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New air-conditioning unit to be purchased

In a short meeting Monday, the Lampasas County Commissioners Court approved an interlocal agreement with Travis County and authorized the purchase of a new HVAC unit for one of the county’s office buildings.
Kempner Water Supply Corp. customers fill the Kempner City Council Chambers during Tuesday’s public meeting on the water supplier’s troubles. Some attendees sat in the hallway outside the Council Chambers or listened via radio outside City Hall once capacity was reached in the meeting room. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Kempner Water Supply Corp. customers fill the Kempner City Council Chambers during Tuesday’s public meeting on the water supplier’s troubles. Some attendees sat in the hallway outside the Council Chambers or listened via radio outside City Hall once capacity was reached in the meeting room. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

KWSC members exasperated with quality of their water

More than 50 Kempner Water Supply customers attended Tuesday’s meeting of the Kempner City Council to express their dissatisfaction with the supplier’s water quality.State Reps.
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Nighttime work on U.S. Highway 190

The Texas Department of Transportation started resurfacing the intersection of U.S. Highway 190 and State Loop 257 in the city of Lampasas on Monday. The project is supposed to be completed by the end of this week.

BRIEFLY

Lampasas County Farm Bureau Board of Directors is sponsoring a photo contest. Entry deadline is Sept. 1.Cash prizes will be awarded for the photos of Lampasas County subjects that best represent the theme “Farm to Table.” For more details, see the ad inside on page A5.
Councilman Myles Haider was the only member to vote against a change to the base rates for water service. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECOARD

Councilman Myles Haider was the only member to vote against a change to the base rates for water service. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECOARD

City Council approves increase to water, wastewater rates

At Monday’s Lampasas City Council meeting, members decided to approve a $5 increase to the monthly base rate for both the water and wastewater services within the city.Prior to approval of the increase, the monthly wastewater rate was $24 for residential and apartment properties.

SHEEP, GOAT AUCTION

The Aug. 22 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows.Total receipts: 2,239. Previous week: 1,717.Trends: Light kids $5 lower. Slaughter kids steady; slaughter nannies steady; replacement nannies $10 higher.Wool lambs $5 lower; Dorper lambs and Barbado lambs $5 higher.Prices follow.
As the sun rises over Lampasas County, a new fence surrounds a vast hayfield, standing strong against the morning light. The sturdy metal posts and taut wire symbolize the resilience and determination of the agricultural community to rebuild JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

As the sun rises over Lampasas County, a new fence surrounds a vast hayfield, standing strong against the morning light. The sturdy metal posts and taut wire symbolize the resilience and determination of the agricultural community to rebuild JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Rising from the water

The spring floods that surged through Lampasas County became a formidable force and left in its wake broken trees, destroyed water gaps, devastated cattle herds and sweptaway fences. Yet, it was the resilience of the ranching community that shone through in the aftermath.
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Friday night lights on the horizon

Bryson Roberts, with the football, runs through the China Spring secondary while Kevin Castruita provides blocking during last Thursday’s scrimmage. The Badgers open the 2024 campaign Friday night at home with a game against Fredericksburg.
Dr. Leonardo

Dr. Leonardo

Funeral Mass set Saturday for Dr. Leonardo

Dr. Pablo B. Leonardo of Lampasas, a longtime internist and cardiologist, died on Aug. 20, 2024. He was 85.A rosary will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel on Aug. 30 at 5:30 p.m., with visitation to follow until 8 p.m.The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary Catholic Church on Aug.
Although Lampasas Middle School didn't receive an enrollment hike, Lampasas ISD is eyeing the possibility of developing a new campus to house future students. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Although Lampasas Middle School didn't receive an enrollment hike, Lampasas ISD is eyeing the possibility of developing a new campus to house future students. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

LISD sees enrollment bump

Lampasas Independent School District is continuing to grow based on enrollment numbers from the start of the 2024-2025 school year.At the end of the 2023-2024 school year, LISD finished with 3,559 students. As of Aug, 16, the district has 3,640 students enrolled across its five campuses.