Councilman Charlie Pratus said the city should recognize Juneteenth as a paid day off, since it already is a federal holiday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Councilman Charlie Pratus said the city should recognize Juneteenth as a paid day off, since it already is a federal holiday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

City Council revisits Juneteenth, budget workshop dates

Monday’s Lampasas City Council meeting was highlighted by a spirited discussion surrounding the...
Saratoga Underground Water Conservation District Precinct 1 Director Stan Wilson, left, and Precinct 2 Director Reuben Martinez look on during Monday’s workshop with the Lampasas County Commissioners Court. Saratoga UWCD is seeking additional funding from the county to ensure the district is fulfilling its duties as required by state law. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Saratoga Underground Water Conservation District Precinct 1 Director Stan Wilson, left, and Precinct 2 Director Reuben Martinez look on during Monday’s workshop with the Lampasas County Commissioners Court. Saratoga UWCD is seeking additional funding from the county to ensure the district is fulfilling its duties as required by state law. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Saratoga UWCD future hinges on funding

Saratoga Underground Water Conservation District’s future lies in the hands of the Lampasas County Commissioners Court.On Monday, commissioners held a joint workshop with the Saratoga UWCD board to understand the district’s funding needs.
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Dorothy Person, at right, and her granddaughter Nikita Olson deliver doughnuts to the Lampasas Police Department, where School Resource Officer John Resa and Assistant Chief Charlie Boswell accepted the treats for the department to share. COURTESY PHOTO

Dorothy Person, at right, and her granddaughter Nikita Olson deliver doughnuts to the Lampasas Police Department, where School Resource Officer John Resa and Assistant Chief Charlie Boswell accepted the treats for the department to share. COURTESY PHOTO

Local Salvation Army chapter honors area first responders on Donut Day 2026

The Lampasas County chapter of the Salvation Army used national Donut Day as an opportunity to...