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Rain has little bearing on water restrictions

Erick Mitchell
Monday, September 18, 2023
Despite recent rainfall, area residents should not expect water restrictions to loosen anytime soon. Water levels in Stillhouse Hollow Lake, the main water source for Lampasas and Kempner customers, remains low. Lampasas water customers and Kempner Water Supply Corp.

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Meals On Wheels
Monday, September 18, 2023
The Lampasas Multi-Service/ Senior Center is seeking volunteers to assist with the Meals on Wheels program. Drivers are needed for a new delivery route, and substitutes are always welcome. For more information, call the center at 512-556-2550. SARATOGA LODGE MEETING Lodge Master Guy R.
A graphic provided by the National Weather Service shows rainfall expected in North and Central Texas tonight and tomorrow.

A graphic provided by the National Weather Service shows rainfall expected in North and Central Texas tonight and tomorrow.

Rain expected today, tonight and tomorrow

Alexandria Randolph
Friday, September 15, 2023
Rain is expected today, tonight and tomorrow, National Weather Service officials said.  NWS meteorologists issued a hazardous weather outlook at 3:21 a.m. Friday morning, noting stormy conditions are expected today for Lampasas, Coryell, Bell, Hamilton and surrounding counties.
COURTESY PHOTO Clay Phillips of Texas Farm Bureau Insurance, at left, joins Lampasas High School Assistant Principal Ryan Race in congratulating Rebecca Veroneau on her selection as the campus’ Teacher of the Month for August. “She is a problem-solver with a heart of gold, and we are blessed to have her,” Race said of the Life Academics teacher.

COURTESY PHOTO Clay Phillips of Texas Farm Bureau Insurance, at left, joins Lampasas High School Assistant Principal Ryan Race in congratulating Rebecca Veroneau on her selection as the campus’ Teacher of the Month for August. “She is a problem-solver with a heart of gold, and we are blessed to have her,” Race said of the Life Academics teacher.

LHS announces its August employees of the month

News Staff
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Taylor Creek Elementary students walk around campus during Monday’s parade to honor 9/11 heroes. courtesy photo

Taylor Creek Elementary students walk around campus during Monday’s parade to honor 9/11 heroes. courtesy photo

Taylor Creek Elementary honors 9/11 heroes

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Taylor Creek Elementary School hosted a “We Remember Memorial” on Monday to honor the first responders who put their lives on the line during the 9/11 attacks in 2001. The event started with a parade featuring student-made memorial signs.

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, September 14, 2023
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.
JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD Eddie and Dale Shell are pictured here with friends and Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce members as they celebrate the Gillen House opening as a guest house.

JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD Eddie and Dale Shell are pictured here with friends and Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce members as they celebrate the Gillen House opening as a guest house.

Historic home ready to greet visitors

News Staff
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Eddie and Dale Shell, with the scissors, celebrate a ribbon-cutting with friends and chamber of commerce members as they prepare to open the Gillen House as a short-term rental location.
Debbie Kuker will speak at next month’s MORE gathering for women. courtesy photo

Debbie Kuker will speak at next month’s MORE gathering for women. courtesy photo

Debbie Kuker to headline MORE women’s event

News Staff
Thursday, September 14, 2023
MORE, a multi-church women’s ministry, will host its annual event this year on Oct. 9 from 6:30-7:45 p.m. at The Adelphia, 101 FM 580 East. The evening will include refreshments, music and an inspiring message from Debbie Kuker.

Grief support group begins its meetings for fall session

News Staff
Thursday, September 14, 2023
GriefShare is a recovery seminar and support group for men and women who have suffered the death of a loved one. The group meets in the First Baptist Church fellowship hall, 402 S. Key Ave. in Lampasas each Tuesday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The fall group will extend until Dec. 12.
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