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BRIEFLY

News Staff
Thursday, May 23, 2024
FLAGS AT OAK HILL CEMETERY Lampasas American Legion Post 277 will put flags on veterans’ graves at Oak Hill Cemetery Saturday at 8 a.m. Volunteers are welcome to assist.POPPY DAYAmerican Legion Auxiliary volunteers will be at Putters & Gutters Fun Center today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Across Texas, sales tax rebates flat for May

Gail Lowe
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Kempner and Lometa posted the highest percentage gains for sales taxes in May among entities in Lampasas and the surrounding counties. The city of Lampasas didn’t share in that revenue growth, however.

Flood watch still in effect Thursday morning

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Lampasas County will face another round of thunderstorms this morning, and flooding remains possible. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch that will remain effective through 1 a.m. Friday morning for Lampasas, Hamilton, Coryell, Bell and surrounding counties.
A National Weather Service graphic shows a tornado watch and flood watch issued in the region this evening.

A National Weather Service graphic shows a tornado watch and flood watch issued in the region this evening.

Tornado warning, flash flood warning issued

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
A tornado warning and flash flood warning have been issued for Lampasas County Wednesday evening.The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning in effect for Lampasas and surrounding counties from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. A flash flood warning was also issued, remaining effective until 8 p.m.
Heavy rains soaked Lampasas on Thursday and turned Campbell Park and the Hanna Springs Sculpture Garden area into a retention pond for the water. One teenager took advantage of the pooling effect and enjoyed skimming over the surface. STEPHANIE FITZHARRIS | COURTESY PHOTO

Heavy rains soaked Lampasas on Thursday and turned Campbell Park and the Hanna Springs Sculpture Garden area into a retention pond for the water. One teenager took advantage of the pooling effect and enjoyed skimming over the surface. STEPHANIE FITZHARRIS | COURTESY PHOTO

Thursday rainfall leads to closure of roads, parks

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, May 20, 2024
Rainfall on Thursday led to the closure of several Lampasas County roads and the Hancock Park Municipal Golf Course.On Thursday afternoon during severe storm activity, the National Weather Service registered the Lampasas River near Kempner at 20.
Lometa ISD Business Manager Ronda Bridges, left, administers the oath of office to school board trustees Dusty Duncan and Cristopher Brister. MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

Lometa ISD Business Manager Ronda Bridges, left, administers the oath of office to school board trustees Dusty Duncan and Cristopher Brister. MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

Lometa school board welcomes new member

Mason Hines
Monday, May 20, 2024
The Lometa Independent School District Board of Trustees convened last week to confirm the results of its May 4 election and discuss the end of the school year for the district.

Truck hydroplanes off U.S. 183 roadway

Erick Mitchell
Monday, May 20, 2024
A semi-truck en route to Lampasas hydroplaned off the roadway Thursday afternoon, causing traffic on U.S. Highway 183 to back up as the vehicle was recovered.Lampasas Volunteer Fire Department Chief Tim Weinrick said no injuries were reported.
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