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Rainfall could help prevent future stage 2 water restrictions this summer for Lampasas residents. METRO CREATIVE GRAPHICS

Rainfall could help prevent future stage 2 water restrictions this summer for Lampasas residents. METRO CREATIVE GRAPHICS

City encourages water conservation

Erick Mitchell
Monday, April 28, 2025
Since April 11, city of Lampasas water customers have been under voluntary stage 1 water restrictions. Depending on rainfall, restrictions could tighten in the summer.
CHLOE COWDREY | DISPATCH RECORD

CHLOE COWDREY | DISPATCH RECORD

A nice afternoon for a party

News Staff
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Teddy Bear Tea Party attendees, left to right, Maddie Gouak, Hatie Gouak and Veni Clark are served refreshments by Lampasas High School National Honor Society member Leora Lauthen during last Saturday’s event, hosted by the Lampasas County Museum.
Lampasas Middle School, with its odd assortment of classrooms scattered across a several block area, is considered the campus most in need of renovation and possibly even new construction. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas Middle School, with its odd assortment of classrooms scattered across a several block area, is considered the campus most in need of renovation and possibly even new construction. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

School district seeks input from community on facilities

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Lampasas Independent School District is still seeking survey responses from community members interested in being a part of the Facility Planning Committee or in providing input on facility needs. The deadline to respond is Monday.Superintendent Dr.

TPWD advances new state park project near Colorado Bend

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, April 24, 2025
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department announced Monday it had completed the purchase of 1,100 acres in Lampasas County and Burnet County for development of a new state park.The TPW Commission approved the acquisition of the land in January during its first regular meeting of 2025.

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Early Voting
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Early voting continues through Tuesday for Lampasas City Council elections and a special election in Lometa to allow the sale of mixed beverages in local restaurants.Lampasas voters may cast a ballot at the Elections Office, 407 S. Pecan St., between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. today and Monday, or from 7 a.
file photo | dispatch record

file photo | dispatch record

Ready for some rodeo action?

News Staff
Thursday, April 24, 2025
The Riata Roundup Rodeo and LTX BBQ Fest will offer plenty of competition and entertainment this weekend at the 580 Sports Complex in Lampasas. Gates open at 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Mutton busting is available before the main rodeo events both evenings.
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