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County Judge Randy Hoyer, at right, is shown with Precinct 4 Commissioner Mark Rainwater, left, and Precinct 3 Commissioner Lewis Bridges. Hoyer discussed with the Commissioners Court what he had learned at a recent meeting about the advantages of creating a regional water supply. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

County Judge Randy Hoyer, at right, is shown with Precinct 4 Commissioner Mark Rainwater, left, and Precinct 3 Commissioner Lewis Bridges. Hoyer discussed with the Commissioners Court what he had learned at a recent meeting about the advantages of creating a regional water supply. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Commissioners Court OKs initiative to create regional water authority

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Water availability and quality are top concerns for many Lampasas County residents. On Tuesday, the Lampasas County Commissioners Court took steps to address these concerns.
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Veterans Day ceremony draws participants in Kempner

News Staff
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Kempner Cub Scout Pack 100 and city leaders salute the flag as the 62nd Engineer Battalion hoists the colors during Monday’s playing of The Star-Spangled Banner. Kempner held its annual Veterans Day salute at 11 a.m. at Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park.

Lometa Mayor Bob Butler resigns

Cheri Jay-wienecke
Thursday, November 14, 2024
After fiscal discord at Lometa City Council’s regular meeting on Nov. 4, Mayor Bob Butler submitted a letter of resignation.City officials said Butler submitted his letter too late for the item to be included on the agenda for the Nov. 8 called meeting. and he was absent from that session.

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Brush Chipping Continues
Thursday, November 14, 2024
The city’s curbside brush chipping program will extend for several more weeks. Crews already have serviced residences on the west side of Key Avenue.Beginning Monday, brush chipping will be available for those who live east of Key Avenue and south of First Street. From Nov.

Pitt Creek Ranch allowed to proceed

Erick Mitchell
Monday, November 11, 2024
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality commissioners denied protests from the Association of Concerned Landowners of Lampasas County on Wednesday over Pitt Creek Ranch LLC’s proposed development in the western part of the county.

Lampasas hires new EDC director

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, November 11, 2024
A new Economic Development Corp. director began work this week and currently is in training, Lampasas city officials confirmed on Friday.Mary Poche began her new role with the city and attended a training in Austin on Friday.

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Community Meeting
Monday, November 11, 2024
On Wednesday at 5:30 p.m., a Community Stakeholder Meeting will be held at the former middle school cafeteria, 103 S. Western Ave.Hosted by the Lampasas Economic Development Corp.
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