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Driver dead after U.S. 281 rollover

Alexandria Randolph
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
A Lampasas man is dead after a single-vehicle rollover wreck on North U.S. Highway 281 Thursday night. Texas DPS Sgt. Bryan Washko said 54-year-old Shawn Thomas Figurski was traveling northbound in a 2007 Dodge pickup truck on U.S. 281 when the crash occurred at 11:17 p.m.
The state transportation department is studying the prospect of constructing a relief route that would redirect traffic around Lampasas instead of through the heart of the business district. Public input is sought on the project. FILE PHOTO

The state transportation department is studying the prospect of constructing a relief route that would redirect traffic around Lampasas instead of through the heart of the business district. Public input is sought on the project. FILE PHOTO

Lampasas relief route comment period extended

Alexandria Randolph
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
The public comment period for a Lampasas relief route feasibility study has been extended until Friday, state officials said.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
SHARED BLESSINGS TO OPEN The Shared Blessings thrift store at St. Mary Catholic Church is accepting donations now. Donations may be dropped off at 701 N. Key Ave. during business hours. Shared Blessings plans to reopen to the public Jan. 3.

Lampasas man dead after U.S. 281 rollover

Alexandria Randolph
Friday, December 30, 2022
A Lampasas man is dead after a single-vehicle rollover wreck on North U.S. Highway 281 Thursday night. Texas DPS Sgt. Bryan Washko said 54-year-old Shawn Thomas Figurski was traveling northbound in a 2007 Dodge pickup truck on U.S. 281 when the crash occurred at 11:17 p.m.

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, December 29, 2022
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FILE PHOTO Kempner Volunteer Fire Department held an open house and fundraiser in April at the site of its newest substation on FM 2313. The land was donated by Vanita Craft, and fundraisers were expected to provide enough revenue to finish the station.

FILE PHOTO Kempner Volunteer Fire Department held an open house and fundraiser in April at the site of its newest substation on FM 2313. The land was donated by Vanita Craft, and fundraisers were expected to provide enough revenue to finish the station.

Kempner, Lometa add new facilities in 2022

Gail Lowe
Thursday, December 29, 2022
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is part of the Dispatch Record’s annual yearend review that highlights important events over the past 12 months. The city of Kempner celebrated a milestone in August, as it marked the 25th anniversary of its incorporation.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, December 29, 2022
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. Ronald Gene Clayton Jr.
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