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LISD Board of Trustees President Randy Morris discusses school safety matters during Monday’s special meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

LISD Board of Trustees President Randy Morris discusses school safety matters during Monday’s special meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

LISD trustees approve budget, panic alarm system

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, August 31, 2023
In a special meeting Monday evening, the Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees approved its 2023-2024 fiscal-year budget. Trustees also discussed which company they would choose to install a silent panic alarm system, a decision that had to come by Sept.

City annexes property, OKs EDC spending plan

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, August 31, 2023
In a unanimous vote Monday, Lampasas City Council members approved the annexation of land south of the city despite ardent opposition from a neighboring resident. In a previous meeting, the council heard a request from Ron and Debra Kuker for voluntary annexation of 12.
JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH REACORD

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But wait, there’s more!

News Staff
Thursday, August 31, 2023
This momma cow and her two heifer calves stand in the shade of a live oak, but a third baby calf awaits back at the barn. The triplet calves were born Aug. 25. To read more about the triplet rarity, see “Against the odds” on page 2.
Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office staff stand alongside faith leaders who were recognized at a department meeting last Wednesday. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office staff stand alongside faith leaders who were recognized at a department meeting last Wednesday. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Sheriff’s Office recognizes faith leaders

Erick Mitchell
Monday, August 28, 2023
Sheriff Jess Ramos invited several faith leaders to attend a Wednesday afternoon staff meeting at the Lampasas County Law Enforcement Center, where he recognized them for their work.
Fall-planted cover crops protect the soil from erosion over winter, reduce stormwater runoff and reduce weeds. COURTESY PHOTO | TRUE LEAF MARKET

Fall-planted cover crops protect the soil from erosion over winter, reduce stormwater runoff and reduce weeds. COURTESY PHOTO | TRUE LEAF MARKET

Fall-planted cover crops provide many benefits to gardens

Melinda Myers
Monday, August 28, 2023
Put your garden to work over the winter by planting a cover crop this fall. Covering the soil with plants that are turned into the soil or smothered and allowed to decompose in the spring provides many benefits.
KWSC General Manager Bruce Sorenson addresses water customers who gathered at last week’s board meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

KWSC General Manager Bruce Sorenson addresses water customers who gathered at last week’s board meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

KWSC: Stage 4 conservation to continue

News Staff
Monday, August 28, 2023
Kempner Water Supply Corp. officials released a statement Friday morning to inform water users that Stage 4 conservation measures will remain in effect, despite the installation of a new intake.
County Judge Randy Hoyer, at left, and Precinct 2 Commissioner Jamie Smart during Monday’s meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

County Judge Randy Hoyer, at left, and Precinct 2 Commissioner Jamie Smart during Monday’s meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Commissioners Court agrees to remove benefits for constable post

Erick Mitchell
Monday, August 28, 2023
After listening to advice from the county’s sole constable, the Lampasas County Commissioners Court agreed on Monday to remove taxpayer- funded benefits for the position. Bob Montgomery is the sole constable, after the resignation last month of Precinct 2&3 Constable Misty Maldonado.
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