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Kempner council seeks county’s help for Hill Street repairs

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, March 28, 2024
The Kempner City Council spent a large portion of Tuesday’s meeting in executive session with city attorney James Parker over discussions on repairs to Hill Street.The council moved to seek assistance from Lampasas County to complete the repairs needed.During the council’s Feb.
Easter season is here!

Easter season is here!

Easter season is here!

News Staff
Thursday, March 28, 2024
This view of the cross at Church of the Hills was taken about 6 a.m. last week by someone who stopped there to say his morning prayers. The image offers a poignant reminder of Jesus’ sacrifice and resurrection to be celebrated on Easter Sunday.
At left, John Stokes of All Seaons Service Inc. provides the Commissioners Court with an update regarding repairs to the HVAC systems in the county annex building at 407 S. Pecan St. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

At left, John Stokes of All Seaons Service Inc. provides the Commissioners Court with an update regarding repairs to the HVAC systems in the county annex building at 407 S. Pecan St. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Commissioners Court sets burn ban for eclipse period

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, March 28, 2024
With thousands of visitors expected to arrive in Lampasas County for the 2024 total solar eclipse event, the Lampasas County Commissioners Court on Monday OK’d a burn ban for the period of population influx.

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Pre-eclipse
Thursday, March 28, 2024
PRE-ECLIPSE PARTYA pre-eclipse concert on the square will take place April 7 from 6:30-10 p.m. The event is free to attend.Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys, under the direction of Lampasas native Jason Roberts, will play their western swing music at the downtown courthouse square.
A mother cow greets her calf after it has been worked. Even though cattle populations have been stymied by drought and other factors, recovery is possible for those willing to persevere. joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

A mother cow greets her calf after it has been worked. Even though cattle populations have been stymied by drought and other factors, recovery is possible for those willing to persevere. joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

Beef cattle herd numbers decreasing across Texas

Joycesarah Mccabe
Monday, March 25, 2024
According to David Anderson, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension economist in the Department of Agricultural Economics, U.S. beef cattle numbers are the lowest they have been since 1951.
This map developed by the city of Lampasas depicts the street closures that will occur on the day of the total solar eclipse -- Monday, April 8. COURTESY GRAPHIC | CITY OF LAMPASAS

This map developed by the city of Lampasas depicts the street closures that will occur on the day of the total solar eclipse -- Monday, April 8. COURTESY GRAPHIC | CITY OF LAMPASAS

City, first responders making final eclipse preparations

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, March 25, 2024
Lampasas-area public safety and first responder agencies are taking precautions and making preparations for the upcoming total solar eclipse event, and officials are urging the public to do the same.
Traffic along Key Avenue could triple during the upcoming eclipse event. Area restaurants have been making preparations to weclome an abundance of customers. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Traffic along Key Avenue could triple during the upcoming eclipse event. Area restaurants have been making preparations to weclome an abundance of customers. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Food, drink businesses ready for travelers

Erick Mitchell
Monday, March 25, 2024
With the 2024 total solar eclipse just 13 days away, area food and drink establishments are preparing for all sorts of possibilities to ensure visitors are welcomed with open arms.On April 8, Lampasas will experience 4 minutes 24 seconds of complete totality when the sun is obscured by the moon.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Rep. David Spiller (R-Jacksboro) speaks to Lampasas County residents last year. Spiller was one of the sponsors of Senate Bill 4 that is currently blocked by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Rep. David Spiller (R-Jacksboro) speaks to Lampasas County residents last year. Spiller was one of the sponsors of Senate Bill 4 that is currently blocked by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Texas border security law hangs in the balance

Erick Mitchell
Monday, March 25, 2024
Efforts from the state of Texas to secure the southern border with Mexico via Senate Bill 4 legislation have been placed on hold by the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

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Pre-eclipse
Monday, March 25, 2024
First Texas Bank is helping sponsor a pre-eclipse concert on the square April 7 from 6:30-10 p.m. The event is free to attend.Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys, under the direction of Lampasas native Jason Roberts, will play their western swing music at the downtown courthouse square.
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