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The Texas Department of Transportation unveiled two possible paths for an Interstate 14 bypass around Lampasas. Alternative No. 1, shown in golden-yellow, would entail a route that crosses E. Avenue J and the railroad in northeast Lampasas. Alternative No. 2, in light blue, would be extend farther north of the city and cross over CR 2200 and CR 2001. An existing stretch of U.S. 190 between Lampasas and Kempner is shown in lime-green, and the pale red routes show other concepts contributed by the public.
COURTESY PHOTO | TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPT. The New World screwworm is a serious threat to the cattle industry. It has recently been detected inside Texas borders, and numerous researchers are working to stop its spread.
COURTESY PHOTO | LUCY MCCARVILLE A bee colony had completely taken over this water heater cavity -- a situation that prompted Lucy McCarville to become a bee relocator. She now has five established hives she is managing after she acquired them through removal.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Public Works Director Stephen Sewell, standing, presided over a town hall session last week to offer residents an update on city water conditions. Seated at back is Van Sims, the city’s water/wastewater plant operations manager.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD
