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Five dead after collision north of town

Hunter King
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Texas Department of Public Safety troopers and emergency service agencies responded to a two-vehicle crash on North U.S. Highway 281 just before 6 a.m. Wednesday that resulted in multiple fatalities.
COURTESY PHOTO | RACHEL K GILL PHOTOGRAPHY

COURTESY PHOTO | RACHEL K GILL PHOTOGRAPHY

Band prepares for marching season

News Staff
Thursday, August 15, 2024
The Lampasas High School Badger Marching Band has put in numerous steps on the asphalt during its summer band camp as students learn this year’s show music based on the video game and Prime Series “Fallout.” For more band photos, see page 3.
Assistant City Manager Ryan Ward leads the budget discussion with council members on Monday night. Talks will continue Monday, when a budget workshop is set for 5:30 p.m. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Assistant City Manager Ryan Ward leads the budget discussion with council members on Monday night. Talks will continue Monday, when a budget workshop is set for 5:30 p.m. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas City Council sets ceiling for proposed tax rate

Hunter King
Thursday, August 15, 2024
With budget season comes consideration of the tax rate for the new fiscal year. The Lampasas City Council took a step toward adopting that new rate at its regular meeting on Monday.With a 4-2 vote, the council approved a proposed city tax rate of 37 cents per $100 property valuation.

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Outdoor Burn Ban
Thursday, August 15, 2024
The order restricting outdoor burning is back in effect. The order had been lifted temporarily through Aug. 12.The county burn ban now is in effect until Sept. 23.MUSIC AT THE MUSEUMThe last afternoon music series of the summer will be offered Saturday from 1-3 p.m. at Lampasas County Museum, 303 S.

City of Lampasas issues water notice

News Staff
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
The City of Lampasas has issued a water notice to all customers. The announcement was made via the city's website earlier today. The notice was issued due to discoloration, poor taste, and odor the City of Lampasas Public Water System is experiencing.

KWSC issues system wide boil water notice

News Staff
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
At 11:29 a.m. this morning, the Kempner Water Supply Corporation issued a boil water notice to all members. The move comes after a boil water notice was issued for some customers on Tuesday.

KWSC issues boil water notice

News Staff
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
The Kempner Water Supply Corporation has issued a boil water notice for county residents west of Kempner. As of Tuesday at noon, residents north of the City of Kempner, northwest of the city, southwest of the city and west of the city are recommended to boil water prior to use.

Triple digit temperatures to continue this week

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, August 12, 2024
Meteorologists are predicting a streak of high temperature days this week, with triple-digit temperatures possible in Lampasas.The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook early Monday morning, citing high temperatures in Lampasas, Bell, Coryell, Hamilton and surrounding counties.
This attractive limestone marker at the city limits welcomes drivers to Lampasas. courtesy photo | joyce tayl

This attractive limestone marker at the city limits welcomes drivers to Lampasas. courtesy photo | joyce tayl

Promoting our wonderful town

News Staff
Monday, August 12, 2024
I’m not sure who is responsible for the nice signage on U.S. Highway 183 that welcomes you to Lampasas. What a wonderful reflection on our town! Thanks to whomever is responsible.Joyce Taylor Lampasas
Some radish varieties are ready to harvest in as little as 25 days. courtesy photo | melindamyers.com

Some radish varieties are ready to harvest in as little as 25 days. courtesy photo | melindamyers.com

Plant, grow and harvest radishes this fall

Melinda Myers
Monday, August 12, 2024
Prepare some space in the garden or a container for a fall harvest of radishes. They’ll grow and taste best when harvested during cooler weather, and some are ready to harvest in just 25 days.There are a variety of radishes suited to everyone’s taste.
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