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BRIEFLY

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Thursday, August 6, 2026
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPA GriefShare support group is a safe place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief.
JENNIFER CUMMINGS | COURTESY PHOTO

JENNIFER CUMMINGS | COURTESY PHOTO

Fire off County Road 3220

News Staff
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Several columns of smoke rise from a fire near a residential area in this photo submitted by Jennifer Cummings of Kempner. When she contacted the Kempner Volunteeer Fire Department Tuesday at 12:45 p.m., personnel already were en route to deal with the blaze.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Friday, Aug. 7Bingo, 10 A.M. Lampasas Multi-Service Center, 901 S. Live Oak.Sunday, Aug. 9Hicks Chapel Church Of God In Christ, 11 A.M. Worship Service. 1102 S. Chestnut St.Alcoholics Anonymous, 5 P.M. St. Mary’S Episcopal Church, Fourth Street And Chestnut.Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 P.M. Kempner...

Governor calls for data center audit

Gail Lowe
Thursday, August 6, 2026
The questions surrounding proposed data center projects continue to mount, and public approval of the sites has plummeted. A March 2026 Gallup survey shows 70% of respondents across the country were opposed to the projects, with only 25% in favor.
Cattle graze in a lush pasture. FILE PHOTO

Cattle graze in a lush pasture. FILE PHOTO

Ag stewardship summit on tap

News Staff
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is offering a Central Texas Stewardship Summit Aug. 18 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to educate landowners on stewardship practices for the natural resources on their property.The summit takes place at the Burnet County AgriLife Building, 607 N. Vandeveer in Burnet.Topics...
McNeely, as a San Saba Armadillo golfer, was one of the earliest competitors on Hancock Park’s front nine holes when that portion opened in the 1990s. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

McNeely, as a San Saba Armadillo golfer, was one of the earliest competitors on Hancock Park’s front nine holes when that portion opened in the 1990s. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

New golf superintendent at home on course

Erick Mitchell
Monday, August 3, 2026
San Saba native Shawn McNeely is no stranger to Hancock Park Golf Course.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, August 3, 2026
CHESS CLUBA new Chess Club is starting at Lampasas Public Library.
Vehicles traverse U.S. 281 near the E.E. Ohnmeiss intersection on Friday. TxDOT expects a roughly 40% increase in traffic over the next 11 years at the Key Avenue intersection of U.S. 281 and U.S. 183, highlighting the need for projects like this to increase safety and mobility. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Vehicles traverse U.S. 281 near the E.E. Ohnmeiss intersection on Friday. TxDOT expects a roughly 40% increase in traffic over the next 11 years at the Key Avenue intersection of U.S. 281 and U.S. 183, highlighting the need for projects like this to increase safety and mobility. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

U.S. 281 project slated to end this week

Erick Mitchell
Monday, August 3, 2026
After years of work on U.S. Highway 281, the Texas Department of Transportation Brownwood District’s contractor is approaching the finish line. The project between Sulphur Creek and the Lampasas-Burnet County line is anticipated to be completed on Wednesday.
Recreation Specialist Bailey Carter outlines a proposal for a Parks Master Plan to the Lampasas City Council during its meeting last Monday night. She described it as phase one that would focus on the sports facilities and expansion plans for the future. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Recreation Specialist Bailey Carter outlines a proposal for a Parks Master Plan to the Lampasas City Council during its meeting last Monday night. She described it as phase one that would focus on the sports facilities and expansion plans for the future. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Parks master plan approved

Erick Mitchell
Monday, August 3, 2026
The city of Lampasas Parks and Recreation Department is ready to begin planning for the future.
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Sales tax-free weekend starts Friday

News Staff
Monday, August 3, 2026
Many clothing items, footwear, school supplies and backpacks will be exempt from sales tax during Texas’ annual Tax-Free Weekend, Aug. 7-9. The graphic above shows qualifying items, which can be purchased from a Texas store or from an online or catalog retailer doing business in Texas.
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