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Enjoying a nice December swim

News Staff
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Ducks on this Lampasas County stock pond take advantage of the sunny days and temperate climate to enjoy a splash in the water. Rains just before Christmas were a nice end-of-the year present for many area ranchers.

New year to bring state hearing on Pitt Creek Ranch MUD petition

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Expected to come in 2024 is the resolution of concerns brought forth by the Association of Concerned Landowners of Lampasas County, who have filed petitions against Pitt Creek Ranch LLC over the potential establishment of the Lampasas County Municipal Utility District #1 in the western portion of...
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Law enforcement sees ‘explosive’ 2023

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, December 28, 2023
The year for Lampasas-area law enforcement had an “explosive” start, and 2023 saw a number of major incidents, including the highest homicide rate Lampasas County has seen in several years. MYERS ARREST After a report of inappropriate communications between an educator and a student made on Jan.

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Holiday Schedule
Thursday, December 28, 2023
The Dispatch Record office will be closed Monday to observe the New Year’s Day holiday. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday. Due to the holiday, the printing of the newspaper will be one day later than usual. The Jan.
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Lometa eatery sponsors Angel Tree

News Staff
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Sammy’s Rockin K Kafe in Lometa hosted its first Angel Tree. More than 20 children within the Lometa ISD had gift angels this year. In addition to helping meet needs through Christmas gifts, the community contributed money toward the purchase of filled stockings for each child.
A mottled-face steer paces back and forth as cattle buyers bid. Body condition scoring not only is helpful in home herds but also when considering cattle to buy. joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

A mottled-face steer paces back and forth as cattle buyers bid. Body condition scoring not only is helpful in home herds but also when considering cattle to buy. joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

Significance of body scoring for livestock

Joycesarah Mccabe
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
As the winter season is here, evaluating livestock for body condition is essential. According to beef cattle specialists Dennis B. Herd and L.R.
Ayden Stanley participates in the Fastest Torch competition in the 2023 Lampasas County Livestcok Show. Last year’s event had 16 participants, and stock show organizers anticipate more participants this year. file photo

Ayden Stanley participates in the Fastest Torch competition in the 2023 Lampasas County Livestcok Show. Last year’s event had 16 participants, and stock show organizers anticipate more participants this year. file photo

Fastest Torch competition returns to annual stock show

Alexandria Randolph
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show officials have confirmed that the Fastest Torch event will return this year after a good response during the 2023 show. The 87th annual Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show is set for Jan.
Candy Cane Lane in W.M. Brook Park will remain lighted over the holidays for those who stroll along Sulphur Creek. ADAM BARRIOS | DISPATCH RECORD

Candy Cane Lane in W.M. Brook Park will remain lighted over the holidays for those who stroll along Sulphur Creek. ADAM BARRIOS | DISPATCH RECORD

Candy Cane Lane

News Staff
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Candy Cane Lane in W.M. Brook Park will remain lighted over the holidays for those who stroll along Sulphur Creek.
Workers empty the Kempner Water Supply Corp.’s main transmission line to Lampasas in July after a major leak occurred. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Workers empty the Kempner Water Supply Corp.’s main transmission line to Lampasas in July after a major leak occurred. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Water suppliers battle drought conditions in 2023

Erick Mitchell
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Area water suppliers went through the wringer this year. From main line breaks to murky water to the adoption of stringent stage 5 water restrictions, 2023 was a difficult year for residents battling water shortages. According to the National Centers for Environmental Information, as of Dec.
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