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Lampasas County residents take a look at poster boards depicting plans for the Texas Department of Transportation’s U.S. Highway 190 project at Big Divide Road. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas County residents take a look at poster boards depicting plans for the Texas Department of Transportation’s U.S. Highway 190 project at Big Divide Road. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

TxDOT officials present U.S. 190 design plans

The Texas Department of Transportation unveiled its alternative route designs for the U.S. Highway 190 at Big Divide Road project during Tuesday’s open house at Taylor Creek Elementary School.
City Manager Finley deGraffenreid looks on as members of the Lampasas City Council discuss business at their meeting Monday evening. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

City Manager Finley deGraffenreid looks on as members of the Lampasas City Council discuss business at their meeting Monday evening. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

City Council accepts airport fuel tank contract

At Monday night’s Lampasas City Council meeting, members approved a bid for replacement of the airport fuel system at the Lampasas Municipal Airport. BGIS was awarded the bid in the amount of $212,304.At a meeting in February, the council was presented with an estimated of $102,862.

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DIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHTDive-in Movie Night is Saturday from 8-10 p.m. at the Hanna Springs Swimming Pool, 501 E. North Ave. Cost is $5 per person. “Shark Tale” will be the featured movie.KIWANIS PEACH SALEThe Kiwanis Club of Lampasas is taking orders for Texas peaches. A 22-pound box is $60.

TxDOT open house tonight

The Texas Department of Transportation will take input from Lampasas County residents at its open house tonight on alternate plans for the U.S. Highway 190 expansion project. The meeting is from 5:30-7 p.m. at Taylor Creek Elementary School, 2096 Big Divide Rd.

Sulphur Creek Car Cruise set for June 22

The 38th Annual Sulphur Creek Car Cruise is scheduled for Saturday, June 22.Hosted by Advanced Window Tint, the event will take place at W.M. Brook Park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is an opportunity for car and truck enthusiasts to exhibit their ride.

Third annual KM Scramble set for Friday at Hancock Park

Summer months are the time when the majority of community golf tournaments are held at Hancock Park Municipal Golf Course. On Friday, the Third Annual KM Scramble will begin with a shotgun start at 1 p.m.The tournament is a twoman scramble event put on by Murray Events and Keller Williams Realty.