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Refilling stock tanks

News Staff
Monday, September 18, 2023
After good rainfall over the weekend, Lampasas County farmers and ranchers began to see their tanks replenished with runoff. More precipitation is needed, however, as the area remains under severe drought conditions.
This screenshot is a real example of a phishing text or human contact tracing scam. Messages like this urge the victim to reply, click a link or call the scammer, which opens them up to other potential scamming methods. ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH RECORD

This screenshot is a real example of a phishing text or human contact tracing scam. Messages like this urge the victim to reply, click a link or call the scammer, which opens them up to other potential scamming methods. ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH RECORD

Scammed

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, September 18, 2023
Lampasan Linda Rials answered the phone three weeks ago to a call from people claiming to be Medicare professionals. She later realized they weren’t.
Lampasas High School Assistant Principal Ryan Race assists Guadalupe “Wally” Dimas as he waits to receive his hgh school diploma last week – something Dimas has yearned for most of his adult life. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas High School Assistant Principal Ryan Race assists Guadalupe “Wally” Dimas as he waits to receive his hgh school diploma last week – something Dimas has yearned for most of his adult life. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Dimas receives high school diploma at special recognition ceremony

Erick Mitchell
Monday, September 18, 2023
For 96-year-old Guadalupe “Wally” Dimas, he officially has become a graduate of Lampasas High School. On Thursday morning, a special graduation service was held to provide Dimas the opportunity of a lifetime.

Rain has little bearing on water restrictions

Erick Mitchell
Monday, September 18, 2023
Despite recent rainfall, area residents should not expect water restrictions to loosen anytime soon. Water levels in Stillhouse Hollow Lake, the main water source for Lampasas and Kempner customers, remains low. Lampasas water customers and Kempner Water Supply Corp.

BRIEFLY

Meals On Wheels
Monday, September 18, 2023
The Lampasas Multi-Service/ Senior Center is seeking volunteers to assist with the Meals on Wheels program. Drivers are needed for a new delivery route, and substitutes are always welcome. For more information, call the center at 512-556-2550. SARATOGA LODGE MEETING Lodge Master Guy R.
A graphic provided by the National Weather Service shows rainfall expected in North and Central Texas tonight and tomorrow.

A graphic provided by the National Weather Service shows rainfall expected in North and Central Texas tonight and tomorrow.

Rain expected today, tonight and tomorrow

Alexandria Randolph
Friday, September 15, 2023
Rain is expected today, tonight and tomorrow, National Weather Service officials said.  NWS meteorologists issued a hazardous weather outlook at 3:21 a.m. Friday morning, noting stormy conditions are expected today for Lampasas, Coryell, Bell, Hamilton and surrounding counties.
COURTESY PHOTO Clay Phillips of Texas Farm Bureau Insurance, at left, joins Lampasas High School Assistant Principal Ryan Race in congratulating Rebecca Veroneau on her selection as the campus’ Teacher of the Month for August. “She is a problem-solver with a heart of gold, and we are blessed to have her,” Race said of the Life Academics teacher.

COURTESY PHOTO Clay Phillips of Texas Farm Bureau Insurance, at left, joins Lampasas High School Assistant Principal Ryan Race in congratulating Rebecca Veroneau on her selection as the campus’ Teacher of the Month for August. “She is a problem-solver with a heart of gold, and we are blessed to have her,” Race said of the Life Academics teacher.

LHS announces its August employees of the month

News Staff
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Taylor Creek Elementary students walk around campus during Monday’s parade to honor 9/11 heroes. courtesy photo

Taylor Creek Elementary students walk around campus during Monday’s parade to honor 9/11 heroes. courtesy photo

Taylor Creek Elementary honors 9/11 heroes

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Taylor Creek Elementary School hosted a “We Remember Memorial” on Monday to honor the first responders who put their lives on the line during the 9/11 attacks in 2001. The event started with a parade featuring student-made memorial signs.

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, September 14, 2023
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