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Although the Storm’s exterior has changed since its original design as Dairy Cue, the emphasis on quality remains the same, said co-owner Mike Green. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Although the Storm’s exterior has changed since its original design as Dairy Cue, the emphasis on quality remains the same, said co-owner Mike Green. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Storm’s to celebrate its 75th year of making burgers, shakes

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Storm’s Drive-in is set to celebrate 75 years of making freshly cut french fries and inhouse ground burgers when Sept. 13 rolls around.The fast-food restaurant opened in 1950 by the Storm family as a soft-serve ice cream stand has arguably become Lampasas’ most iconic food establishment.
Work on the courthouse stairways remains to be completed, but the renovation project is on track to be finished by December, according to the contractor, Lampasas-based RKJ Construction. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Work on the courthouse stairways remains to be completed, but the renovation project is on track to be finished by December, according to the contractor, Lampasas-based RKJ Construction. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Courthouse renovations nearing their end

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Renovations on the historic downtown Lampasas County Courthouse are entering the final stages.The project led by RKJ Construction that started in January is expected to be completed by its December deadline.

BRIEFLY

Blood Drive
Thursday, September 4, 2025
The next American Red Cross Blood Drive is Tuesday at First Street Church of Christ’s Family Life Center from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.To schedule an appointment, call 800-RED-CROSS or use the mobile app. If a time slot is not available, text Wanda Lang at 512-734-2042 to be put on a waiting list.
Indian Artifact Show returns to town

Indian Artifact Show returns to town

Indian Artifact Show returns to town

News Staff
Thursday, September 4, 2025
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Shine the Light Glow Walk to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month

News Staff
Thursday, September 4, 2025
AdventHealth is inviting anyone willing to participate in its annual Shine the Light Breast Cancer Awareness Glow Walk on Sept. 25 from 6-8:30 p.m. at the AdventHealth Women’s Center parking lot in Killeen.Funds raised will go toward providing free or reduced-cost mammograms for those in need.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, September 4, 2025
The following arrests were reported to the Lampasas Dispatch Record by area law enforcement officials. The Dispatch Record prints the name and charge(s) of people arrested on at least one Class B misdemeanor – or more serious – charge.
Mild summer temperatures helped Bluestem grass keep its color and grow nearly as tall as a fence post near this Lampasas County ranch. courtesy photo

Mild summer temperatures helped Bluestem grass keep its color and grow nearly as tall as a fence post near this Lampasas County ranch. courtesy photo

August temps well below average for county

News Staff
Thursday, September 4, 2025
August passed by without any triple-digit temperatures recorded at the Lower Colorado River Authority’s weather station 13 miles west-northwest of Lampasas, near Nix.
At left, Lampasas ISD Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe and Board of Trustees President Ryan Shahan reflect on 2025-26 FY budget figures during last week’s special called meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

At left, Lampasas ISD Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe and Board of Trustees President Ryan Shahan reflect on 2025-26 FY budget figures during last week’s special called meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas ISD adopts new budget, maintains tax rate

Erick Mitchell
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
The Lampasas ISD Board of Trustees adopted the district’s 2025-2026 fiscal-year budget and tax rate of $1.0152 in a special called meeting on Aug. 25.
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