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Second water leak develops

Alexandria Randolph And Erick Mitchell
Monday, October 28, 2024
After the report last week of a second leak in a 27-inch water main line, Kempner Water Supply Corp. had repairs underway on Monday.KWSC General Manager Bruce Sorenson expects the repair to the valve on the concrete transmission line within Taylor Creek at U.S.

BRIEFLY

Awesome Autumn Stew Lunch
Monday, October 28, 2024
Lometa United Methodist Church will hold its Awesome Autumn Stew lunch Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 100 S. Second St.Stew, soup, chili and cornbread will be available, along with a drink and dessert. A bake sale also will be set up. Proceeds go to various ministries of the church.

Another water shut-off ahead

Alexandria Randolph And Erick Mitchell
Thursday, October 24, 2024
UPDATE: On Friday at 1:36 p.m., the city of Lampasas rescinded the boil water notice for Lampasas water users.  On Friday at 11:18 a.m., Kempner Water Supply Corporation officials issued a statement to answer questions received following the second line leak this week.
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Ribbon-cutting takes place at new location

News Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Elisa Grace Medspa + Boutique recently celebrated its move to a new location on East Avenue J. On hand for the ribbon-cutting event with owner Elisa Miller, in center holding scissors, were members of her staff, family and chamber of commerce representatives.

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2024
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Twelve-year-old Colin Highley gave a program on “The Wonderful World of Bats” for the October gathering of the L-M Garden and Civic Club. courtesy photo

Twelve-year-old Colin Highley gave a program on “The Wonderful World of Bats” for the October gathering of the L-M Garden and Civic Club. courtesy photo

Student offers program on bat colony for L-M Garden Club

News Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2024
The L-M Garden and Civic Club of Lometa held its October meeting at 7 p.m. on Oct. 21 at the Garden Club Center.After Halloween refreshments and fellowship, 12-yearold Colin Highley gave a program on bats. His love for gardening, the outdoors and bats were very apparent.
Recognized as Star Supporter of the Month was Beth Oestreich, an instructional technologist at Lampasas High School. “She has had many challenges throughout this year, and she has handled them all with grace,” Assistant Principal Ryan Race said. Oestreich is pictured with Texas Farm Bureau Insurance representative Clay Phillips, at left, and Race. COURTESY PHOTO

Recognized as Star Supporter of the Month was Beth Oestreich, an instructional technologist at Lampasas High School. “She has had many challenges throughout this year, and she has handled them all with grace,” Assistant Principal Ryan Race said. Oestreich is pictured with Texas Farm Bureau Insurance representative Clay Phillips, at left, and Race. COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas High School recognizes faculty of the month

News Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2024
FILE PHOTO The Badger mascots were among those participating in Squared Silly activities last year.

FILE PHOTO The Badger mascots were among those participating in Squared Silly activities last year.

Squared Silly festival set for Saturday

News Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Dust off your costumes and prep for an onslaught of candy! The annual Squared Silly fall festival will take place Saturday from 5-7:30 p.m. around the Lampasas courthouse square.The event will include a haunted house, a costume contest, a haunted hayride, games, a bouncy house, treats and more.

Transportation summit scheduled for Central Texas

News Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Central Texas Council of Governments and Killeen-Temple Metropolitan Planning Organization will hold a Central Texas Public Transportation Summit on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Copperas Cove Civic Center.

DISTRICT COURT

News Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge John Gauntt presiding over the day’s hearings.Defendant Wesley Lyn Strambler of Freeport entered a plea of guilty to a charge of theft of property greater than or equal to $2,500 and less than $30,000.
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