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Mr. Irvin

Businessman, civic leader Andrew Irvin dies

News Staff
Monday, July 24, 2023
Lampasas businessman Andrew Gordon Irvin died on July 19, 2023, at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Round Rock. He was 56. Visitation was held July 22 at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas.
Like many Lampasas County stock tanks, this one is thirsty and awaiting a good, sustained rainfall to refill it. Brazos River Authority is urging citizens to conserve water wherever they can. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Like many Lampasas County stock tanks, this one is thirsty and awaiting a good, sustained rainfall to refill it. Brazos River Authority is urging citizens to conserve water wherever they can. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Lake levels in Texas plummet

Joycesarah Mccabe
Monday, July 24, 2023
The comment from Aaron Able, Brazos River Authority water services manager, was a grim one. “We’ve not seen Belton Lake levels this low essentially since the latter part of 1971,” Able said.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD School board president Randy Morris said safety of LISD students and staff is the priority.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD School board president Randy Morris said safety of LISD students and staff is the priority.

Lampasas ISD approves school marshal program

Erick Mitchell
Monday, July 24, 2023
In a special called meeting Thursday morning, the Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the implementation of a districtwide school marshal and guardian program.

BRIEFLY

Road Paving
Monday, July 24, 2023
Precinct 3 County Commissioner Lewis Bridges has reported that crews will be paving on County Road 2200 Wednesday morning, starting early in the day. Drivers should expect some temporary delays. BURN BAN IN EFFECT The Lampasas Fire Marshal has implemented a citywide burn ban, as of July 20.
Class of 1983 gathers for 40-year reunion

Class of 1983 gathers for 40-year reunion

Class of 1983 gathers for 40-year reunion

News Staff
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Classmates who attended the 40-year reunion at the Crawford Party House were, front row from left to right, Rosanne Starkey Clayton, Torbett Pierce, Edward Mathews and Kaye Neumann-McDaniel; second row, Carrie Johnson, Delores Valles Stewart, Janna Martin, Vicki Fry Taylor, Stephanie Davidson...
At the recent Texas FFA Convention, Lampasas FFA members attended a session hosted by the “Farm Babe,” Michele Miller of Florida. Miller is an advocate for agriculture who works daily to dispel myths about the food industry and promote understanding about production agriculture. Pictured, from left to right, are Jonathan Harris, Jacie Resa, “Farm Babe” Michele Miller, Paige Rutland and Phoebe Rounds. COURTESY PHOTO | JUDY HAIL

At the recent Texas FFA Convention, Lampasas FFA members attended a session hosted by the “Farm Babe,” Michele Miller of Florida. Miller is an advocate for agriculture who works daily to dispel myths about the food industry and promote understanding about production agriculture. Pictured, from left to right, are Jonathan Harris, Jacie Resa, “Farm Babe” Michele Miller, Paige Rutland and Phoebe Rounds. COURTESY PHOTO | JUDY HAIL

Advocating for agriculture: FFA students receive accolades

News Staff
Thursday, July 20, 2023

Farm Bureau’s Photo Contest open for entries through Sept. 1

News Staff
Thursday, July 20, 2023
The Lampasas County Farm Bureau Board of Directors is sponsoring a Photo Contest to showcase residents’ skills in capturing agriculture in Lampasas County. Deadline to enter is Sept. 1. Theme for the contest is “What do you see when looking at agriculture in Lampasas County.
courtesy photo

courtesy photo

Saratoga Lodge installs new officers

News Staff
Thursday, July 20, 2023
On June 29, Saratoga Lodge #546 in Lampasas installed officers for the 2023-24 Masonic year. Bottom row, from left, are Treasurer R.S. Hardin, Senior Deacon R.L. Caughron and Junior Deacon D.R. Updike. Top row are Chaplain T.M. Thogmartin, Junior Warden B.A. Frank, Master G.R.

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, July 20, 2023
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