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Runoff Election Today
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
RUNOFF ELECTION TODAYVoting is today in runoff elections for the Republican Party and the Democratic Party primaries. Balloting is offered from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the county Election Office, 407 S. Pecan St. in Lampasas.
Those in attendance at Kempner’s Memorial Day ceremony pay their respect to the flag as Alicia Straley sings the national anthem. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Those in attendance at Kempner’s Memorial Day ceremony pay their respect to the flag as Alicia Straley sings the national anthem. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Memorial Day honors our nation’s fallen heroes, speaker notes

Erick Mitchell
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Former U.S. Army Major Richard “Tex” Hall provided a heartfelt remembrance message during Kempner’s Memorial Day ceremony Monday morning.Approximately 50 residents were in the audience to hear Hall speak at Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park. He focused on the sacrifices U.S.

KWSC notifies of pressure loss

Alexandria Randolph
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
On Tuesday at about 8:30 a.m., Kempner Water Supply Corporation alerted members of a pressure loss issue affecting the north side of the water system. The cause of the loss in pressure is currently unknown, KWSC officials said.

Clothing drive underway

News Staff
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Saratoga Masonic Lodge #546 is holding a clothing drive from now through Sept. 20 to collect new or gently used clothing. Donations will be given to Shared Blessings at St. Mary Catholic Church in Lampasas.All clothing should be clean when donated.
Columnist Alexandria Randolph rests post workout and logs her activity on a tracker app during her sixth month of pregnancy. Mothers who exercise during pregnancy have lower risk of pregnancy and labor complications. Alexandria Randolph | Lampasas Dispatch Record

Columnist Alexandria Randolph rests post workout and logs her activity on a tracker app during her sixth month of pregnancy. Mothers who exercise during pregnancy have lower risk of pregnancy and labor complications. Alexandria Randolph | Lampasas Dispatch Record

My pregnancy journey: How good health helps you and your baby

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Pregnancy is nothing like I expected.My mother had a difficult pregnancy and a horrible labor experience, and she made sure I heard that story several times.She’s not alone.

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, May 23, 2024
We would like to help get your group’s event(s) listed in the Dispatch Record Calendar. The listing of community events and meetings is free.Calendar items must be in writing. Email to news@lampasas. com, or mail to: Calendar Lampasas Dispatch Record P.O.
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Volunteers crucial to blood drive success

News Staff
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Community blood drive coordinator Wanda Lang makes her donation, surrounded by volunteers who assisted at last week’s event. Standing, from left to right, are Mark Manning of American Red Cross, Mike Aaron, Tracey Aaron and Sharon Hague.

Pearl church to offer VBS

News Staff
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Vacation Bible School will take place May 27-31 from 9 a.m. to noon each day at Pearl Church of Christ, 6790 FM 183 in Pearl.“Jesus Loves Me” and season 4 of “The Chosen” – “All About King David” – will be the focus.All ages of children may participate.For information, call 254865-9282.
Cindy Hallmark reached a milestone last week of 2 gallons of blood donated through the American Red Cross Community Blood Drive. courtesy photo

Cindy Hallmark reached a milestone last week of 2 gallons of blood donated through the American Red Cross Community Blood Drive. courtesy photo

Blood drive donors reach milestones

News Staff
Thursday, May 23, 2024
American Red Cross Community Blood Drive coordinator Wanda Lang reported a successful event last week. The Lampasas blood drive saw 64 units donated on May 14.“We had several first-time donors,” Lang said.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD The Hancock Springs Free-Flow Swimming Pool will be open this weekend for the 2024 summer season. It’s pictured here receiving a deep cleeaning earlier this week.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD The Hancock Springs Free-Flow Swimming Pool will be open this weekend for the 2024 summer season. It’s pictured here receiving a deep cleeaning earlier this week.

Hancock Springs pool to open; Texas Monthly plans feature on it

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Hancock Springs Free-Flow Swimming Pool underwent a deep cleaning this week to prepare for its opening on Saturday for the long Memorial Day weekend.Beginning Saturday, the Hancock Springs pool will be open through Monday from noon to 6 p.m.
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