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Queen crowned at annual Jubilee

News Staff

Thursday, March 30, 2023

2022 Diamondback Jubilee Queen Britni Roberts, at left, presented Jara Wootton with flowers, a sash and belt buckle after Wootton was named the 2023 Diamondback Jubilee Rodeo Queen. .

Diamondback Princess named

News Staff

Thursday, March 30, 2023

2023 Diamondback Jubilee Rodeo Princess Allie Urich, on horseback, was presented with a buckle, sash and flowers by 2022 Princess Harper Evans. .

Lampasas council considers increased utility costs

Alexandria Randolph

Thursday, March 30, 2023

Lampasas city officials may consider raising utility rates to address rising wholesale rates and market costs. In a Monday night workshop, city staff presented information to the City Council about the ongoing rising costs of utilities.

Lifeguards needed

Alexandria Randolph

Thursday, March 30, 2023

Public pool operations may be at risk this season due to a lack of applicants for city lifeguard positions. During a workshop Monday night, Lampasas city staff said they are struggling to fill openings for season lifeguards.

Shown left to right: Lampasas CPS Board President Colleen Eckermann and Board Treasurer Crystal Banks receive Easter egg baskets from Silverbacks Motorcycle Club members Diane Trujillo and Angelicca Conner. The baskets will go to children in CPS care. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Commissioners Court designates April as Child Abuse Prevention Month

Erick Mitchell

Thursday, March 30, 2023

Little is more precious than the life of a child. Not every child, however, receives the loving upbringing needed to flourish.

The Lampasas Multi-Service/Senior Center is closed temporarily. Alternate accommodations have been arranged to continue the Meals on Wheels program, and planned events are being rescheduled on a week-to-week basis until the facility at 901 S. Live Oak is deemed safe for use. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Senior Center closed due to structural concerns

Alexandria Randolph

Thursday, March 30, 2023

City officials have temporarily closed the Lampasas Multi-Service/Senior Center following reports of structural issues at the facility. Center director Julie Windham said she called the city after spotting a concerning crack along the wall of the facility, located at 901 S.

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Solar Eclipse Town Hall

Thursday, March 30, 2023

City officials will host a town hall meeting Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. to offer information on local planning efforts surrounding the 2024 solar eclipse. The presentation will be held in the cafeteria of the old middle school campus off North Avenue and Western Street.