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ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Crane delivers new equipment

News Staff
Monday, July 10, 2023
A large crane prepares to pick up a cooling tower just outside Ajinomoto Foods on Thursday. The food manufacturer has replaced its old cooling towers with new ones to help prevent equipment or ingredients from overheating.

SHEEP AND GOAT AUCTION REPORT

News Staff
Monday, July 10, 2023
The July 6 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows. Total receipts: 2,397. Previous week: 2,842. Trends: Light kids $10-$20 higher. Slaughter kids $20 higher; slaughter nannies $10 higher; replacement nannies $15 higher.
As of July 6, portions of Lampasas, Coryell and Bell counties are considered in severe drought, and Stillhouse Hollow Lake reservoir is at 65% of capacity. US DROUGHT MONITOR | COURTESY PHOTO

As of July 6, portions of Lampasas, Coryell and Bell counties are considered in severe drought, and Stillhouse Hollow Lake reservoir is at 65% of capacity. US DROUGHT MONITOR | COURTESY PHOTO

KWSC officials warn of possible advanced water restrictions

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, July 10, 2023
Low lake levels may lead to more stringent water conservation restrictions for Lampasas and Kempner residents. Kempner Water Supply Corp.
ADAM BARRIOSL | DISPATCH RECORD

ADAM BARRIOSL | DISPATCH RECORD

Rockin’ the classics at the car show

News Staff
Monday, July 10, 2023
Katelyn Kearns, Rhett Kearns and Colton Sheffield pose with a 1929 Model A Roadster during the Rockin’ Rides & Smokin’ Swing Car Show, the final event of the 2023 Spring Ho Festival on Sunday. See more event photos in an upcoming edition of the Dispatch Record.
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MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

Jumpin’ jitterbug!

News Staff
Monday, July 10, 2023
Skyler Shia dips Daelyn Ellis during the “Fast Dance” portion of the Spring Ho Dance Contest, held Thursday night at Putters & Gutters Fun Center.

BRIEFLY

Blood Drive In Lampasas
Monday, July 10, 2023
Carter BloodCare will hold a Lampasas community blood drive Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at City Hall, 312 E. Third St. Look for the Carter BloodCare bus. To sign up, go to https:// ww3.greatpartners.org/donor/ schedules/drive_schedule/138520.
Lampasas residents Amy Vann, at left, and Leyna Brewer and her daughter enjoy concessions and shopping among the park vendors while out for Spring Ho festivities. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas residents Amy Vann, at left, and Leyna Brewer and her daughter enjoy concessions and shopping among the park vendors while out for Spring Ho festivities. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Spring Ho attendees list what they love about festival

Erick Mitchell
Monday, July 10, 2023
From dancing to fireworks and from funnel cakes to water slides, Spring Ho offers a little bit of everyone’s favorite cup of tea. Some festival attendees visited with the Dispatch Record to share their favorite aspects about Spring Ho. “Probably the parade, because we go all out with water guns.
hunter king | dispatch record

hunter king | dispatch record

Fishing derby brings youth to Sulphur Creek

News Staff
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Young anglers line the banks of Sulphur Creek Wednesday with their cane poles, as they seek a prizewinning catch in the Spring Ho Kiddie Fishing Derby. Results appear on page 5 of today’s edition.

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, July 6, 2023
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