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Data centers such as this can pose a threat to rural areas due to their size and potential effects on groundwater levels. courtesy photo | pexels -- brett sales

Data centers such as this can pose a threat to rural areas due to their size and potential effects on groundwater levels. courtesy photo | pexels -- brett sales

Water usage continues to be concern with data centers

Erick Mitchell
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
With the rise of data centers across the state, Texas agriculture leaders are pressing lawmakers to evaluate the impact facilities have on water supply.Last week, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller joined the chorus, calling for a statewide pause on data center projects.
ADAM BARRIOS | DISPATCH RECORD

ADAM BARRIOS | DISPATCH RECORD

Ceremony of remembrance in Kempner

Adam Barrios
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
To conclude the Memorial Day ceremony at Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park, Jack McNiel Jr. of Kempner Church of Christ, at left, offers the benediction. His prayer came after remarks offered by 1st Sgt. James Forster, shown at right.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
SUMMER MEAL PROGRAMLampasas ISD Nutrition Services is offering summer meals for children. Meals are served at Hanna Springs Elementary School Monday through Friday through June 19, and at Taylor Creek Elementary Monday through Thursday from June 1-25.Breakfast is served from 7:30-9:30 a.m.
Roy Koon is now a 7-gallon blood donor. COURTESY PHOTO

Roy Koon is now a 7-gallon blood donor. COURTESY PHOTO

May blood drive a success

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
The American Red Cross Community Blood Drive held May 12 saw 71 units collected.“A great turnout,” coordinator Wanda Lang said.
RKJ Construction employees prepare to pour cement for the bridge support footings. Rex Johnson of RKJ Construction and his late wife were donors of the land that has become Cooper Spring Nature Park. COURTESY PHOTO

RKJ Construction employees prepare to pour cement for the bridge support footings. Rex Johnson of RKJ Construction and his late wife were donors of the land that has become Cooper Spring Nature Park. COURTESY PHOTO

New addition planned at Cooper Spring Nature Park

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Work has begun at Cooper Spring Nature Park to add a new feature to the area.Employees of RKJ Construction and city of Lampasas staff have laid the foundation for a new footbridge over Spring Branch, the creek to the south of the pavilion at the park.
Burnet County AgriLife Extension Agent Kelly Tarla enlightened L-M Garden and Civic Club members with a presentation on native trees in the Texas Hill Country. COURTESY PHOTO

Burnet County AgriLife Extension Agent Kelly Tarla enlightened L-M Garden and Civic Club members with a presentation on native trees in the Texas Hill Country. COURTESY PHOTO

Garden Club members dive into native trees

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
The L-M Garden and Civic Club met Monday evening at the club building in Lometa.Guest speaker was Kelly Tarla, Burnet County AgriLife Extension agent. She gave an informative presentation on native trees to plant in the Hill Country.

Bridge players earn prizes at recent outing

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Winners at the recent May 11 Community Bridge outing were Margaret Oberender, first; Mary Lou Laird, second; and Sharon Newsom, third.Barbara Mullican and Sharon Newsom won the prize for the highest round, and Pattie Spradley and Linda Williams won the slam prize.
FILE PHOTO

FILE PHOTO

Observances planned in Kempner, Lampasas

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
A Memorial Day ceremony will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at the Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park in Kempner. Another ceremony is set for 11:30 a.m. at the Lampasas County Courthouse. The American Legion Briggs Wright Post 277 also issued a flag etiquette reminder: On Memorial Day, the U.S.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
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COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

FFA members are state-bound

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Lampasas FFA public speakers who advanced from district competed May 15 at the area contest in Lavernia. Leah Walker, at left, took first in Plant Science and will advance to state. Bailey Gutierrez, at right, placed first in Extemporaneous Public Speaking and will move on to the state contest.
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