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ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Work crews and equipment are preparing the U.S. Highway 281 South roadway for a new traffic configuration that the Texas Depatment of Transportation said will allow motorists to drive on the travel lanes on the west side of the highway. For now, the intersection at Naruna Road remains closed, and the Sulphur Creek bridge at Business 281 remains closed to through traffic.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Work crews and equipment are preparing the U.S. Highway 281 South roadway for a new traffic configuration that the Texas Depatment of Transportation said will allow motorists to drive on the travel lanes on the west side of the highway. For now, the intersection at Naruna Road remains closed, and the Sulphur Creek bridge at Business 281 remains closed to through traffic.

TxDOT to continue construction along U.S. 281

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, July 24, 2025
The Texas Department of Transportation’s construction efforts along U.S. Highway 281 South resumed Monday in preparation for a new traffic pattern.The project that started in February 2024 is estimated to be completed in May 2026.
Council members, from left, Edward Gold, Cathy Kuehne, Mayor Herb Pearce and Eric Hernandez pour over budget materials that outline expenditure requests from various city departments. Another budget workshop is planned for Monday at 3 p.m., when revenue figures are expected to be presented. COURTESY PHOTO

Council members, from left, Edward Gold, Cathy Kuehne, Mayor Herb Pearce and Eric Hernandez pour over budget materials that outline expenditure requests from various city departments. Another budget workshop is planned for Monday at 3 p.m., when revenue figures are expected to be presented. COURTESY PHOTO

City Council hears budget proposals from department heads

Hunter King
Thursday, July 24, 2025
On Monday afternoon, the Lampasas City Council spent approximately three hours listening to department heads explain their budget requests and how they would like to use the money in the upcoming fiscal year.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Thursday, July 24, 2025
REPORT STORM DAMAGESResidents who experienced damages or losses – residential, commercial and/or agricultural – as a result of the July flooding events are encouraged to complete a survey through the Texas Department of Emergency Management using the Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool...
Julie Butler has been named chaplain for the Christina Melton Crain Complex in Gatesville. courtesy photo

Julie Butler has been named chaplain for the Christina Melton Crain Complex in Gatesville. courtesy photo

Newsmakers

News Staff
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Texas Department of Criminal JusticeJulie Butler of Copperas Cove has accepted a position with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice as chaplain for the Christina Melton Crain Complex in Gatesville.
Members of SCV Camp No. 2353 pose with “The Judge” cannon. Left to right are Stephen Brister, Robert D. McKenzie, James Zane Oliver, Billy Ayers, Michael R. Oliver, Gary Lehmkuhler, William “Bill” Dunson, John McCammon, Ross J. Cox Sr. and Roger D. Hamrick. D.W. Davis stands on the trailer at back. anderson | courtesy photo

Members of SCV Camp No. 2353 pose with “The Judge” cannon. Left to right are Stephen Brister, Robert D. McKenzie, James Zane Oliver, Billy Ayers, Michael R. Oliver, Gary Lehmkuhler, William “Bill” Dunson, John McCammon, Ross J. Cox Sr. and Roger D. Hamrick. D.W. Davis stands on the trailer at back. anderson | courtesy photo

SCV Camp explores Southern history with ‘The Judge’

News Staff
Thursday, July 24, 2025
On Tuesday, the Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp No. 2353 gathered at the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce for its monthly meeting.The gathering featured a presentation by Texas Division Chaplain James Bozeman, who shared insights into the historical significance of the Confederate era.

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, July 24, 2025
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DISTRICT COURT

News Staff
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Lampasas County 27th District Court has convened several times in July, with Judge Debbie Garrett presiding over the criminal hearings.
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