Tuesday is Election Day

Registered voters will head to the polls Tuesday to participate in the statewide Constitutional Amendment Election. Fourteen amendments to the Texas Constitution are offered for voter consideration in 2023.

KWSC line repaired, boil water notice still in effect

Update: As of 11:51 a.m., KWSC officials said many customers may still be without water or water pressure.  "KWSC is still working hard to get water moving through the system," officials said in a public statement.

First responders distribute water, take donations during emergency

Kempner Volunteer Fire Department officials said they would welcome donations of potable water to address Tuesday’s water emergency.

Boil water notice issued

Updates: As of 4:15 p.m., KWSC officials stated they have received the 10-inch piece of concrete pipe required for the repair, and repair work will soon be underway. Once welding is complete, the lines will be repressurized. Customers are expected to have water later tonight, officials said.

Brush chipping underway

The city of Lampasas has begun its fall brush chipping program. Residents may place brush by their front curb for pick-up by city crews during the designated week for each quadrant of town, beginning Oct. 30 through Nov.

Ready for Squared Silly

This gang of friends was ready for anything at Saturday’s downtown festival at the courthouse square. From left to right are Clayton Clifton, Colter Clifton, Lucky Bumpas, Linden Bumpas and Holt Bumpas.

BRIEFLY

JURY DUTY CANCELED Jury duty Nov. 2 for Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace Dan Hause in Kempner has been canceled. Early voting in the Constitutional Amendment Election continues through Friday. Fourteen propositions are on the ballot.