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City Secretary Becky Sims, center, and City Manager Erin Corbell distribute gift bags to council members Zachary Morris, left, and Davis Keele. The bags contain a commemorative coin given to each member annually in appreciation for their service rendered to the city. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

City Secretary Becky Sims, center, and City Manager Erin Corbell distribute gift bags to council members Zachary Morris, left, and Davis Keele. The bags contain a commemorative coin given to each member annually in appreciation for their service rendered to the city. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Hostess House work put on hold

Hunter King
Thursday, February 13, 2025
The Lampasas City Council decided at Monday’s meeting not to approve a change order that would have meant a full renovation of the roof on the Hostess House.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

Cooling off in the river

News Staff
Monday, February 10, 2025
Cattle wade in the Colorado River on Thursday, cooling off after a week of near record-high temperatures. More typical winter weather is expected this week across Central Texas.

CORRECTION

News Staff
Monday, February 10, 2025
A story in the Feb. 7 edition about the Flood Control Seminar held last week incorrectly stated that six people died in the 1957 Mother’s Day flood in Lampasas.Five fatalities were recorded, said Jane McMillin. The deaths were those of Minerva Richardson, Joe and Lorena Crawford, Leo K.
Flames burn giant reed, an invasive plant in Lampasas County, along Sulphur Creek on Thursday morning. Forward Lampasas has helped lead efforts to clean up Sulphur Creek for residents and visitors to enjoy. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Flames burn giant reed, an invasive plant in Lampasas County, along Sulphur Creek on Thursday morning. Forward Lampasas has helped lead efforts to clean up Sulphur Creek for residents and visitors to enjoy. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Forward Lampasas works to clear up creek

Erick Mitchell
Monday, February 10, 2025
Revitalization plans for Sulphur Creek are underway. Forward Lampasas, a local nonprofit organization that has filed for 501(c)(3) status, is spearheading the effort.

BRIEFLY

Tax-aide
Monday, February 10, 2025
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will conduct free federal tax preparation services for the 2024 tax year. Assistance is available on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from now through April 15 at 302 E. Third St. in Lampasas (the Jack Calvert Municipal Building).

Burn ban could be lifted at some point this week

Erick Mitchell
Monday, February 10, 2025
 *UPDATE: Lampasas County Judge Randy Hoyer has lifted the burn ban until Monday, Feb. 17. Lampasas County residents could see the burn ban lifted at some time this week following discussions in Monday’s Lampasas County Commissioners Court regular meeting.

KWSC announces leak along FM 2808

News Staff
Monday, February 10, 2025
 UPDATE: KWSC General Manager Bruce Sorenson says the 6-inch main line leak was repaired on Tuesday. The Kempner Water Supply Corp. sent a text message to members at 10:45 a.m. this morning of a leak along Farm-to-Market Road 2808.
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file photo

Casino Night planned for Feb. 15

News Staff
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Tickets are available for the Wild West Casino Night, set for Feb. 15 at the Lampasas County Livestock Show Barn. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with dinner and gaming to follow. For more information, call the chamber of commerce at 512-556-5172.
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