News

Plenty of water for the ducks

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Recent rains have completely filled the pond at Lometa Regional Park, covering the pavilion foundation and overflowing the water’s usual boundaries..

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Lometa speech, debate students advance to state competition

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Lometa High School’s speech and debate team led the way for the Hornet academic team at the regional contest, with six students advancing to the state meet on May 14. The speech team won both the district and regional championship, something head coach Cheri Wienecke attributes to the work ethic and dedication of her students.

DISTRICT COURT

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Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge John Gauntt presiding over the day’s hearings. Defendant Joshua Ryan Diederich of Lampasas pleaded guilty to a charge of assault on a family/household member with a previous conviction, and he received eight years’ deferred adjudication probation.

ARRESTS

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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.

Commissioners Court addresses damages caused by water fountain problem

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The Lampasas County Commissioners Court held a called meeting Monday to address the water fountain malfunction that flooded the Lampasas County Office Building at the end of April. Commissioners approved a procurement exemption for the water damage located in many offices and hallways within the annex building.

Builders group makes presentation to LISD board

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Members of the Creating Badger Builders mentoring group attended the Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees meeting Monday to show off the new smoker trailer donated to the Lampasas High School culinary department.