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City reduces water restrictions

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, May 20, 2024
The city of Lampasas has rescinded Stage 2 Water Conservation restrictions in response to water authorities.In a statement issued May 9, the Brazos River Authority announced that recent rainfall and lake levels had removed the need for water restrictions.
Longtime restaurateur Scott McLean knows he will miss the people he has served at Country Kitchen, so he plans to become one of the earlymorning coffee drinkers there to keep up the friendly connections. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH REACORD

Longtime restaurateur Scott McLean knows he will miss the people he has served at Country Kitchen, so he plans to become one of the earlymorning coffee drinkers there to keep up the friendly connections. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH REACORD

McLean sells Country Kitchen restaurant

Erick Mitchell
Monday, May 20, 2024
After 41 years running the Country Kitchen & Bakery, it is time for owner Scott McLean to say goodbye.McLean’s final day at the place he has called home since 1983 came on Wednesday. He has an agreement with Putters & Gutters owner Roy Cockrell to purchase the beloved area diner.

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Primary Election Runoffs
Monday, May 20, 2024
Early voting began Monday in runoff elections for the Republican Party and the Democratic Party. Balloting is May 20-24 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the county Election Office, 407 S. Pecan St. in Lampasas.

Flood watch in effect until Friday morning

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, May 16, 2024
A flood watch has been issued for Lampasas County due to Thursday rains. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Lampasas, Hamilton, Coryell, Bell and surrounding counties. Thursday afternoon storms are expected to produce between 1.5 and 3.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Author donates book on local school history

News Staff
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Pictured from left to right are Clydell Wallace, library clerk Tania Banks, “Historic Schools of Lampasas County” author Peggy Wolfe, Steve Cook and Julia Phillips.

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, May 16, 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.

friDAY, may 17

News Staff
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Alzheimer’s caregiver support group, 10 a.m. Lampasas County Office Building conference room, 409 S. Pecan St.bingo, 10 a.m. Lampasas Multi-Service Center, 901 S. Live Oak.Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Fourth Street and Chestnut.communitywide garage sale, 8 a.m. to noon.
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Community Champions recognized

News Staff
Thursday, May 16, 2024
The Lampasas ISD Special Olympics team was recognized as a Community Champion during a City Council meeting on Monday. The program provides opportunity for local athletes to compete in bowling, basketball, and track and field.
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