ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Six of the 11 cities whose sales tax allocations tracked by the Dispatch Record reflected gains this period. Although Lampasas and Kempner saw sales revenues rise, the economic activity was down in Lometa. DISPATCH RECORD GRAPHIC

Here is a look at my fish and chips plate from the Grumpy George Pub & Grub in Georgetown. The chips were fantastic, the fish fillet was thick, and the mushy peas were “brilliant.” ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Texas Department of Transportation-certified child passenger safety technicians ensured each child car seat was installed correctly during Thursday’s event at the Lampasas Fire Department Station on Fourth Street. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

COURTESY GRAPHIC | WEATHER.GOV/FORTWORTH An infographic released by the National Weather Service on Wednesday depicts Lampasas and surrounding counties in a “critical fire threat” zone for today. Low relative humidity and possible wind gusts of up to 65 mph are factors that contribute to increased wildfire risk.