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BRIEFLY

News Staff
Thursday, February 15, 2024
EARLY VOTING TO START FEB. 20 Early voting begins Tuesday in the Democratic Party and Republican Party primaries. Federal, state, judicial and countylevel candidates are on the ballot. For registered voters in Lampasas County, early voting takes place at the Elections Administrator’s Office, 407 S.

WEATHER

News Staff
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Date High Low Rain Feb. 11 54 38 0.45 Feb. 12 56 38 0 Feb. 13 65 40 0 Feb. 14 64 45 0 Total rainfall for 2024: 3.46 in. Data from the Lower Colorado River Authority (site 11 miles westnorthwest of Lampasas near Nix).
Clark Corbin is pictured making a blood donation, assisted by volunteer Janet Machen, at last week’s American Red Cross community drive. With his recent donation, Corbin has recorded a 23-gallon milestone to help save others in need of blood. COURTESY PHOTO

Clark Corbin is pictured making a blood donation, assisted by volunteer Janet Machen, at last week’s American Red Cross community drive. With his recent donation, Corbin has recorded a 23-gallon milestone to help save others in need of blood. COURTESY PHOTO

Participation high at February Red Cross blood drive

News Staff
Monday, February 12, 2024
The Lampasas Community American Red Cross Blood Drive drew 80 participants last week. The Feb. 6-7 drive took place at the First Street Church of Christ Family Life Center. Seventy-two units of blood were collected, with the potential to save at least 200 lives.
A chicken product has been recalled due to instances of mislabeled meat. COURTESY PHOTO

A chicken product has been recalled due to instances of mislabeled meat. COURTESY PHOTO

Food product recalled

News Staff
Monday, February 12, 2024
Vanee Foods, a Broadview, Illinois establishment, is recalling approximately 9,564 pounds of chickenflavored base product due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced.

Dump truck overturns after avoiding school bus

Erick Mitchell
Monday, February 12, 2024
A 42-year-old woman traveling on Farm to Market Road 580 East rolled her vehicle after noticing a stopped school bus on Thursday at 7:15 a.m. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety’s incident report, the school bus was not involved in the rollover.

CATTLE AUCTION

News Staff
Monday, February 12, 2024
The report from the Feb. 7 Lampasas Cattle Auction follows. Cattle and calves: Total cattle 604, compared to 742 last sale and 603 at this time last year. Compared to last sale, feeder steers and heifers were unevenly steady. Slaughter cows were $2-$4 lower, and slaughter bulls $1-$3 lower.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Lampasas Fire Department firefighters and Atmos Energy representatives look to investigate a possible natural gas leak underneath a manhole on Fourth Street between Live Oak and Western Avenue.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Lampasas Fire Department firefighters and Atmos Energy representatives look to investigate a possible natural gas leak underneath a manhole on Fourth Street between Live Oak and Western Avenue.

Gas leak on Key Avenue labeled false alarm

Erick Mitchell
Monday, February 12, 2024
A reported natural gas leak near South Key Avenue was deemed a “mystery” after Atmos Energy staff was unable to discover any leak early Thursday afternoon.
Assistant Superintendent Dana Holcomb, standing, provides Lampasas ISD Board of Trustees members with the annual Texas Academic Performance Review from the Texas Education Agency. Also pictured are trustee Jeff Rutland, at left, and Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Assistant Superintendent Dana Holcomb, standing, provides Lampasas ISD Board of Trustees members with the annual Texas Academic Performance Review from the Texas Education Agency. Also pictured are trustee Jeff Rutland, at left, and Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas school board receives academic performance update

Erick Mitchell
Monday, February 12, 2024
Lampasas Independent School District students topped their region peers in 90% of the 2022-2023 STAAR test performance indicators, according to the Texas Education Agency.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, February 12, 2024
ASH WEDNESDAY OBSERVANCE First Presbyterian Church will have “Ashes to Go” available Feb. 14 to those who would like to observe Ash Wednesday. Participants can pick up ashes and a special prayer in the parking lot between South Chestnut and Main Street behind the church sanctuary between 11 a.m.

TxDOT ditches Lampasas Relief Route plans

Erick Mitchell
Monday, February 12, 2024
The Texas Department of Transportation is planning to axe its proposed Lampasas Relief Route project. Instead, TxDOT officials will focus on the Interstate-14 work it has begun. TxDOT said it will finalize and complete its executive summary of the Lampasas Relief Route by the end of 2024.
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