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Student named reserve champ

Student named reserve champ

Student named reserve champ

News Staff
Monday, January 20, 2025
Showing off a portion of the prize package he won at the Food Fair, Hudson McGhee was named reserve champion in the senior division competition. He had entries in the cakes and appetizers/snacks categories, but it was McGhee’s bread entry that earned him the reserve champion title.

Bicyclist killed in crash inside Lampasas city limits

Erick Mitchell
Monday, January 20, 2025
A bicyclist crossing the intersection at South Western Avenue and Riverview Drive was killed Thursday after failing to yield the right of way to oncoming traffic.The last previous fatal crash within Lampasas city limits was in 2004, according to the Lampasas Police Department.
Place 2 Councilman Thomas Combs, at left, and Place 1 Councilman Dave Richardson glance at their notes during last week’s Kempner City Council meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Place 2 Councilman Thomas Combs, at left, and Place 1 Councilman Dave Richardson glance at their notes during last week’s Kempner City Council meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Kempner City Council approves contract for street projects

Erick Mitchell
Monday, January 20, 2025
Kempner City Council members awarded a contract for street projects within the city, funded by a Texas Community Development Block Grant, to JH Contracting LLC. Action came Jan. 14 in the first regular meeting of the year.
County Attorney Jessica Guy works from her desk at the Lampasas County Office Building. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

County Attorney Jessica Guy works from her desk at the Lampasas County Office Building. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Guy ready for role as new Lampasas County attorney

Erick Mitchell
Monday, January 20, 2025
With 10-plus years of experience as the Lampasas County assistant attorney, new County Attorney Jessica Guy is ready for the role she was elected to serve in this past November.Guy takes over for John Greenwood, who spent 10 years as the county/district attorney.

BRIEFLY

Sacred Music Recital
Monday, January 20, 2025
On Friday at 6:30 p.m., composer Mark Henry will give a piano recital at First Presbyterian Church featuring his original compositions. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall.The church is at the corner of Third Street and South Chestnut.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, January 16, 2025
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Sheep exhibitors wait for their turn in the show ring last Friday. The 88th annual Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show offered competition in various animal divisions as well as in Food Fair and Ag Mechanics from Jan. 8-11. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Sheep exhibitors wait for their turn in the show ring last Friday. The 88th annual Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show offered competition in various animal divisions as well as in Food Fair and Ag Mechanics from Jan. 8-11. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Competitors prepare animals for show

News Staff
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Winter container gardens made of natural materials add beauty and color to the winter landscape. COURTESY PHOTO | MELINDAMYERS.COM

Winter container gardens made of natural materials add beauty and color to the winter landscape. COURTESY PHOTO | MELINDAMYERS.COM

Outdoor winter container gardens

Melinda Myers
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Add a bit of greenery to your front steps, window box or patio with a winter container garden. You’ll find all the ingredients you need at your local garden center, craft store and maybe even a few in your backyard.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, January 16, 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.
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