community calendar

bingo, 10 a.m. Lampasas Multi-Service Center, 901 S. Live Oak. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Fourth Street and Chestnut. Alcoholics Anonymous, 5 p.m. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Fourth Street and Chestnut. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m. Kempner Brick Oven, 12093 East U.

Cardboard Regatta names a winner

Brylie Centunzi was the cardboard regatta champion with her duct tape enforced boat. Mason Schulze finished in second place, and third went to Easton Akers.

School district to offer reduced-price student meals

The Lampasas Independent School District has announced its policy for free and reduced-price student meals for the upcoming year. A copy of the policy is available at each campus and the LISD administration office.

Providence announces upcoming events

Providence Christian Academy in Lampasas has some upcoming events to put on the calendar for those who are interested. A fundraiser will be held July 20. From 5-8 p.m. that evening, the Chick fil-A in Copperas Cove will donate 15% of its proceeds to the school.

Registration open for Texas Sheep & Goat Expo

The 50th Sheep and Goat Field Day and 2023 Texas Sheep and Goat Expo will be held on Aug. 1819, featuring top experts in the field.

County fair winners named during Spring Ho

Winners were named across nine divisions at the County Fair, held last week in conjunction with Spring Ho festivities. Judging took place Thursday, July 6. Members of the 36 Club hosted the event at the Lampasas County Office Building conference room.

Kempner City Council approves new KVFD sign placement at City Hall

New LED signage for community updates will soon be placed along U.S Highway 190 in Kempner, but the location for the sign is still to be determined. For the time being, the Kempner City Council has approved placement of the Kempner Volunteer Fire Department’s sign near City Hall.

Council OKs LCAD budget, revises Hostess House project

Lampasas City Council approved a Fiscal Year 2024 appraisal district budget and voted to move forward with a revised Hostess House renovation plan on Monday night.

Crash with dump truck injures motorcyclist

On July 7 at 2:33 p.m., Lampasas Police Department officers responded to a crash involving a city dump truck and a 16-yearold motorcyclist.

KWSC issues new boil water notice

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has directed the Kempner Water Supply Co. to issue a boil notice to all customers. The warning comes after an 8-inch line break on Twin Mountain Road affected service early Wednesday morning. All customers should boil water prior to consumption.