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A National Weather Service graphic shows a tornado watch and flood watch issued in the region this evening.

A National Weather Service graphic shows a tornado watch and flood watch issued in the region this evening.

Tornado warning, flash flood warning issued

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
A tornado warning and flash flood warning have been issued for Lampasas County Wednesday evening.The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning in effect for Lampasas and surrounding counties from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. A flash flood warning was also issued, remaining effective until 8 p.m.
Heavy rains soaked Lampasas on Thursday and turned Campbell Park and the Hanna Springs Sculpture Garden area into a retention pond for the water. One teenager took advantage of the pooling effect and enjoyed skimming over the surface. STEPHANIE FITZHARRIS | COURTESY PHOTO

Heavy rains soaked Lampasas on Thursday and turned Campbell Park and the Hanna Springs Sculpture Garden area into a retention pond for the water. One teenager took advantage of the pooling effect and enjoyed skimming over the surface. STEPHANIE FITZHARRIS | COURTESY PHOTO

Thursday rainfall leads to closure of roads, parks

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, May 20, 2024
Rainfall on Thursday led to the closure of several Lampasas County roads and the Hancock Park Municipal Golf Course.On Thursday afternoon during severe storm activity, the National Weather Service registered the Lampasas River near Kempner at 20.
Lometa ISD Business Manager Ronda Bridges, left, administers the oath of office to school board trustees Dusty Duncan and Cristopher Brister. MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

Lometa ISD Business Manager Ronda Bridges, left, administers the oath of office to school board trustees Dusty Duncan and Cristopher Brister. MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

Lometa school board welcomes new member

Mason Hines
Monday, May 20, 2024
The Lometa Independent School District Board of Trustees convened last week to confirm the results of its May 4 election and discuss the end of the school year for the district.

Truck hydroplanes off U.S. 183 roadway

Erick Mitchell
Monday, May 20, 2024
A semi-truck en route to Lampasas hydroplaned off the roadway Thursday afternoon, causing traffic on U.S. Highway 183 to back up as the vehicle was recovered.Lampasas Volunteer Fire Department Chief Tim Weinrick said no injuries were reported.

City reduces water restrictions

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, May 20, 2024
The city of Lampasas has rescinded Stage 2 Water Conservation restrictions in response to water authorities.In a statement issued May 9, the Brazos River Authority announced that recent rainfall and lake levels had removed the need for water restrictions.
Longtime restaurateur Scott McLean knows he will miss the people he has served at Country Kitchen, so he plans to become one of the earlymorning coffee drinkers there to keep up the friendly connections. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH REACORD

Longtime restaurateur Scott McLean knows he will miss the people he has served at Country Kitchen, so he plans to become one of the earlymorning coffee drinkers there to keep up the friendly connections. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH REACORD

McLean sells Country Kitchen restaurant

Erick Mitchell
Monday, May 20, 2024
After 41 years running the Country Kitchen & Bakery, it is time for owner Scott McLean to say goodbye.McLean’s final day at the place he has called home since 1983 came on Wednesday. He has an agreement with Putters & Gutters owner Roy Cockrell to purchase the beloved area diner.

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Primary Election Runoffs
Monday, May 20, 2024
Early voting began Monday in runoff elections for the Republican Party and the Democratic Party. Balloting is May 20-24 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the county Election Office, 407 S. Pecan St. in Lampasas.

Flood watch in effect until Friday morning

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, May 16, 2024
A flood watch has been issued for Lampasas County due to Thursday rains. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Lampasas, Hamilton, Coryell, Bell and surrounding counties. Thursday afternoon storms are expected to produce between 1.5 and 3.
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