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DISTRICT COURT

News Staff
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Lampasas County 27th District Court convened several times this month, with Judge Debbie Garrett presiding over the hearings.The following action took place Jan. 17: Defendant Timothy James Crownover of Lampasas entered a plea deal, and guilty pleas were accepted.
Mayor John Wilkerson, left, and Councilman Rob Green discuss how a property tax freeze for homeowners age 65 and old might affect Kempner city revenues and the tax burden on other residents. The proposal was discussed at Tuesday’s Kempner City Council meeting, but no action was taken. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH DISPATCH

Mayor John Wilkerson, left, and Councilman Rob Green discuss how a property tax freeze for homeowners age 65 and old might affect Kempner city revenues and the tax burden on other residents. The proposal was discussed at Tuesday’s Kempner City Council meeting, but no action was taken. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH DISPATCH

Kempner council discusses senior tax freeze, declines fire marshal agreement

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Kempner City Council members spent the majority of Tuesday’s regular meeting in a workshop to consider the possible implementation of a property tax freeze for those homeowners age 65 and older.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, January 30, 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.JAN.

Commissioners designate February as Night Sky Awareness Month

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Lampasas County Commissioners Court proclaimed February as Night Sky Awareness Month during Monday’s short meeting. Precinct 2 Commissioner Jamie Smart was absent from the session.Lampasas County Friends of the Night Sky is a nonprofit that works under the auspices of Vision Lampasas.

Hostess House addressed at council meeting

Hunter King
Thursday, January 30, 2025
At Monday’s Lampasas City Council meeting, city staff and council members held a lengthy discussion of the Hostess House renovations and potential change orders that would add to the project cost.Two items on the agenda centered around additional money needed for the Hostess House renovations.
ADAM BARRIOS | DISPATCH RECORD

ADAM BARRIOS | DISPATCH RECORD

Honoring a veteran for his service

News Staff
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Bonnie Hammond of the Quilt of Honor group was in Lampasas last weekend for a special presentation to paratrooper Justin Dupree.On Jan. 25, veteran Justin Dupree received a heartwarming token of appreciation for his military service: a handcrafted quilt from Quilts of Valor.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Thursday, January 30, 2025
BURN BAN LIFTEDCounty Judge Randy Hoyer has lifted the countywide burn ban temporarily. Burning will be allowed until 5 p.m. Monday.FLOOD CONTROL SEMINARA seminar on the Sulphur Creek flood control system will be held Monday from 6-8 p.m. at the old middle school cafeteria.
Grazing cattle are an important part of reducing potential fuel for wildfires. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Grazing cattle are an important part of reducing potential fuel for wildfires. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

The role of livestock grazing in soil health, wildfire prevention

Joycesarah Mccabe
Monday, January 27, 2025
Livestock grazing has long been a critical component of land management, particularly in regions like Central Texas where cattle play an essential role in maintaining the balance of native grasslands.
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