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News Staff
Thursday, July 27, 2023
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Lampasas ISD releases school supply list for 2023-24

News Staff
Thursday, July 27, 2023
With the first day of the 2023-24 school year scheduled for Aug. 10, parents soon will begin the task of purchasing school supplies for their students. Supplies can be brought on the first day of school, or the items may be brought to campus on Meet the Teacher Night, scheduled Aug.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, July 27, 2023
The following arrests were reported to the Lampasas Dispatch Record by area law enforcement officials. The Dispatch Record prints the name and charge(s) of people arrested on at least one Class B misdemeanor – or more serious – charge.

DISTRICT COURT

News Staff
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge John Gauntt presiding over the day’s hearings.

Pitt Creek MUD deal reached on flood dams

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Lampasas County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 has entered into an agreement with Pitt Creek Ranch LLC over the establishment of the Lampasas County Municipal Utility District #1. Paul Wilborn, president of Lampasas County WCID No.
Residents headed to stores Thursday morning to stock up on water in case service was suspended. At HEB, store associates cautioned customers not to panic buy. HEB also said it has trucks on standby to bring more water to the community if needed. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Residents headed to stores Thursday morning to stock up on water in case service was suspended. At HEB, store associates cautioned customers not to panic buy. HEB also said it has trucks on standby to bring more water to the community if needed. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Emergency water measures put in place for Lampasas

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Due to a leak that developed Wednesday evening in the concrete transmission line along U.S. Highway 190 that carries water from Kempner Water Supply to Lampasas customers, the city of Lampasas has issued a Stage 5 Water Emergency alert.
City Manager Finley deGraffenreid makes a budget presentation to Lampasas City Council members on Monday during their workshop session. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

City Manager Finley deGraffenreid makes a budget presentation to Lampasas City Council members on Monday during their workshop session. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Anticipating needs of eclipse travelers

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Lampasas City Council members are continuing to make progress in planning for next year’s solar eclipse event, which now is less than nine months away. During Monday’s City Council workshop session, members discussed viewing areas, portable restrooms and community engagement.
Two-year-old Briggs Perryman knows the best way to beat the summertime heat is with a big scoop of ice cream. Daytime highs remain around the century mark, with no rain predictions in sight. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Two-year-old Briggs Perryman knows the best way to beat the summertime heat is with a big scoop of ice cream. Daytime highs remain around the century mark, with no rain predictions in sight. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Seeking relief from the heat

News Staff
Thursday, July 27, 2023
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