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Food Pantry
Thursday, May 4, 2023
St. Mary Catholic Church’s food pantry will be open Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. at 701 N. Key Ave. All in need are welcome to stop by during this time to collect grocery items. RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE The next Lampasas Community Blood Drive, offered by the American Red Cross, will be May 9-10.

May 6 Elections

News Staff
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Voting hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. this Saturday for municipal elections. Results will be posted that evening to the Dispatch Record website and social medias as they are received.    Lampasas City Council:  • Elections Office, 407 S. Pecan St.

Letters policy

News Staff
Monday, May 1, 2023
The Dispatch Record encourages letters from readers. Letters should be to the point, typed if possible, and signed. Address and telephone numbers also should be included for verification purposes. Only one letter per writer will be considered in a 60-day period.
JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Thunderstorms on the horizon

News Staff
Monday, May 1, 2023
This photo was taken Wednesday evening as storm clouds rolled into the area. The National Weather Service had issued a tornado watch late that afternoon for Lampasas, Coryell and Bell counties, but the more turbulent conditions moved elsewhere.
At left sits the remains of a 2018 Chevy Equinox that collided with a 2021 Dodge Ram on Friday at the intersection of FM 2808 and County Road 4700. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

At left sits the remains of a 2018 Chevy Equinox that collided with a 2021 Dodge Ram on Friday at the intersection of FM 2808 and County Road 4700. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Kempner resident critically injured Friday in FM 2808 wreck

Erick Mitchell
Monday, May 1, 2023
A two-car collision at the intersection of FM 2808 and County Road 4700 sent an elderly man to the hospital Friday morning. The Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office, Kempner Volunteer Fire Department, Hamilton EMS and Texas Department of Public Safety all reported to the scene.

May 6 Elections

News Staff
Monday, May 1, 2023
Early voting: April 24-May 2 • 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday • 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday Early voting sites: For Lampasas, Kempner voters: Election Office, 407 S. Pecan St., Suite 102 in Lampasas For Lometa voters: Lometa City Hall, 100 E. San Saba St.
The water tower in west Lampasas has become a symbol of the town and of community pride, as it reflects a Badger blue color at nighttime to celebrate the success of local schools. PATSY STONEHAM | COURTESY PHOTO

The water tower in west Lampasas has become a symbol of the town and of community pride, as it reflects a Badger blue color at nighttime to celebrate the success of local schools. PATSY STONEHAM | COURTESY PHOTO

Magazine included in today’s edition

News Staff
Monday, May 1, 2023
The 2023-2024 Guide to Lampasas magazine is included inside today’s edition of the Lampasas Dispatch Record. This 80-page premium product is a months-long project and one of the most popular publications of the newspaper.
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