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Kempner Water Supply Corp. drew a large audience last August for a KWSC board meeting where water customers voiced their concerns about a lack of water during the 2023 drought. Problems with too much precipitation in the spring have led to water issues this summer. The next KWSC board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 6 p.m., once again at the Kempner Volunteer Fire Department training room. FILE PHOTO

Kempner Water Supply Corp. drew a large audience last August for a KWSC board meeting where water customers voiced their concerns about a lack of water during the 2023 drought. Problems with too much precipitation in the spring have led to water issues this summer. The next KWSC board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 6 p.m., once again at the Kempner Volunteer Fire Department training room. FILE PHOTO

KWSC to change up chemicals to rid water of color, odor

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, August 22, 2024
The Kempner Water Supply Corp. issued two lengthy statements Tuesday regarding the water supplier’s efforts to clean the system and allay fears over bacterial contamination.
Councilman Zachary Morris said he had hoped to have a discussion with colleagues about the salary structure for city staff as part of budget considerations. Morris voiced some exasperation that the figures he had requested were not available at Monday’s workshop. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Councilman Zachary Morris said he had hoped to have a discussion with colleagues about the salary structure for city staff as part of budget considerations. Morris voiced some exasperation that the figures he had requested were not available at Monday’s workshop. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Frustrations come out at budget workshop

Hunter King
Thursday, August 22, 2024
A member of the Lampasas City Council voiced some frustration with city staff at Monday evening’s budget workshop, because he felt the information he requested in order to have a thorough discussion with colleagues was not provided.

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Outdoor Burn Ban
Thursday, August 22, 2024
The county order restricting outdoor burning is in effect until Sept. 23. The city of Lampasas also has issued a burn ban due to the extreme heat. The fire marshal is not issuing burn permits at this time.
At left, Precinct 3 Commissioner Lewis Bridges looks on as County Judge Randy Hoyer speaks during the court’s regular meeting Aug. 12. erick mitchell | dispatch dispatch

At left, Precinct 3 Commissioner Lewis Bridges looks on as County Judge Randy Hoyer speaks during the court’s regular meeting Aug. 12. erick mitchell | dispatch dispatch

County budget up almost 12% for new year

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Lampasas County is proposing an 11.8% increase to its budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, which gives most departments an increase in funding.The county is anticipating $12,447,731 in general fund expenditures, compared to $11,136,081 from a year ago.
Lampasas Community Gardens volunteers pose for a photo before Saturday’s “Tea Fit for a Queen” event held by the group at First Presbyterian Church. GABRIELA SANGACHE | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas Community Gardens volunteers pose for a photo before Saturday’s “Tea Fit for a Queen” event held by the group at First Presbyterian Church. GABRIELA SANGACHE | DISPATCH RECORD

‘Tea Fit For a Queen’

News Staff
Monday, August 19, 2024

Alligators sighted at Lake Marble Falls

Mason Hines
Monday, August 19, 2024
Lake Marble Falls recorded a few scaly sights on July 26, when reports of alligator sightings were made to the Marble Falls Police Department. The city’s animal control officer responded to the scene and confirmed activity of what looked like gators at the lake.

Man sentenced after robbery attempt at Starbucks

Erick Mitchell
Monday, August 19, 2024
A Round Rock man was sentenced to prison on Friday after pleading guilty to aggravated robbery, a first-degree felony.Nate Wayne Bentley, 19, was sentenced to 10 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice after his hearing in the Lampasas County 27th District Court.Lampasas Police Patrol Lt.
Sales tax receipts go stagnant

Sales tax receipts go stagnant

Sales tax receipts go stagnant

Gail Lowe
Monday, August 19, 2024
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced that local sales tax allocations for cities, counties and special purpose districts across the state were 0.3% less this month than in August 2023.
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