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WEATHER

News Staff
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Date High Low Rain July 31 106 76 0 Aug. 1 101 74 0 Aug. 2 103 77 0 Aug. 3 105 74 0 Total rainfall for 2022: 7.29 in. Data from the Lower Colorado River Authority (site 11 miles westnorthwest of Lampasas, near Nix).

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Thursday, August 4, 2022
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION The city of Kempner will celebrateits 25th birthday with a specialevent Saturday from 1-3 p.m. at Kempner City Hall. Light refreshments will be served, and a brief history will be offered. Special dignitaries have been invited to participate in the celebration.

CLARIFICATION

News Staff
Monday, August 1, 2022
A story titled “Hamilton EMS awarded contract for county ambulance services” in the July 29 edition included incorrect information on payment for dispatching services that will be provided by the Lampasas Police Department.
The acrylic page covers and pedestals of the Storywalk book trail have been vandalized repeatedly in recent weeks by unknown perpetrators. COURTESY PHOTO

The acrylic page covers and pedestals of the Storywalk book trail have been vandalized repeatedly in recent weeks by unknown perpetrators. COURTESY PHOTO

Storywalk book trail vandalized

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, August 1, 2022
Just weeks after the Storywalk book trail was installed in W.M. Brook Park, repeated vandalism has led to a partial relocation of the project. The Storywalk is a series of trail signs installed at W.M. Brook Park that display pages of a children’s picture book.
Sculpture piece dons a new look

Sculpture piece dons a new look

Sculpture piece dons a new look

News Staff
Monday, August 1, 2022
“Tractor” shines bright in its new yellow paint scheme, while “Meadow Dancers” -- three butterflies that move in the wind -- spins in the background at the Sculpture Garden. MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD
Math teachers Kristina Hopkins and Patricia Bird, at right, discuss different math classes with incoming freshmen and their parents at the Eighth-Grade Night held March 1. FILE PHOTO

Math teachers Kristina Hopkins and Patricia Bird, at right, discuss different math classes with incoming freshmen and their parents at the Eighth-Grade Night held March 1. FILE PHOTO

Meet the Teacher events scheduled

Veronica Butler
Monday, August 1, 2022
The first day of classes for Lampasas County students is right around the corner. School for those in the Lampasas Independent School District starts Aug. 11. For students in the Lometa Independent School District, the new term starts Aug.17.
Jail Administrator Cristopher Brister, left, looks on as Sheriff Jess Ramos speaks to county officials during his budget presentation Thursday. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Jail Administrator Cristopher Brister, left, looks on as Sheriff Jess Ramos speaks to county officials during his budget presentation Thursday. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

‘We keep losing deputies’

Monique Brand
Monday, August 1, 2022
The Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office is proposing a 6% salary increase for its patrol deputies and detention officers in the new fiscal year.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, August 1, 2022
LMS MINNOW CAMP Lampasas Middle School will host Minnow Camp today from 4:15- 6:30 p.m. for incoming sixth-grade students. Minnow Camp includes a welcoming pep rally, “Getting to KNOW your teachers,” a scavenger hunt, ice cream social, a Chromebook overview and more student activities with prizes.
Cheers to 50 years

Cheers to 50 years

Cheers to 50 years

News Staff
Thursday, July 28, 2022
Lampasas High School Class of 1972 celebrated its 50-year reunion July 8 at Putters & Gutters Fun Center.
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