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City Manager Erin Corbell makes her first presentation to the Lampasas City Council at Monday night’s meeting. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

City Manager Erin Corbell makes her first presentation to the Lampasas City Council at Monday night’s meeting. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

City Council OKs sign project, new lighting for Turner Field

Hunter King
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
At Monday’s meeting, the Lampasas City Council approved a much-discussed project to upgrade the lighting at Turner Field.
At left, County Judge Randy Hoyer unseals proposed bids for courthouse renovations as Precinct 2 Commissioner Jamie Smart looks on. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

At left, County Judge Randy Hoyer unseals proposed bids for courthouse renovations as Precinct 2 Commissioner Jamie Smart looks on. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Commissioners unseal bids for courthouse renovation project

Erick Mitchell
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
The Lampasas County Commissioners Court announced in Monday’s regular meeting that two bids have been received to complete renovations on the county’s historic courthouse.The bids came from RKJ Construction of Lampasas and Premier Commercial Group, based in Haltom City.

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Upgrading Traffic Signals
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Work to upgrade signal controls in Lampasas will continue Dec. 2-6, the Texas Department of Transportation has announced.Crews will work at the intersections of U.S. 190 at Fourth Street, U.S. 183 at U.S. 190, and Key Avenue at Ninth Street. Work will be performed between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

Progress made on newest mural

News Staff
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Vision Lampasas volunteers have been working to complete their 15th mural in the city. This painting, to be named “All roads lead to Lampasas,” is featured on the side of the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce building at 205 South U.S. Highway 281. On the ladder, at right, is Dianna Hodges.
Supplemental feeding is vital to ensure the health of beef cattle herds during winter months, and that is especially true with exceedingly dry conditions. joycesarah mccabe | dispa tch record

Supplemental feeding is vital to ensure the health of beef cattle herds during winter months, and that is especially true with exceedingly dry conditions. joycesarah mccabe | dispa tch record

Feeding beef cattle in a dry winter

Joycesarah Mccabe
Monday, November 25, 2024
In Central Texas, a dry winter presents significant challenges for ranchers. Reduced forage availability necessitates supplemental feeding strategies to maintain the health and productivity of beef herds.

Amateur radio license testing Dec. 14

News Staff
Monday, November 25, 2024
Testing for those interested in obtaining an amateur radio license will take place Dec. 14 at 10 a.m. at the Lampasas Middle School Radio Club station. Parking is available in the lot off West Seventh Street at the rear of the school building.
Thanksgiving Day has the highest occurence of home fires of the year. Cooking fires can be avoided by ensuring all cooking projects, whether on the stovetop or the in the oven, are attended. Alexandria Randolph | dispatch record

Thanksgiving Day has the highest occurence of home fires of the year. Cooking fires can be avoided by ensuring all cooking projects, whether on the stovetop or the in the oven, are attended. Alexandria Randolph | dispatch record

Statistics show cooking fires triple on Thanksgiving Day

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, November 25, 2024
While Thanksgiving elicits in most of us thoughts of family companionship and full bellies, for some it can be associated with sirens and smoke.
Hanna Springs Elementary School counselor Carisa Brown snaps a photo of Sandra Ceballos and Victoria Garza. Ceballos received a pumpkin pie for making the long trip from Piedras Negras, Mexico, for Thursday’s Grandparents’ Day at the campus. erick Mitchell | dispatch record

Hanna Springs Elementary School counselor Carisa Brown snaps a photo of Sandra Ceballos and Victoria Garza. Ceballos received a pumpkin pie for making the long trip from Piedras Negras, Mexico, for Thursday’s Grandparents’ Day at the campus. erick Mitchell | dispatch record

Grandparents Day celebrated at Hanna Springs campus

News Staff
Monday, November 25, 2024
joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

Jerry Christian home on tour next month

News Staff
Monday, November 25, 2024
The home of Jerry and Sheila Christian will be part of this year’s Tour of Homes. The ranch-style abode, along with other Lampasas County residences to be featured, will be open for touring on Dec. 8 as part of the Lampasas County Museum’s annual yuletide fundraiser.
These Lampasas FFA members competed well in Kerrville, bringing home four banners from the area competition. COURTESY PHOTO

These Lampasas FFA members competed well in Kerrville, bringing home four banners from the area competition. COURTESY PHOTO

FFA team performs well at Kerrville competition

News Staff
Monday, November 25, 2024
Lampasas FFA members traveled to Area VII Leadership Development Events in Kerrville on Nov. 20. All four entries won a banner, adviser Judy Hail announced.“We are so proud of our kids and can’t wait to see more great accomplishments from them in the future,” Hail said.
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