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A National Weather Service heat advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. Tuesday for the entirety of North and Central Texas. Heat indices will peak around 105 to 110 degrees. COURTESY GRAPHIC | NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE

A National Weather Service heat advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. Tuesday for the entirety of North and Central Texas. Heat indices will peak around 105 to 110 degrees. COURTESY GRAPHIC | NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE

NWS issues heat advisory

Following a stormy and hot weekend, meteorologists have predicted more extreme heat and possible storm activity to start the week. The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory Monday at 4:48 a.m., effective until 8 p.m.

Veterans discuss change from Fort Hood to Cavazos

United States military veterans are not ones to shy away from discussion on current events. Some Lampasasarea vets opened up recently about their belief that the renaming of Fort Hood to Fort Cavazos was not the correct decision. Samuel Cook, a retired 20-year U.S.
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Where there is smoke, there is a burnout competition

Sulphur Creek Car Cruise brought car and truck enthusiasts to W.M. Brook Park on Saturday to exhibit their vehicles. This jackedup truck with a longhorn head and cow bell attached to the front was one of the many entries in the burnout competition.

City prepares for eclipse event

In mid-June, the Lampasas City Council began direct preparations for the April 2024 solar eclipse event, including establishing viewing areas, discussing traffic diversion plans and contracting for increased trash pickup.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

City hosts Moonlight Swim

Swimmers gathered at the Hancock Park Free-Flow Swim Area Friday night for an evening dip in the mineral spring waters. The next Moonlight Swim will be offered July 28 from 7-11 p.m.

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BRIGGS STREET CLOSED The city of Lampasas has announced that Briggs Street will be closed from Fourth Street to Bridge through Tuesday for repairs.
A National Weather Service graphic shows a heat advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. Saturday for portions of North and Central Texas, including Lampasas and surrounding counties.

A National Weather Service graphic shows a heat advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. Saturday for portions of North and Central Texas, including Lampasas and surrounding counties.

When it rains... it burns?

Meteorologists have predicted both extreme heat and possible storm activity to start the weekend.  The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory Friday at 12:06 p.m., effective until 8 p.m. Saturday for the Lampasas area and the surrounding counties.
Mike Hail, at left, was presented the Community Builder Award by Saratoga Masonic Lodge. He is shown with Lodge Master Tommy Thogmartin. COURTESY PHOTO

Mike Hail, at left, was presented the Community Builder Award by Saratoga Masonic Lodge. He is shown with Lodge Master Tommy Thogmartin. COURTESY PHOTO

Saratoga Masonic Lodge presents awards, names officers

Saratoga Masonic Lodge in Lampasas recently held various awards presentations. On June 1, the lodge presented the Golden Trowel Award to Randy Lake for his service over many years as a Mason.