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courtesy of u.s. drought monitor

courtesy of u.s. drought monitor

Recent moisture keeps county drought-free

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Lampasas County remains drought-free, acording to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor data available at press time. Areas in white on the map above are drought-free, including some of the Dallas area, greater Waco and Midland.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Dressing up the downtown area for Christmas

News Staff
Monday, December 1, 2025
From left, Kayla Jordan and Ashley Elizabeth of the Lampasas Downtown Association bring the Christmas spirit to the downtown square by painting holiday decor on the windows of businesses. The courthouse square will boast plenty of activity on Saturday for the annual Carol of Lights celebration.

KWSC seeks new contract

Erick Mitchell
Monday, December 1, 2025
Kempner Water Supply Corp. General Manager Bruce Sorenson believes now is the time for the city of Lampasas to renegotiate its contract with the water supplier.Sorenson believes KWSC members are shouldering the cost for the water Lampasas receives from Central Texas Water Supply Corp.
A truck replinishes the fuel supply at Circle K near the intersection of E.E. Ohnmeiss Drive and Key Avenue on Friday. COURTESY PHOTO

A truck replinishes the fuel supply at Circle K near the intersection of E.E. Ohnmeiss Drive and Key Avenue on Friday. COURTESY PHOTO

Peak travel coincides with moderate prices, mild weather

News Staff
Monday, December 1, 2025
On what was expected to be a record-setting weekend for travel, drivers generally saw moderate fuel prices. The AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch reported a statewide average of $2.70 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel as the week of the Thanksgiving holiday started.Nationwide, the average price was $3.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, December 1, 2025
ARTISAN STRING QUARTETLampasas County Chamber Music Festival will present “500 Years of Christmas Music” on Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 401 S. Chestnut. The event will feature the Artisan String Quartet with members of the First Presbyterian choir and director Shannon Gallinger.
County Judge Randy Hoyer, left, and Precinct 2 Commissioner Jamie Smart joined with other members of the Commissioners Court in voicing support for membership with the Central Texas Water Alliance. ERICK MIRCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

County Judge Randy Hoyer, left, and Precinct 2 Commissioner Jamie Smart joined with other members of the Commissioners Court in voicing support for membership with the Central Texas Water Alliance. ERICK MIRCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

County joins new water alliance

Erick Mitchell
Monday, December 1, 2025
The Lampasas County Commissioners Court members agreed now is the time to join the Central Texas Water Alliance to prepare for the county’s future water supply and infrastructure needs.

TxDOT to unveil possible I-14 route

Erick Mitchell
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The Texas Department of Transportation Brownwood District will hold three inperson meetings on a possible path for Interstate-14, stretching from Copperas Cove to Lometa. TxDOT said it is initiating a route study between the two cities to determine the future location of I-14 across Lampasas County.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
BRUSH CHIPPING TO CONCLUDE The city’s fall brush chipping program will conclude the first week of December.From Dec.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Grandparents Day at Hanna Springs campus

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Cathy Stephens captures a photo of her three grandchildren -- Brayden, Balian and Avery Stephens -- during Grandparents Day at Hanna Springs Elementary School on Nov. 20. The event has become a tradition at the campus before the Thanksgiving break.
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