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Welders work to complete repairs on the 24-inch main line after a leak developed between State Highway 195 and the Ivy Mountain distribution tank that stores water for Kempner Water Supply customers. COURTESY PHOTO

Welders work to complete repairs on the 24-inch main line after a leak developed between State Highway 195 and the Ivy Mountain distribution tank that stores water for Kempner Water Supply customers. COURTESY PHOTO

KWSC 24-inch main water line leak repaired

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Outside contractors from Fort Worth hired by the Kempner Water Supply Corp. completed repairs to a 24inch main line leak at 4 a.m. Thursday.
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 277 volunteers pose for a photo alongside County Judge Randy Hoyer after the court adopted a proclamation recognizing May 24 as National Poppy Day. Lampasas County residents are encouraged to wear a memorial poppy to honor America’s fallen heroes. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH DISPATCH

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 277 volunteers pose for a photo alongside County Judge Randy Hoyer after the court adopted a proclamation recognizing May 24 as National Poppy Day. Lampasas County residents are encouraged to wear a memorial poppy to honor America’s fallen heroes. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH DISPATCH

Commissioners receive delinquent tax report

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, April 25, 2024
The Lampasas County Commissioners Court has received a positive report concerning delinquent property tax collections.

CATTLE AUCTION

News Staff
Thursday, April 25, 2024
The report from the April 24 Lampasas Cattle Auction follows.Cattle and calves: Total cattle 338, compared to 345 last sale and 338 at this time last year. Compared to last sale, feeder steers and heifers unevenly steady. Slaughter cows and slaughter bulls steady. Feeder cattle accounted for 69%.
The new hike and bike trail that winds through wooded areas at the 580 Sports Complex is featured among the parks stories in the Guide to Lampasas. ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH DISPATCH

The new hike and bike trail that winds through wooded areas at the 580 Sports Complex is featured among the parks stories in the Guide to Lampasas. ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH DISPATCH

New edition of magazine makes its debut today

News Staff
Thursday, April 25, 2024
The 2024-2025 Guide to Lampasas magazine is included inside today’s edition of the Lampasas Dispatch Record. This 80page premium product is the culmination of a months-long project and is one of the most popular publications of the newspaper.

Early voting continues

News Staff
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Early voting for Lampasas and Lometa school board trustees plus Lometa City Council members continues on weekdays through Tuesday. The Lampasas ISD Board of Trustees has one contested race, and the Lometa ISD board has two positions up for election.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Sisters share a moment at Awards Day

News Staff
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Jamie Ball, standing at left, and Jenna Ball were among the Class of 2024 graduates recognized for academic honors during Awards Day ceremonies Wednesday evening. More coverage of Lampasas High School graduation will appear in the Senior Souvenir edition that is published in May.

BRIEFLY

Blood Drive
Thursday, April 25, 2024
The next American Red Cross Community Blood Drive will be May 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at First Street Church of Christ’s Family Life Center, corner of North Avenue and Walnut Street in Lampasas.For an appointment, visit redcrossblood.
Anthony Resa

Anthony Resa

Seven Lometa ISD candidates vie for two board seats

News Staff
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Seven people will vie for two positions on the Lometa ISD Board of Trustees on election day May 4. Their profiles appear below and in the Friday edition of the Dispatch Record.  ANTHONY RESAQ: What is your background/experience?
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