County to lift burn ban through Wednesday

Lampasas County Judge Randy Hoyer is temporarily lifting the current burn ban, effective immediately.  The burn ban was put in place back in April, due to drought concerns, as wildfires had begun spreading in different areas of Texas.

Kempner to close city hall Thursday and Friday

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Lampasas County including the City of Kempner starting at 6 p.m. today. In an effort for the safety of city staff and residents Kempner Mayor John Wilkerson order for City Hall, located at 12288 U.S. Highway 190, through Monday.

City of Kempner to hold school supply drive Saturday

On Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. at Kempner City Hall, staff will be distributing over $2,000 in donated school supplies and toiletries to anyone who needs. City Manager David Williams said through a news release, the city is not requiring any income or address verification.

More roadway maintenance in Lampasas County

The Texas Department of Transportation Brownwood District will start its annual maintenance sealcoat project today and expected to be completed in the next several weeks.  TxDOT’s contractor, Brannon Paving Ltd., will start on U.S. 183 in Lampasas County this afternoon.

Monroe elected Lampasas mayor

Lampasas voters elected TJ Monroe as mayor on Saturday, and Kempner City Councilman John Wilkerson unseated mayoral incumbent Keith Harvey. Those were just two of the contests in Saturday’s municipal elections.

Kempner municipal judge resigns effective May 1

A year and a half after taking the position as Kempner’s Municipal Court judge, Kenneth J. Mahoney has submitted his resignation. Mahoney’s resignation is effective May 1.

Incumbent, councilman contest for Kempner Mayoral seat

Kempner voters will decide the city’s next mayor when they participate in the May 1 municipal election. Mayor Keith Harvey filed to seek re-election, and Place III Councilman John “JW” Wilkerson is challenging Harvey.