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letters policy

News Staff
Monday, August 5, 2024
The Lampasas Dispatch Record encourages letters from readers. Letters should be to the point, typed if possible, and signed. Address and telephone numbers also should be included for verification purposes. Only one letter per writer will be considered in a 60-day period.
“American Pickers” hosts, left to right, Robie Wolfe, Jersey Don, Danielle Colby, and Mike Wolfe will be filming new episodes in Texas this October. COURTESY PHOTO | CINEFLIX PRODUCTIONS

“American Pickers” hosts, left to right, Robie Wolfe, Jersey Don, Danielle Colby, and Mike Wolfe will be filming new episodes in Texas this October. COURTESY PHOTO | CINEFLIX PRODUCTIONS

TV Show ‘American Pickers’ eyes Lampasas County residents

News Staff
Monday, August 5, 2024
The History Channel’s “American Pickers” TV show has announced it is returning to Texas this October to film new episodes.“American Pickers” is a documentary series with more than 380 episodes across 25 seasons that explores the world of antique “picking.

Pearl church plans annual fish fry

News Staff
Monday, August 5, 2024
Pearl Church of Christ, 6790 FM 183 in Pearl, will hold a special worship service Sept. 1 with guest speaker Dr. Charles Patterson.The service will be followed by the annual Atchley Fish Fry and Auction. The fundraiser provides money for scholarships and youth camp.
This cardinal finds a cooler place to rest as it takes refuge in a pecan tree outside the county courthouse. Although summer temperatures have been relatively moderate thus far, the National Weather Service says triple-digit heat will be experienced this week across Central Texas. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

This cardinal finds a cooler place to rest as it takes refuge in a pecan tree outside the county courthouse. Although summer temperatures have been relatively moderate thus far, the National Weather Service says triple-digit heat will be experienced this week across Central Texas. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Central Texas turns up the summer heat

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, August 5, 2024
High temperatures and perhaps even triple-digit temperatures can be expected in Central Texas this week, National Weather Service meteorologists said.
Sales tax holiday set for Aug. 9-11

Sales tax holiday set for Aug. 9-11

Sales tax holiday set for Aug. 9-11

News Staff
Monday, August 5, 2024
Texas’ annual sales tax holiday will mark its 25th year of saving shoppers on many back-to-school supplies and clothing when it kicks off this weekend.From Aug. 9-11, qualified items such as clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced below $100 will be exempt from sales tax.
HUNTER KING | COURTESY PHOTO

HUNTER KING | COURTESY PHOTO

Last splash before start of school

News Staff
Monday, August 5, 2024
Hanna Springs Swimming Pool offered a back-to-school evening swim on Friday, when all ages could enjoy the water. Classes start this week in both the Lampasas and Lometa school districts. For related photos, see page 4.

‘Connecting Texas 2050’

Erick Mitchell
Monday, August 5, 2024
The Texas Department of Transportation announced its Connecting Texas 2050 Statewide Long-Range Transportation Plan last week that outlines what it has planned for the future.The 2050 plan is likely to affect Lampasas County residents, as population and traffic growth continue across the area.

Briggs to host meeting on U.S. 183 expansion

Erick Mitchell
Monday, August 5, 2024
The Texas Department of Transportation Austin District will host a public meeting Aug. 22 at Briggs Baptist Church regarding U.S. Highway 183 improvements.Contents will cover TxDOT’s proposed schematic/environmental study for the 23.7-mile corridor of U.S.
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