Kempner

Boil water notice issued

Updates: As of 4:15 p.m., KWSC officials stated they have received the 10-inch piece of concrete pipe required for the repair, and repair work will soon be underway. Once welding is complete, the lines will be repressurized. Customers are expected to have water later tonight, officials said.
COURTESY GRAPHIC | NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE The National Weather Service Dallas/Fort Worth Office has included Lampasas County in an area of “critical fire threat” this week due to high temperatures, dry conditions and gusty winds.

COURTESY GRAPHIC | NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE The National Weather Service Dallas/Fort Worth Office has included Lampasas County in an area of “critical fire threat” this week due to high temperatures, dry conditions and gusty winds.

Red flag warning issued

The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning Tuesday morning, which comes as no surprise to Lampasans who have been following the Lucy Creek and Kirby Creek wildfires.  According to Lampasas Volunteer Fire Department officials, the 60-acre Lucy Creek fire was contained as of 7 p.m.
A Texas Forest Service graphic issued on Wednesday shows Lampasas County and much of Central Texas in a very high fire danger zone. 

A Texas Forest Service graphic issued on Wednesday shows Lampasas County and much of Central Texas in a very high fire danger zone. 

Heat advisory, red flag warning issued

A heat advisory, red flag warning and hazardous weather outlook have been issued, and they all mean one thing: It’s hot, hot, hot!  At 1:01 p.m.

Son accused in Kempner man's homicide

Lampasas County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a Kempner homicide, and the suspect in custody is the son of the deceased. Myer Nena, 61, died after sustaining injury in an alleged domestic violence incident on Friday.

KWSC notifies of leak near Twin Mountain Road

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.
David Williams

David Williams

Kempner's first city manager submits resignation

City Manager David C. Williams II submitted his resignation Tuesday before the Kempner City Council regular meeting. The council approved his resignation with a 4 to 1 vote after executive session, with Place 2 Thomas Combs voted in opposition.