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CATTLE AUCTION

News Staff
Monday, March 4, 2024
The report from the Feb. 28 Lampasas Cattle Auction follows.Cattle and calves:Total cattle 473, compared to 318 last sale and 599 at this time last year.Compared to last sale, stockers were steady, feeders $3-$5 lower. Slaughter cows were steady to $3 higher, and slaughter bulls were $2--$4 higher.

TxDOT postpones highway work for now

Erick Mitchell
Monday, March 4, 2024
The Texas Department of Transportation Brownwood District is postponing plans to close down a section of U.S. Highway 281 that goes over Sulphur Creek. A new start date for construction has yet to be determined.Originally, TxDOT intended to close the section of U.S. 281 that goes from E.E.
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Watching the stars

News Staff
Monday, March 4, 2024
Chris Taylor checks out some stars through a pair of binoculars. He and up to 100 other residents participated in the festivities Saturday evening during “The Stars at Night” event hosted by the Lampasas County Friends of the Night Sky.
COURTESY GRAPHIC | NASA’S SCIENTIFIC VISUALIZATION STUDIO

COURTESY GRAPHIC | NASA’S SCIENTIFIC VISUALIZATION STUDIO

Officials to issue emergency declaration ahead of eclipse

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, March 4, 2024
Lampasas County officials said they have plans to issue a local declaration of emergency in advance of the eclipse after similar motions were made by a nearby county.In preparation for the April 8 total solar eclipse, Bell County officials issued a local disaster declaration Feb.

BRIEFLY

March 5 Primary Elections
Monday, March 4, 2024
Polls are open today for the Republican Party and Democratic Party primary elections. Those who have not cast a ballot during the early-voting period may vote at any of the county’s vote centers from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Members of The Stars at Night committee are preparing flashlights for distribution to children at Saturday evening’s event. COURTESY PHOTO

Members of The Stars at Night committee are preparing flashlights for distribution to children at Saturday evening’s event. COURTESY PHOTO

‘The Stars At Night’ celebration set for Saturday, rain or shine

News Staff
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Lampasas County residents are encouraged to bring their family out Saturday from 5-9 p.m. to enjoy the wonder and beauty of the brilliant dark skies of the area at the old middle school cafeteria in Lampasas.
COURTESY PHOTOS Sholee Turner, Jacob Wooten and Lamar Linton, left to right, run lines during a practice on set. Lometa will compete in the district One-Act Play contest on Monday in Lometa.

COURTESY PHOTOS Sholee Turner, Jacob Wooten and Lamar Linton, left to right, run lines during a practice on set. Lometa will compete in the district One-Act Play contest on Monday in Lometa.

Lometa One-Act Play ready to head torward competition next week

Mason Hines
Thursday, February 29, 2024
The Lometa High School One-Act Play begins its march toward the state contest once again, with Monday’s district competition being the starting point.

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, February 29, 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.
courtesy photo | City of Lampasas

courtesy photo | City of Lampasas

Young volunteers recognized

News Staff
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Lorelai Dressell and Abigail Justice, members of Lampasas Girl Scout Troop 6005, were awarded the Misti Talbert Community Champion Award for their volunteer work at the Lampasas Animal Shelter. The girls accumulated 800 hours of volunteer work in 2023.
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