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Man injured in motorcycle wreck

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, June 15, 2023
A Lampasas man was hospitalized last Friday after a motorcycle wreck that police attributed to gravel in the roadway. Lampasas Police Assistant Chief Charlie Boswell said the wreck occurred at 9:09 p.m. when a man in his early 20s was riding his new motorcycle on city streets.

CATTLE AUCTION REPORT

News Staff
Thursday, June 15, 2023
The report from the June 14 Lampasas Cattle Auction follows. Cattle and calves: Total cattle 421, compared to 281 last sale and 688 at this time last year. Compared to last sale, stockers were $10-$15 lower; feeder steers and heifers were $5-$7 higher.
Mr. Harris

Mr. Harris

Service set today for former constable Harris

News Staff
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Former Lometa-area constable John W. Harris died June 12, 2023 at the age of 80. He worked many years in the law enforcement field. A memorial service will be held June 16 at 10:30 a.m. at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas. Visitation is one hour before the service. Harris was born Jan.
The National Weather Service predicts high heat indices over the weekend. This NWS graphic shows Lampasas County was due for a heat index of between 105 and 110 degrees on Thursday. COURTESY GRAPHIC

The National Weather Service predicts high heat indices over the weekend. This NWS graphic shows Lampasas County was due for a heat index of between 105 and 110 degrees on Thursday. COURTESY GRAPHIC

High heat grips Central Texas

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Triple-digit temperatures are well on their way to Lampasas, and the heat index may rise to 110 next week. Friday could see a high of 106 degrees Fahrenheit in the area, launching what could be numerous days of three-digit temperatures, and the first 100-degree highs of the season.

BRIEFLY

Artificial Intelligence Class
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Lampasas Public Library, at 201 S. Main St., will host a class on Artificial Intelligence July 1 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jason Phillips will conduct the session.
Work crews have been at the former jail lot since Wednesday morning, removing the old base and preparing the property for a chip-seal pavement that will be applied to create a downtown parking lot on East Fourth Street. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Work crews have been at the former jail lot since Wednesday morning, removing the old base and preparing the property for a chip-seal pavement that will be applied to create a downtown parking lot on East Fourth Street. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Former jail site prepped to become parking lot

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, June 15, 2023
The Lampasas County Commissioners Court is planning to construct a parking lot on the East Fourth Street site of the demolished Lampasas County Jail. The additional parking could be a help for increased traffic particularly during the Friday night and Saturday night concerts held during Spring Ho.
ADAM BARRIOS | DISPATCH RECORD

ADAM BARRIOS | DISPATCH RECORD

Good father-son bonding time

News Staff
Thursday, June 15, 2023
William White helps his 6-year-old son Isaiah White with casting a line as they fish in Sulphur Creek at W.M. Brook Park. The Whites were among those who participated in the city’s KidFish event last weekend. For a story and more photos, see page 3.
The National Weather Service predicts high heat indices on Thursday, Friday, and over the weekend. This NWS graphic shows Lampasas County may see a heat index of between 105 and 110 on Thursday.

The National Weather Service predicts high heat indices on Thursday, Friday, and over the weekend. This NWS graphic shows Lampasas County may see a heat index of between 105 and 110 on Thursday.

Extreme heat forecast Thursday

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, June 12, 2023
Triple-digit temperatures are well on their way to Lampasas, and the heat index may rise to 110 next week.  Thursday and Friday likely will see highs of 101 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit in the area, launching several days of three-digit temperatures, and the first 100-degree highs of the season.

Food Handlers course set for June 19

News Staff
Monday, June 12, 2023
A Food Handlers course accredited by the Texas Department of State Health Services will be offered this month by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, said Karen DeZarn, the Lampasas County Extension Family & Community Health agent.
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