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This cardinal finds a cooler place to rest as it takes refuge in a pecan tree outside the county courthouse. Although summer temperatures have been relatively moderate thus far, the National Weather Service says triple-digit heat will be experienced this week across Central Texas. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

This cardinal finds a cooler place to rest as it takes refuge in a pecan tree outside the county courthouse. Although summer temperatures have been relatively moderate thus far, the National Weather Service says triple-digit heat will be experienced this week across Central Texas. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Central Texas turns up the summer heat

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, August 5, 2024
High temperatures and perhaps even triple-digit temperatures can be expected in Central Texas this week, National Weather Service meteorologists said.
Sales tax holiday set for Aug. 9-11

Sales tax holiday set for Aug. 9-11

Sales tax holiday set for Aug. 9-11

News Staff
Monday, August 5, 2024
Texas’ annual sales tax holiday will mark its 25th year of saving shoppers on many back-to-school supplies and clothing when it kicks off this weekend.From Aug. 9-11, qualified items such as clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced below $100 will be exempt from sales tax.
HUNTER KING | COURTESY PHOTO

HUNTER KING | COURTESY PHOTO

Last splash before start of school

News Staff
Monday, August 5, 2024
Hanna Springs Swimming Pool offered a back-to-school evening swim on Friday, when all ages could enjoy the water. Classes start this week in both the Lampasas and Lometa school districts. For related photos, see page 4.

‘Connecting Texas 2050’

Erick Mitchell
Monday, August 5, 2024
The Texas Department of Transportation announced its Connecting Texas 2050 Statewide Long-Range Transportation Plan last week that outlines what it has planned for the future.The 2050 plan is likely to affect Lampasas County residents, as population and traffic growth continue across the area.

Briggs to host meeting on U.S. 183 expansion

Erick Mitchell
Monday, August 5, 2024
The Texas Department of Transportation Austin District will host a public meeting Aug. 22 at Briggs Baptist Church regarding U.S. Highway 183 improvements.Contents will cover TxDOT’s proposed schematic/environmental study for the 23.7-mile corridor of U.S.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, August 5, 2024
BRAZOS ELECTRIC PUBLIC MEETING Brazos Electric will host a comeand-go public meeting today from 4-7 p.m. at the Copperas Cove Civic Center, 1206 West Avenue B, to provide input on a proposed electric transmission line project in Lampasas and Coryell counties.
Veronica Butler received a University of Missouri journalism scholarship. COURTESY PHOTO

Veronica Butler received a University of Missouri journalism scholarship. COURTESY PHOTO

Former Dispatch Record intern receives journalism scholarship

News Staff
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Veronica L. Butler, a 2024 graduate of Lampasas High School and former intern at the Lampasas Dispatch Record, has been accepted into the University of Missouri School of Journalism.Butler was an intern at the Dispatch Record from November 2021 to May 2023.

Sheep and Goat Expo announced

News Staff
Thursday, August 1, 2024
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is inviting the public to attend the upcoming 51st Sheep and Goat Field Day and 2024 Texas Sheep and Goat Expo.This event, taking place on Aug.
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