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Town hall outlines preparations for upcoming eclipse

News Staff
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Lampasas City Manager Finley deGraffenried briefs the audience Wednesday night on plans that are in place to accommodate residents’ needs and handle the throngs of visitors expected to be here to view the April 8 total solar eclipse.

CATTLE AUCTION

News Staff
Thursday, March 21, 2024
The report from the March 20 Lampasas Cattle Auction follows.Cattle and calves: Total cattle 330, compared to 249 last sale and 352 at this time last year.Compared to last sale, feeder steers and heifers were steady.
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Painting sessions offered at library

News Staff
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Silas Brown, at left, and Apollo Brown work on their miniature chair painting projects at the Lampasas Public Library. The library hosted the children’s event last week in conjunction with the kickoff to its annual Katherine Mezger Painted Chair fundraiser, which will culminate April 27.
Kempner VFD Chief Connie Green stands at left, alongside Kempner volunteer firefighters, in front of the new brush truck the department received earlier this month. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Kempner VFD Chief Connie Green stands at left, alongside Kempner volunteer firefighters, in front of the new brush truck the department received earlier this month. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Kempner VFD receives new truck

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, March 21, 2024
The Kempner Volunteer Fire Department has added a brush truck to its fleet after receiving federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.Also, the volunteer department is looking to complete the fitting of two fire engines it soon will acquire from the Killeen Fire Department.

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Texas History Month Program
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Former state historian Bill O’Neal will bring a presentation on “John S. ‘Rip’ Ford, Texian Hero” to the Lampasas County Courthouse Monday at 6 p.m. Ford was considered a soldier extraordinaire and an important figure in the formation of Texas.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Quan Wong, who owns a Mei Yuan eatery in Burnet, is anxious to open his new Chinese restaurant in Lampasas. He is no stranger to hard work and said he is looking forward to sharing his culinary offerings with more customers.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Quan Wong, who owns a Mei Yuan eatery in Burnet, is anxious to open his new Chinese restaurant in Lampasas. He is no stranger to hard work and said he is looking forward to sharing his culinary offerings with more customers.

The long road from Vietnam to Lampasas

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Some say the American Dream is dying, but for Quan Wong it is as much alive today as when immigrants saw the Statue of Liberty en route to Ellis Island.In the coming days, Wong and some area investors will open Mei Yuan, a Chinese restaurant at 1702 Central Texas Expwy.
U.S. Rep. August Pfluger speaks to constituents Friday at Putters & Gutters to provide an update on his Washington, D.C. legislative activities. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECOARD

U.S. Rep. August Pfluger speaks to constituents Friday at Putters & Gutters to provide an update on his Washington, D.C. legislative activities. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECOARD

Congressman makes brief stop in town

Erick Mitchell
Monday, March 18, 2024
Congressman August Pfluger (R-San Angelo) stopped by Putters & Gutters for a meet-and-greet event with Lampasas County constituents at lunch time Friday.Pfluger provided updates from Washington, D.C.
Cafe owner Eve Sanchez says the stress from staffing problems has been a big factor in her decision to close the restaurant. Her German specialties have drawn quite a loyal following among customers, who will surely miss her schnitzel and spaetzle. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Cafe owner Eve Sanchez says the stress from staffing problems has been a big factor in her decision to close the restaurant. Her German specialties have drawn quite a loyal following among customers, who will surely miss her schnitzel and spaetzle. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Eve’s Café to close

Erick Mitchell
Monday, March 18, 2024
Eve’s Café has served Lampasas County residents everything from pastries to pork schnitzels along the downtown square for 29 years. At the end of the month, the journey is set to come to an end.Owner Eve Sanchez said the last two years have been tough to manage.
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