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Residents headed to stores Thursday morning to stock up on water in case service was suspended. At HEB, store associates cautioned customers not to panic buy. HEB also said it has trucks on standby to bring more water to the community if needed. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Residents headed to stores Thursday morning to stock up on water in case service was suspended. At HEB, store associates cautioned customers not to panic buy. HEB also said it has trucks on standby to bring more water to the community if needed. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Emergency water measures put in place for Lampasas

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Due to a leak that developed Wednesday evening in the concrete transmission line along U.S. Highway 190 that carries water from Kempner Water Supply to Lampasas customers, the city of Lampasas has issued a Stage 5 Water Emergency alert.
City Manager Finley deGraffenreid makes a budget presentation to Lampasas City Council members on Monday during their workshop session. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

City Manager Finley deGraffenreid makes a budget presentation to Lampasas City Council members on Monday during their workshop session. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Anticipating needs of eclipse travelers

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Lampasas City Council members are continuing to make progress in planning for next year’s solar eclipse event, which now is less than nine months away. During Monday’s City Council workshop session, members discussed viewing areas, portable restrooms and community engagement.
Two-year-old Briggs Perryman knows the best way to beat the summertime heat is with a big scoop of ice cream. Daytime highs remain around the century mark, with no rain predictions in sight. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Two-year-old Briggs Perryman knows the best way to beat the summertime heat is with a big scoop of ice cream. Daytime highs remain around the century mark, with no rain predictions in sight. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Seeking relief from the heat

News Staff
Thursday, July 27, 2023

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Thursday, July 27, 2023
TXDOT MEETINGS CANCELED Texas Department of Transportation open houses planned this week in Lampasas and Evant were canceled on Monday. The meetings were intended to provide an update on plans to widen U.S. Highway 281 from Lampasas to Evant.

City heads to stage 3 water restrictions

Erick Mitchell
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
As of this morning, the city of Lampasas is now under stage 3 water restrictions due to continued drought conditions.  The decision comes after Kempner Water Supply Corporation shifted into stage 4 restrictions on Monday.

TxDOT open house for U.S. 281 expansion postponed

Erick Mitchell
Monday, July 24, 2023
This afternoon, the Texas Department of Transportation announced its open house scheduled for tomorrow at New Covenant Church from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. will be postponed until another date.  The event was supposed to provide updated plans regarding the U.S.

Sheep and Goat auction

News Staff
Monday, July 24, 2023
The July 20 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows. Total receipts: 2,789. Previous week: 2,683. Trends: Light kids $10 lower. Slaughter kids $5 lower; slaughter nannies $5-$10 lower; replacement nannies steady.
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