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KWSC notifies of leak near Twin Mountain Road

Erick Mitchell
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
UPDATE: KWSC officials announced the leak was repaired at 10:36 a.m. The Kempner Water Supply Co. has issued a warning to customers at 7:50 a.m. Wednesday morning regarding an 8-inch leak in a main line on Twin Mountain Road.
Lometa natives P.R. and Lara Cline cut a rug during the Polka dance of Thursday’s contest. mason hines | dispatch record

Lometa natives P.R. and Lara Cline cut a rug during the Polka dance of Thursday’s contest. mason hines | dispatch record

Couples claim dance contest honors

News Staff
Monday, July 10, 2023
Paul and Lara Cline were named overall champions of the Spring Ho Dance Contest Thursday night, after placing highly in several of the contest categories. The Dance Contest was held at Putters & Gutters Fun Center. A list of winners follows. Two-Step 1. Paul and Laura Cline 2.
Happy Birthday Lampasas! Spring Ho 2023 would not have been complete without a shout to celebrate the upcoming sesquicentennial of the city. joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

Happy Birthday Lampasas! Spring Ho 2023 would not have been complete without a shout to celebrate the upcoming sesquicentennial of the city. joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

Grand Parade comes marching in

News Staff
Monday, July 10, 2023
Hometown girls Daelyn Ellis plays her guitar and sings “Those Boots,” written by Lainey Wilson, during music in the park on Wednesday. joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

Hometown girls Daelyn Ellis plays her guitar and sings “Those Boots,” written by Lainey Wilson, during music in the park on Wednesday. joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

Performances in the park

News Staff
Monday, July 10, 2023
Children try their best to maintain balance during sack races at Kids’ Day Activities hosted by the Lampasas Boys and Girls Club. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Children try their best to maintain balance during sack races at Kids’ Day Activities hosted by the Lampasas Boys and Girls Club. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Kids’ Day fun

News Staff
Monday, July 10, 2023
McBride and the Ride sing to a packed crowd at Friday night’s Concert on the Square as part of the Spring Ho festivities. joycesarah mccabe| dispatch record

McBride and the Ride sing to a packed crowd at Friday night’s Concert on the Square as part of the Spring Ho festivities. joycesarah mccabe| dispatch record

Friday Concert on the Square

News Staff
Monday, July 10, 2023
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Crane delivers new equipment

News Staff
Monday, July 10, 2023
A large crane prepares to pick up a cooling tower just outside Ajinomoto Foods on Thursday. The food manufacturer has replaced its old cooling towers with new ones to help prevent equipment or ingredients from overheating.

SHEEP AND GOAT AUCTION REPORT

News Staff
Monday, July 10, 2023
The July 6 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows. Total receipts: 2,397. Previous week: 2,842. Trends: Light kids $10-$20 higher. Slaughter kids $20 higher; slaughter nannies $10 higher; replacement nannies $15 higher.
As of July 6, portions of Lampasas, Coryell and Bell counties are considered in severe drought, and Stillhouse Hollow Lake reservoir is at 65% of capacity. US DROUGHT MONITOR | COURTESY PHOTO

As of July 6, portions of Lampasas, Coryell and Bell counties are considered in severe drought, and Stillhouse Hollow Lake reservoir is at 65% of capacity. US DROUGHT MONITOR | COURTESY PHOTO

KWSC officials warn of possible advanced water restrictions

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, July 10, 2023
Low lake levels may lead to more stringent water conservation restrictions for Lampasas and Kempner residents. Kempner Water Supply Corp.
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