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City of Lampasas issues water notice

The City of Lampasas has issued a water notice to all customers. The announcement was made via the city's website earlier today. The notice was issued due to discoloration, poor taste, and odor the City of Lampasas Public Water System is experiencing.

KWSC issues system wide boil water notice

At 11:29 a.m. this morning, the Kempner Water Supply Corporation issued a boil water notice to all members. The move comes after a boil water notice was issued for some customers on Tuesday.

KWSC issues boil water notice

The Kempner Water Supply Corporation has issued a boil water notice for county residents west of Kempner. As of Tuesday at noon, residents north of the City of Kempner, northwest of the city, southwest of the city and west of the city are recommended to boil water prior to use.

Triple digit temperatures to continue this week

Meteorologists are predicting a streak of high temperature days this week, with triple-digit temperatures possible in Lampasas.The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook early Monday morning, citing high temperatures in Lampasas, Bell, Coryell, Hamilton and surrounding counties.
This attractive limestone marker at the city limits welcomes drivers to Lampasas. courtesy photo | joyce tayl

This attractive limestone marker at the city limits welcomes drivers to Lampasas. courtesy photo | joyce tayl

Promoting our wonderful town

I’m not sure who is responsible for the nice signage on U.S. Highway 183 that welcomes you to Lampasas. What a wonderful reflection on our town! Thanks to whomever is responsible.Joyce Taylor Lampasas
Some radish varieties are ready to harvest in as little as 25 days. courtesy photo | melindamyers.com

Some radish varieties are ready to harvest in as little as 25 days. courtesy photo | melindamyers.com

Plant, grow and harvest radishes this fall

Prepare some space in the garden or a container for a fall harvest of radishes. They’ll grow and taste best when harvested during cooler weather, and some are ready to harvest in just 25 days.There are a variety of radishes suited to everyone’s taste.

Corix to increase monthly rate for Lometa water users

Lometa water customers received a letter in the mail this month from Corix Utilities warning of monthly water bill hikes to come.The letter says Corix has filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas for a system improvement plan that may affect Lometa water customers.

TxDOT seeks public input on 2025 rail plan

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking input on its 2025 Texas Rail Plan. A virtual public meeting will be held Aug. 19, but comments will be accepted until Sept. 6.The 2024 Texas Rail Plan reflects the latest rail project priorities and fulfills federal funding eligibility requirements.
CHERI JAY-WIENECKE | DISPATCH RECORD

CHERI JAY-WIENECKE | DISPATCH RECORD

Lometa ISD staff ready for fall semester

Chi Cloughly and other members of the Lometa ISD staff enjoy a lunch provided by the First Baptist Church of Lometa during the recent school in-service. Teacher in-service programs also included a school campus security training. See photo on page 10.