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A section of new fence recently installed by the elementary playground area of Lometa School’s campus. The district is adding security and safety measures to be well above TEA standards. MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

A section of new fence recently installed by the elementary playground area of Lometa School’s campus. The district is adding security and safety measures to be well above TEA standards. MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

Lometa ISD reviews campus progress, fencing project

Mason Hines
Monday, October 2, 2023
The Lometa Independent School District Board of Trustees met recently for its September meeting, centered around reports and updates of campus activities. Superintendent Rob Moore presented parts of the district’s academic plan, as well as an update to construction projects.

Fields of Faith set for Oct. 18

News Staff
Monday, October 2, 2023
The annual Fields of Faith event is set for Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. The program is hosted by the Lampasas chapter of Fellowship of Christian Athletes and will take place at Badger Field.
H2O Partners Deputy Mitigation Program Manager Rhonda Murphy presents an overview of the Hazard Mitigation Plan process on Wednesday evening. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

H2O Partners Deputy Mitigation Program Manager Rhonda Murphy presents an overview of the Hazard Mitigation Plan process on Wednesday evening. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

County hosts hearing for Hazardous Mitigation Plan

Erick Mitchell
Monday, October 2, 2023
H2O Partners Deputy Mitigation Program Manager Rhonda Murphy provided an overview of the Hazard Mitigation Plan process during Wednesday’s public hearing at the Lampasas County Courthouse annex building.
Amendments would create new fund initiatives

Amendments would create new fund initiatives

Amendments would create new fund initiatives

Gail Lowe
Monday, October 2, 2023
The 88th session of the Texas Legislature saw lawmakers propose 14 amendments to the state constitution. Voter approval will be required at the statewide general election on Nov. 7 to finalize these amendments to the Texas Constitution.
MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

Homecoming royalty named

News Staff
Monday, October 2, 2023
Copeland Brister and Estrella Davila were named the 2023 Lometa Homecoming King and Queen during Friday night’s festivities at Hornet Field.

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Naruna Road, Us 281 Closure
Monday, October 2, 2023
The city will be relocating utilities at the intersection of Naruna Road and U.S. Highway 281 South in preparation for widening of the highway. Crews will be working in this area through Thursday. Naruna Road, from the highway to the golf course, as well as one lane of U.
File photo This photo ran in the Dec. 20, 1986 edition of the Lampasas Dispatch Record. Jack Montgomery, at left, president of Kempner Water Supply Corp., and Mayor Henry V. Campbell turn the water tap on for the first time, sending Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir water through the lines to Lampasas.

File photo This photo ran in the Dec. 20, 1986 edition of the Lampasas Dispatch Record. Jack Montgomery, at left, president of Kempner Water Supply Corp., and Mayor Henry V. Campbell turn the water tap on for the first time, sending Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir water through the lines to Lampasas.

The future of the Lampasas water supply

Jeff Jackson
Thursday, September 28, 2023
EDITOR’S NOTE: Lampasas historian Jeff Jackson has researched a number of history topics. This concludes his three-part story on the Lampasas water supply.

Jason Roberts to perform at Briggs school centennial

News Staff
Thursday, September 28, 2023
All those who attended school in Briggs are invited to a private lunch for alumni on Oct. 21 at 11 a.m., as part of a celebration to honor the 100th year of the Briggs School Building. Alums who would like to attend should contact Crystal Kinsey at 512-556-1471 or email BriggsCCenter@yahoo.
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