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AdventHealth chaplain Jack Gilliland, at left, prays with Michael Miller, Brandy Watkins and Amy Miller in advance of next week’s transplant surgery. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

AdventHealth chaplain Jack Gilliland, at left, prays with Michael Miller, Brandy Watkins and Amy Miller in advance of next week’s transplant surgery. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Prayer, faith and a Facebook post

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, April 30, 2026
After waiting more than two years for a kidney transplant, Lometa resident Michael Miller finally has his match.On Monday, Miller met his donor, Brandi Watkins, an AdventHealth Rollins Brook hospital employee and Lampasas resident.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Thursday, April 30, 2026
BURN BAN REMAINS LIFTEDCounty Judge Randy Hoyer has extended the temporary lifting of the burn ban. Outdoor burning will be allowed through May 11 at 5 p.m.PRAYER BREAKFASTLampasas County Ministerial Alliance will host a National Day of Prayer breakfast May 7 at 7 a.m.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

Highway work begins between Lampasas, Lometa

News Staff
Monday, April 27, 2026
The Texas Department of Transportation and its contractor Big Creek Construction have begun a $55 million widening project on U.S. Highway 183 North. The project will include construction of a four-lane divided roadway featuring a median and designated turn lanes.
The New World screwworm is a serious threat to the cattle industry. courtesy photo | Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept.

The New World screwworm is a serious threat to the cattle industry. courtesy photo | Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept.

Screwworm moves closer to Texas border

Erick Mitchell
Monday, April 27, 2026
On April 20, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the New World screwworm had been found 62 miles south of Texas in the Mexican state of Nuevo León.The New World screwworm is a parasitic fly that lays eggs in the tissue of fresh wounds in warmblooded animals.

Golf course manager no longer with city, new hire sought

Hunter King
Monday, April 27, 2026
The city of Lampasas is looking for a new golf course superintendent to replace Kris Morin after the job was posted just over a week ago.According to Interim City Manager Erin Harrison, Morin no longer is with the city, but details about his departure were unavailable.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Bringing down a steer

News Staff
Monday, April 27, 2026
At right, Andrew Hrobowski of Granbury dismounts from his horse to wrangle a steer during Friday night’s steer wrestling competition at the 580 Sports Park rodeo arena.
AdventHealth Central Texas President/CEO Jennifer Swenson, center, visits with local residents during Thursday’s open house at Rollins Brook hospital. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

AdventHealth Central Texas President/CEO Jennifer Swenson, center, visits with local residents during Thursday’s open house at Rollins Brook hospital. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

New CEO settles into role at Rollins Brook hospital

Erick Mitchell
Monday, April 27, 2026
AdventHealth Central Texas President and CEO Jennifer Swenson was all smiles while mingling with Lampasas County residents during Thursday’s open house at the Rollins Brook hospital.
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