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Corix to increase monthly rate for Lometa water users

Erick Mitchell
Monday, August 12, 2024
Lometa water customers received a letter in the mail this month from Corix Utilities warning of monthly water bill hikes to come.The letter says Corix has filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas for a system improvement plan that may affect Lometa water customers.

TxDOT seeks public input on 2025 rail plan

News Staff
Monday, August 12, 2024
The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking input on its 2025 Texas Rail Plan. A virtual public meeting will be held Aug. 19, but comments will be accepted until Sept. 6.The 2024 Texas Rail Plan reflects the latest rail project priorities and fulfills federal funding eligibility requirements.
CHERI JAY-WIENECKE | DISPATCH RECORD

CHERI JAY-WIENECKE | DISPATCH RECORD

Lometa ISD staff ready for fall semester

News Staff
Monday, August 12, 2024
Chi Cloughly and other members of the Lometa ISD staff enjoy a lunch provided by the First Baptist Church of Lometa during the recent school in-service. Teacher in-service programs also included a school campus security training. See photo on page 10.
Johnny Price of Big Iron Handgun License Training in Waco directs Lometa teachers in a school safety training during inservice before the start of the new term. CHERI JAY-WIENECKE | DISPATCH RECORD

Johnny Price of Big Iron Handgun License Training in Waco directs Lometa teachers in a school safety training during inservice before the start of the new term. CHERI JAY-WIENECKE | DISPATCH RECORD

Lometa ISD gets updates at start of school year

Mason Hines
Monday, August 12, 2024
Lometa Independent School District’s Board of Trustees met Aug. 6 for its regular monthly meeting, which centered on updates to school funding, teacher evaluation and the Grow Your Own Teacher program.

Saratoga UWCD ponders exempt well rule change

Erick Mitchell
Monday, August 12, 2024
The Saratoga Underground Water Conservation District directors discussed changes to the exempt well permit rule during a quarterly meeting on Thursday.Also, Saratoga UWCD General Manager Tasha Bates provided board members with updates on the 2024-25 fiscal year budget and upcoming elections.
Representatives from Brazos Electric discuss plans for the Beecham Gap transmission line project with area residents at the Copperas Cove Civic and Conference Center on Aug. 6. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Representatives from Brazos Electric discuss plans for the Beecham Gap transmission line project with area residents at the Copperas Cove Civic and Conference Center on Aug. 6. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Meeting held over Beecham Gap transmission line

Hunter King
Monday, August 12, 2024
The Copperas Cove Civic and Conference Center was the host site for a public meeting last week held by Brazos Electric on the Beecham Gap transmission line project that could affect property owners near Kempner.
Police Chief Ronnie Strain is at the helm of his new post. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Police Chief Ronnie Strain is at the helm of his new post. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Strain ready for role as new Lometa PD chief

Erick Mitchell
Monday, August 12, 2024
With 30 years of law enforcement experience under his belt, new Lometa Police Chief Ronnie Strain is ready to sail the department in the right direction.Strain was sworn into his role Aug. 5 at the Lometa City Council’s regular meeting.

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Griefshare Support Group
Monday, August 12, 2024
A new session of GriefShare, a weekly support group for those who have suffered the death of a loved one, will begin Aug. 27 and extend through Nov. 19.The group meets on Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church’s fellowship hall, 402 S. Key Ave.
COURTESY PHOTO | LAMPASAS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

COURTESY PHOTO | LAMPASAS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

A tall order for firefighters

News Staff
Monday, August 12, 2024
A few curious, long-necked exotic residents watched the activities of the Lampasas Volunteer Fire Department as the crew extinguished a five-acre grass fire in Lampasas County on Thursday. LVFD responded to the 13000 block of West FM 580 near Lometa at 4:32 p.m.
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