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A National Weather Service graphic shows three stages of thunderstorm timing on Monday.

A National Weather Service graphic shows three stages of thunderstorm timing on Monday.

Stormy weather predicted for Monday afternoon

News Staff
Monday, November 4, 2024
At midday Monday, the National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Lampasas, Hamilton, Bell, Coryell and surrounding counties due to severe storm forecasts later in the afternoon.

Not guilty!

Alexandria Randolph
Friday, November 1, 2024
Nearly a year after an accusation of wiretapping that led to her arrest, former Lometa police chief Melissa Cantu was acquitted of the felony charges on Oct. 28.  Cantu faced a trial by jury last Monday in the 27th District Court of Lampasas County, where defense attorney R.C.
courtesy photo

courtesy photo

CASA receives $15,000 donation

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2024
CASA for the Highland Lakes Area was one of 16 Court Appointed Special Advocate programs to receive a portion of $130,000 raised by TXB Stores and McCraw Oil at a recent fishing and golf tournament in Pottsboro.

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2024
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Paula Cantrell Landers, standing second from the right, was joined by her extended family in front of the mural painted by her father, the late Cliff Cantrell. COURTESY PHOTO

Paula Cantrell Landers, standing second from the right, was joined by her extended family in front of the mural painted by her father, the late Cliff Cantrell. COURTESY PHOTO

‘A tip of the hat’ pays tribute to local artist Cliff Cantrell

Paula Cantrell Landers
Thursday, October 31, 2024
EDITOR’S NOTE: Paula Cantrell Landers (Lampasas High School Class of 1975) was in Lampasas Oct. 19 to offer a rededication of the mural at Country Kitchen painted by her late father. Cliff Cantrell’s artwork became an integral part of the Lampasas community, as is noted below in her remarks.
First Texas Bank of Lampasas officers, left to right, Barry Haag , Lee Loeffler, Pam Hunter, Kelvin Barkowsky, Donna Roberts, Ladonna Bishop and Annie Trotter pose with a resolution plaque celebrating 140 years of business in Lampasas. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

First Texas Bank of Lampasas officers, left to right, Barry Haag , Lee Loeffler, Pam Hunter, Kelvin Barkowsky, Donna Roberts, Ladonna Bishop and Annie Trotter pose with a resolution plaque celebrating 140 years of business in Lampasas. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

First Texas Bank celebrates 140 years in the community

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2024

district court

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge John Gauntt presiding over the day’s hearings.
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