Texas Independence Day

The state will celebrate its Independence Day on March 2 in recognition of the document signed on that date in 1836 seeking independence from Mexico and creating the Republic of Texas.

community calendar

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Kempner City Council prepares for new firearms ordinance

In a rather short regular meeting, Kempner City Council members on Tuesday approved a resolution to create a committee to review the city’s proposed firearms ordinance.Also, City Manager Rebecca Ramos provided an update on road improvement projects.

Details unfold on felony sexual assault charges

Forty-year-old Raven Lee Dunbar of Killeen and 20-year-old Waylon Bredt of Kempner were arrested Feb. 14 on charges related to child pornography and sexual assault of a child. New details about the arrests show how law enforcement officials were able to uncover the alleged crimes.

Utility work continues on east side of town

Texas State Utilities, performing maintenance on behalf of Atmos Energy, has moved its trucks to South Main Street near East Sixth Street as of Wednesday. Since January, the utility contractor has been in Lampasas doing routine maintenance on natural gas pipelines.

DISTRICT COURT

Lampasas County 27th District Court convened several times in February, with Judge Debbie Garrett presiding over the hearings.On Feb. 21, the court took the following action.

ARRESTS

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.FEB.

Statewide data shows fierce flu this season

While the number of Texans catching viruses this season is lower than last year, state data shows the flu is much deadlier this year.