Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir provides the water that supplies Lampasas and Kempner customers. Although rains in July have helped the lake levels to remain high, they also have contributed to an elevated level of manganese.
A 100% score for college and career readiness shows the Lometa ISD is preparing its students for success, Superintendent Rob Moore said. FILE PHOTO
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Kempner street signs boast a new look that includes the city’s insignia. Multiple street signs have been updated in recent months, according to City Manager Rebecca Ramos.
August Payments to Area Cities Burnet up 0.2% $351,140 Copperas Cove up 5% $715,535 Evant up 6% $10,133 Gatesville up 12% $291,438 Goldthwaite up 7% $54,989 Hamilton up 19% $99,819 Kempner up 0.6% $21,184 Lampasas up 5% $268,137 Lometa up 7% $9,817 Marble Falls up 0.1% $1,312,855 San Saba down 5% $59,788 San Saba was the only city in the surrounding counties to record a percentage decline in August 2025, compared to August 2024 numbers. DISPATCH RECORD GRAPHIC
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