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This National Weather Service graphic shows a multi-county area with a high possibility of storm activity this afternoon following the eclipse totality. COURTESY GRAPHIC | NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE

This National Weather Service graphic shows a multi-county area with a high possibility of storm activity this afternoon following the eclipse totality. COURTESY GRAPHIC | NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE

Severe weather expected after today's eclipse

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, April 8, 2024
National Weather Service meteorologists are predicting severe storms this afternoon after the total solar eclipse. The NWS issued a hazardous weather outlook at 4:26 a.m. Monday for North and Central Texas, including Lampasas, Hamilton, Coryell, Bell and several other surrounding counties.
This graphic posted by @NWSSanAntonio on X shows what type of cloud coverage is ideal for viewing the total solar eclipse on Monday.

This graphic posted by @NWSSanAntonio on X shows what type of cloud coverage is ideal for viewing the total solar eclipse on Monday.

Weather forecast puts eclipse visibility in doubt

News Staff
Friday, April 5, 2024
With the 2024 total solar eclipse just days away from bringing over four minutes of complete totality to Lampasas, views of the spectacle are in doubt. According to the National Weather Service, cloudy skies on Monday during the eclipse time could damper the view of totality.
Clayton Shaw, left, and Eric Malmin flipped the script on this swine to finish in fourth place during the 2024 hog sacking event. MASON HINES | LAMPASAS DISPATCH RECORD

Clayton Shaw, left, and Eric Malmin flipped the script on this swine to finish in fourth place during the 2024 hog sacking event. MASON HINES | LAMPASAS DISPATCH RECORD

Diamondback Jubilee Rodeo results are in

News Staff
Thursday, April 4, 2024
The Diamondback Jubilee Rodeo had a lot of close competitions with a number of men and women competing in bronc and bull riding, roping and barrel racing events.Friday night results are listed as follows:MUTTON BUSTIN’Charlotte Lambrado of Dripping Springs.
Trees encircling the Lampasas County Courthouse have been adorned with blue ribbons to help bring recognition to child abuse awareness efforts. The blue ribbon is a symbol for Child Abuse Prevention Month, observed annually in April. Jim lowe | dispatch record

Trees encircling the Lampasas County Courthouse have been adorned with blue ribbons to help bring recognition to child abuse awareness efforts. The blue ribbon is a symbol for Child Abuse Prevention Month, observed annually in April. Jim lowe | dispatch record

Child abuse awareness efforts

News Staff
Thursday, April 4, 2024

Badger Jazz Band to hold annual fundraiser

News Staff
Thursday, April 4, 2024
The Lampasas Badger Jazz Band will hold its annual Tunes N’ Taters dinner and concert event April 20 at 5:30 p.m. at the Lampasas High School gym.Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased from LHS band members.Dinner can be enjoyed while the band members entertain from 6-7 p.m.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, April 4, 2024
We would like to help get your group’s event(s) listed in the Dispatch Record Calendar. The listing of community events and meetings is free.Calendar items must be in writing. Email to news@lampasas. com, or mail to: Calendar Lampasas Dispatch Record P.O.
A sign outside The Trading Post on the downtown square advertises the sale of solar eclipse glasses. Many businesses and local residents are gearing up for the solar eclipse on April 8. Erick Mitchell | dispatch record

A sign outside The Trading Post on the downtown square advertises the sale of solar eclipse glasses. Many businesses and local residents are gearing up for the solar eclipse on April 8. Erick Mitchell | dispatch record

Researchers study emotions produced when witnessing the wonders of total solar eclipse

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, April 4, 2024
In less than one week, all of Lampasas County will experience the celestial beauty of a total solar eclipse. If the weather cooperates, onlookers should expect to be mesmerized by a sense of awe, researchers say.

Motorcyclist hospitalized following Avenue J wreck

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, April 4, 2024
A motorcyclist was hospitalized after a wreck that police have attributed to speeding.On the afternoon of March 29, Lampasas Police Department received a report of a single-vehicle crash in the 800 block of East Avenue J near the intersection of Hackberry Street. Police were on scene at 2:36 p.m.
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