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Capping off a ‘Texas trivia’ win

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Dr. Steve Forsythe, at right, was the winner of a signed “Daytripper” cap from television show host Chet Garner, who was the guest speaker at the recent Lampasas County Farm Bureau meeting.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
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.OCT. 16John Lynn Mezger Jr.

DISTRICT COURT

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge John Gauntt presiding over the day’s hearings.Defendant James Ross Sikes of Copperas Cove entered a plea of true to a charge of possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram.
Early voting begins Monday for the Nov. 5 General Election. The county is offering weekend balloting on Oct. 26-27, as well as extended voting hours Oct. 28-Nov. 1. For a sample ballot that lists candidates up for election, see page 11. DISPATCH RECORD GRAPHIC

Early voting begins Monday for the Nov. 5 General Election. The county is offering weekend balloting on Oct. 26-27, as well as extended voting hours Oct. 28-Nov. 1. For a sample ballot that lists candidates up for election, see page 11. DISPATCH RECORD GRAPHIC

Early voting

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Erin Corbell, center, poses for a photo with the Lampasas City Council after her appointment as city manager on Monday night. Corbell will begin her position with Lampasas on Nov. 18. COURTESY PHOTO | CITY OF LAMPASAS

Erin Corbell, center, poses for a photo with the Lampasas City Council after her appointment as city manager on Monday night. Corbell will begin her position with Lampasas on Nov. 18. COURTESY PHOTO | CITY OF LAMPASAS

City Council appoints new city manager, EDC members

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, October 17, 2024
In a unanimous vote Monday night, Lampasas City Council appointed a new city manager.After a brief executive session, Erin Corbell was selected to replace outgoing City Manager Finley deGraffenried, who announced his resignation in late July.
Council member Thomas Combs, at left, and council member Dave Richardson look on during last week’s meeting, when the Kempner City Council discussed allowing public use of its meeting space. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Council member Thomas Combs, at left, and council member Dave Richardson look on during last week’s meeting, when the Kempner City Council discussed allowing public use of its meeting space. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Kempner officials discuss parking along highway, allowing non-profit groups to use Council Chambers

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, October 17, 2024
In a meeting with few action items, Kempner City Council members spent last week’s regular meeting on discussions about public access to Council Chambers and noparking signs.Councilman Dan Long was absent from the proceedings.In the council’s previous meeting Sept.

BRIEFLY

American Legion Post 277
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Lampasas American Legion Post 277 will hold a regular meeting Saturday at 7 a.m. in the back room of Country Kitchen & Bakery, 307 N. Key Ave. All veterans are welcome to attend.
John Nathan McLaughlin

John Nathan McLaughlin

Two arrested last week after foot pursuit

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, October 14, 2024
A routine traffic stop became a vehicle pursuit and then a foot chase when a Waco man allegedly fled from officers.Lampasas County sheriff’s deputies arrested John Nathan McLaughlin, 44, Oct. 7 after authorities said he evaded police by vehicle and then on foot.
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