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Kempner WSC poised to join Central Texas Water Alliance

Erick Mitchell

Thursday, September 24, 2026

The Kempner Water Supply Corp. is on the verge of joining Lampasas County and the city of Lampasas as members of the Central Texas Water Alliance.On Thursday evening, the CTWA Board of Directors voted on whether to give KWSC a seat at the table.

EDC board president Deorald Finney, left, and board vice president Fin Erwin listen to a presentation Wednesday on ways to help building owners pay for costly fire suppression systems and other safety improvements. DISPATCH RECORD

EDC considers raising cap on life-safety grants

Erick Mitchell

Thursday, September 24, 2026

The Lampasas Economic Development Corp. could make more funding available for businesses or building owners looking to boost their fire suppression systems or other life-safety elements.During Wednesday’s meeting, Acting EDC Director Erin Harrison discussed raising the amount the EDC can offer in...

BRIEFLY

News Staff

Thursday, September 24, 2026

CHAMBER MUSICThe Lampasas County Chamber Music Festival is offering audiences the opportunity to hear German pianist and composer Florian Christl.

Attendees at the Lampasas County Museum’s Western on Westerm Street Dance enjoy time on the dance floor during Saturday’s event. ADAM BARRIOS | DISPATCH RECORD

Dancing the night away with The Derailers

News Staff

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Family Star Party to explore the wonders of night sky

News Staff

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Lampasas County Friends of the Night Sky and amateur astronomers Mike Vanderhoff, Phil Ostroff and others will host a free, family-friendly Star Party on Oct. 3 at Campbell Park in Lampasas.The evening event will take place from 6:30-10 p.m. It will offer families and sky enthusiasts an opportunity...

4-H kicks off new program year with much to offer

News Staff

Thursday, September 24, 2026

A new 4-H year is underway across Texas. Youth are encouraged to join the nation’s largest development organization as enrollment opens for the 2026-2027 program year.Texas 4-H is a program of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

Tex Hall speaks Sept. 17 at the lecture hall on the Lampasas High School campus. COURTESY PHOTO

Constitution Day and oaths of office

News Staff

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Constitution Day is recognized annually on Sept. 17, harkening to that date in 1787 when the delegates to the Constitutional Convention met to sign and adopt the U.S. Constitution.In Texas, public schools from grades 3-12 are required to provide instruction to students during Celebrate Freedom Week...

John Easler of Copperas Cove receives a service award from Saratoga Masonic Lodge #546 at a recent meeting. courtesy photo

Saratoga Lodge honors members

News Staff

Thursday, September 24, 2026

courtesy photo | kim garner

Voter registration offered at high school

News Staff

Thursday, September 24, 2026

community calendar

News Staff

Thursday, September 24, 2026

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