year are, from left, Hailey Palmer, Pacey Underwood, Scout Barton, Julia Ybarra, Addison Borchardt and Meredith McBeth.

KWSC rescinds boil water notice

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, September 19, 2024
After enduring 30-plus days of a boil water notice, Kempner Water Supply Corp. members can breathe a sigh of relief. The water supplier announced Tuesday in an alert to customers the boil water notice had been rescinded.On Aug.

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Circus Is Coming
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Kiwanis Club of Lampasas will sponsor the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus Oct. 7 to raise funds for scholarships for Lampasas and Lometa students.Set-up will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the corner of East North Avenue and South Western Street. Shows are slated at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

KWSC rescinds boil water notice

News Staff
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
After over a month of a boil water notice, Kempner Water Supply Corp. Members can now breathe a sigh of relief. The water supplier announced in an alert to customers at 8:41 a.m. this morning the boil water notice had been rescinded.On Aug.
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