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Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, who also serves as Veterans Land Board chairwoman, announced last week that the city of Killeen has entered a contractual agreement with the VLB regarding daily operations of the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.

Three people were injured in two collisions earlier this month, prompting Texas Department of Public Safety officials to remind motorists to travel at safe speeds, especially on wet roadways. On Dec.

The Dec. 21 market report from Mills County Commission Co.

No rain is in the forecast this weekend for New Year festivities, according to the National Weather Service. Lampasas residents can expect cool and sunny conditions ahead of Monday’s holiday.

Ducks on this Lampasas County stock pond take advantage of the sunny days and temperate climate to enjoy a splash in the water. Rains just before Christmas were a nice end-of-the year present for many area ranchers.

Expected to come in 2024 is the resolution of concerns brought forth by the Association of Concerned Landowners of Lampasas County, who have filed petitions against Pitt Creek Ranch LLC over the potential establishment of the Lampasas County Municipal Utility District #1 in the western portion of the county.

The Dispatch Record office will be closed Monday to observe the New Year’s Day holiday. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday.

Sammy’s Rockin K Kafe in Lometa hosted its first Angel Tree. More than 20 children within the Lometa ISD had gift angels this year. In addition to helping meet needs through Christmas gifts, the community contributed money toward the purchase of filled stockings for each child.