News

JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

Touching up paint at Lampasas High School

News Staff
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Lampasas ISD Maintenance Department employee David Nodelman paints railings at a small pedestrian bridge between the high school athletic fields and Grace Fellowship Church.

COVID-19 vaccination drive-through clinic offered in Copperas Cove

News Staff
Thursday, February 4, 2021
The city of Copperas Cove will host a COVID-19 vaccination drive-through clinic on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Copperas Cove High School rear parking lot, 851 West Avenue D. The vaccine will be administered only to those who made an appointment ahead of time and received a confirmation.

COVID-19 UPDATE

News Staff
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Lampasas County Local Health Authority Dr. Georgia Hay reported that as of Wednesday, the county had 148 active cases of COVID-19 and nine hospitalizations. As of Wednesday, the county had recorded 20 fatalities due to COVID-19, the health authority reported.

BURN BAN

News Staff
Thursday, February 4, 2021
A county burn ban was in effect at press time Thursday morning. The ban applies outside Lampasas, Kempner and Lometa city limits. The county order prohibits many types of outdoor fires -- including open campfires, as well as brush fires that do not meet specific conditions.
The most current data at press time showed the unemployment rate is lower in Lampasas and surrounding counties than it is statewide. TRISH GRIFFITH | DISPATCH RECORD

The most current data at press time showed the unemployment rate is lower in Lampasas and surrounding counties than it is statewide. TRISH GRIFFITH | DISPATCH RECORD

Jobless rate drops at year’s end

News Staff
Monday, February 1, 2021
Texas’ December unemployment rate dropped to 7.1% (not seasonally adjusted), down from 8% in November 2020. Figures were released Jan. 22. Lampasas County and statewide jobless figures have fluctuated since August. The national rate in December was 6.7% -- no change from November.
Contractors for the Texas Department of Transportation restripe a crosswalk at the intersection of Key Avenue and Sixth Street. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

Contractors for the Texas Department of Transportation restripe a crosswalk at the intersection of Key Avenue and Sixth Street. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

TxDOT contracts for restriping at various sites in, around Lampasas

News Staff
Monday, February 1, 2021
The Texas Department of Transportation is contracting for pavement markings to be restriped, roughly halfway between sealcoat cycles. TxDOT’s goal is to sealcoat roads every seven years.
David C. Williams II – whom the Kempner City Council has named city manager – speaks during a council meeting last week. DAVID LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

David C. Williams II – whom the Kempner City Council has named city manager – speaks during a council meeting last week. DAVID LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

Kempner council selects city manager

David Lowe
Monday, February 1, 2021
The Kempner City Council voted last week to name David C. Williams II city manager. The position is new to Kempner and results from voters’ approval of a ballot measure in November. Williams will be responsible for Kempner’s administrative matters and will oversee the police department.
Subscribe to