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Corix issues boil water notice after line break

News Staff
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Corix Utilities, the provider for the city of Lometa’s water system, issued a boil water notice to customers on Wednesday. An email alert late Wednesday afternoon from Corix stated, “a contractor hit our water main while working in your service area. Crews are  orking to make necessary repairs now.
Jerry Harrison will seek the district clerk position in the March 3 primary.

Jerry Harrison will seek the district clerk position in the March 3 primary.

Jerry Harrison announces candidacy for district clerk

News Staff
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Jerry Harrison has filed for a place on the March 3, 2026 Republican Primary ballot as a candidate for Lampasas County district clerk. The position is currently held by his wife, Edith Wagner Harrison, who is now running for county judge.
down from his post in June 2026. want to be when I grow up. I won’t be going far, though. I’ll truly enjoy cheering from the sidelines as the district continues to grow and thrive. “I have full confidence in the outstanding team we have in place, from our leadership to every member of the Lometa educational community, that it is exceptionally well- Rob Moore plans to step

down from his post in June 2026. want to be when I grow up. I won’t be going far, though. I’ll truly enjoy cheering from the sidelines as the district continues to grow and thrive. “I have full confidence in the outstanding team we have in place, from our leadership to every member of the Lometa educational community, that it is exceptionally well- Rob Moore plans to step

Lometa superintendent to step down in June

Mason Hines
Thursday, December 18, 2025
The Lometa ISD will be under new leadership next school year, as Superintendent Rob Moore announced at Tuesday’s Board of Trustees meeting he will resign effective June 30, 2026.

Corix issues boil water notice after line break

News Staff
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Corix Utilities, the provider for the city of Lometa’s water system, issued a boil water notice to customers on Wednesday.An email alert late Wednesday afternoon from Corix stated, “a contractor hit our water main while working in your service area. Crews are working to make necessary repairs now.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, December 18, 2025
We would like to help get your group’s event(s) listed in the Dispatch Record Calendar. The listing of community events and meetings is free.Calendar items must be in writing. Email to news@lampasas. com, or mail to: Calendar Lampasas Dispatch Record P.O.
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Club members celebrate upcoming holiday

News Staff
Thursday, December 18, 2025
The ’36 Club met Dec. 11 for its annual Christmas social event. Members enjoyed a soup and sandwich lunch with desserts. Each club member brought new, non-slip socks that were delivered to area nursing homes for residents. The next meeting will be Jan. 8 at 3:30 p.m.
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Holiday plant legends and lore

Melinda Myers
Thursday, December 18, 2025
The legend of the poinsettia has a Mexican origin, and its name comes from Joel Poinsett, a U.S. ambassador to Mexico.The holidays are here, and you are probably seeing many traditional holiday plants for sale at your favorite flower shop and garden center.
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