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CHLOE COWDREY | COURTESY PHOTO

CHLOE COWDREY | COURTESY PHOTO

The carnival returns to town

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Valeria Navarro and Andera Navarro pose with the prizes they won from the balloon popping booth at the Spring Ho carnival.
JIM LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

JIM LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

Flooding reported in multiple parts of the county

News Staff
Monday, July 14, 2025
The Lampasas River at FM 2313, between Kempner and Lampasas, was moving rapidly Sunday afternoon after heavy rains during the early-morning hours. Some news reports indicated the river rose more than 30 feet in four hours.
Lampasas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors chairman Marshal Brewer, at left, and board member Chris Harrison pour over budget numbers proposed for the 2026 fiscal year. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors chairman Marshal Brewer, at left, and board member Chris Harrison pour over budget numbers proposed for the 2026 fiscal year. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Appraisal district approves its 2026 budget

Erick Mitchell
Monday, July 14, 2025
The Lampasas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors formally approved its 2026 budget with nearly $700,000 in increases over last year’s budget. The decision came in Thursday’s regular meeting.The LCAD taxing entities have 30 days to disapprove of the budget increase before it is formalized.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, July 14, 2025
WATER DISCOLORATIONDue to flooding across the region, the city’s water supplier has experienced increased cloudiness in the source water caused by naturally occurring minerals being stirred up by runoff. As a result, water customers may see more discoloration in their tap water.

Water rescues take place early Sunday

Jim Lowe
Monday, July 14, 2025
In what suddenly has become too commonplace, Lampasas County was hammered with flooding over the weekend during a heavy rainstorm, and two Goldthwaite residents were dramatically rescued off U.S. Highway 183 after the vehicle they were in was swept off the roadway.

American citizenship

News Staff
Monday, July 14, 2025
Does American citizenship have any value? Millions of people around the world think so, but far too many in America don’t. They profess to hate this country, yet they are not flocking to airports to leave.
Before discussing the budget, Kempner City Council members were treated to a performance from the CTX Stars, a local cheer and dance group based in Kempner. City Manager Rebecca Ramos said the cheer team will have a role in providing entertainment at upcoming city events. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Before discussing the budget, Kempner City Council members were treated to a performance from the CTX Stars, a local cheer and dance group based in Kempner. City Manager Rebecca Ramos said the cheer team will have a role in providing entertainment at upcoming city events. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Kempner to maintain current tax rate under new budget

Erick Mitchell
Monday, July 14, 2025
Despite a 39% increase in proposed expenses for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, the Kempner City Council is not seeking a tax rate hike.Council members discussed the upcoming FY budget in a workshop during their July 8 meeting. Other than dealing with the items on the consent agenda, no action was taken.
From left, Precinct 1 Commissioner Jamie Smart and Precinct 2 Bobby Carroll talk flood damage during today's Lampasas County Commissioners Court regular meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | Dispatch Record

From left, Precinct 1 Commissioner Jamie Smart and Precinct 2 Bobby Carroll talk flood damage during today's Lampasas County Commissioners Court regular meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | Dispatch Record

Lampasas County Commissioners provide update on flood damages

News Staff
Monday, July 14, 2025
The Lampasas County Commissioners Court provided updates on flood damages affecting several county roads in this morning's regular meeting. Sunday’s flooding was severe, with the Lampasas River rising above 31 feet just after 10 a.m. due to intense rainfall in and around Lampasas County.
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAPHIC

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAPHIC

Lampasas County remains under flood warning

Erick Mitchell
Sunday, July 13, 2025
The National Weather Service has extended its flood warning for Lampasas County until 2 p.m. due to excessive rainfall. A flood watch remains active until 7 p.m. The NWS says residents can expect impacts on all rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying  flood-prone locations.
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