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ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Ready to represent Spring Ho

News Staff
Thursday, July 11, 2024
After pageant festivities opened Monday night’s activities, the 2024 Miss Spring Ho court stands on stage with their sashes and tiaras. From left to right are third runner-up Hadley Howard, second runner-up Sagen Plouff, first runner-up Pacey Underwood and Miss Spring Ho Lily Fryer.
At left, Komatsu Architecture Design Coordinator Rick Stacy and Premier Construction’s Lee Evans discuss potential renovations to the county courthouse. Their comments came during Monday’s Lampasas County Commissioners Court meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

At left, Komatsu Architecture Design Coordinator Rick Stacy and Premier Construction’s Lee Evans discuss potential renovations to the county courthouse. Their comments came during Monday’s Lampasas County Commissioners Court meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Priorities outlined for courthouse renovation

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Renovations to the historic Lampasas County courthouse are costlier than Lampasas County Commissioners Court members expected.During Monday’s regular meeting, commissioners received an update on potential project details that include a $1.4 million price tag.
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On pace to reach his lofty goal

News Staff
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Kempner resident Steve McDaniel has challenged himself to run a competitive5K race in each of Texas’ 254 counties. To read about his progress toward that goal, see page 5 in today’s Sports.

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Carter Bloodcare Drive
Thursday, July 11, 2024
AdventHealth Rollins Brook will be the site for a Carter BloodCare drive on Monday from 9 a.m. to noon. Those interested in donating blood should look for the Carter BloodCare bus at 608 N. Key Ave.All donors will receive a beach towel and a $20 egift card.

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Spring Ho Events
Monday, July 8, 2024
Lampasas’ biggest festival of the year is in full swing this week, with mulltiple events planned daily through Sunday.Several events have changed locations this year.The County Fair will take place at the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 403 S. Chestnut St.
Lampasas ISD Assistant Superintendent Dana Holcomb, standing, gives school board members a presentation on 2024 STAAR test scores. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas ISD Assistant Superintendent Dana Holcomb, standing, gives school board members a presentation on 2024 STAAR test scores. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

2024 STAAR test scores released

Erick Mitchell
Monday, July 8, 2024
Lampasas Independent School District Assistant Superintendent Dana Holcomb reported positive results for 2024 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness or STAAR scores at July’s school board meeting last week.

HVAC unit needed for Kempner City Hall

Erick Mitchell
Monday, July 8, 2024
The Kempner City Council canceled its Friday called meeting after a quorum of members was unavailable to consider an air-conditioning replacement unit. Mayor John Wilkerson and Place 2 Thomas Combs were the only members of the council present.

Lometa Police Chief resigns

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, July 8, 2024
Third in a streak of sudden departures, Lometa Interim Police Chief Linda Mauldin issued her resignation late Friday evening. Mauldin said the decision was completely voluntary and not motivated by any impending firing.
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