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GRAND JURY

Lampasas County grand jury convened last week to continue the July term.Lampasas County Sheriff’s Department brought information that resulted in indictments against: Joseph Louis Veierstahler on a charge of fraudulent use/possession of identifying information on Sept. 29, 2022.
JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

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Boots & Blazers Ball celebrates the world of art

Hanna Springs Sculpture Garden at Campbell Park hosted the 2024 Boots & Blazers Ball under the stars Saturday evening. Numerous art pieces were on display and available for bidding. The annual LAFTA fundraiser offered a catered dinner, live and silent auctions, followed by entertainment and dancing.
A cannonball safe used at First Texas Bank in the early years of the institution sits at the Lampasas County Museum. This type of safe was popular from the late 1800s to 1920 for its “robbery proof” security abilities. These safes weight between 3,500 and 5,000 pounds. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

A cannonball safe used at First Texas Bank in the early years of the institution sits at the Lampasas County Museum. This type of safe was popular from the late 1800s to 1920 for its “robbery proof” security abilities. These safes weight between 3,500 and 5,000 pounds. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

First Texas Bank marks 140th anniversary

First Texas Bank has been an economic anchor of downtown Lampasas since the early days of the community’s founding. This month will mark the 140th anniversary of the bank’s presence in Lampasas County.

BRIEFLY

Lampasas-area residents are invited to attend a program Oct. 19 from 5-6 p.m. at Country Kitchen to recognize the artistic legacy of the late Cliff Cantrell.

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People from eight different ministries helped participate in putting up 1,200 flags over the weekend to memorialize the lives lost Oct. 7, 2023 in an attack on Gaza. “The event was a terrific success,” said Brian Parker, senior pastor of One Church Cove. The flags were on display this week at the Kempner Family Community Development Center. courtesy photo

People from eight different ministries helped participate in putting up 1,200 flags over the weekend to memorialize the lives lost Oct. 7, 2023 in an attack on Gaza. “The event was a terrific success,” said Brian Parker, senior pastor of One Church Cove. The flags were on display this week at the Kempner Family Community Development Center. courtesy photo

AdventHealth to hold memorial ceremony for bereaved families

In recognition of National Infant and Pregnancy Loss Awareness Month, AdventHealth Central Texas will host a remembrance event for bereaved families.The annual Perinatal Loss Bereavement Ceremony will take place Oct. 20 at 3 p.m. at the Ambulatory Surgery Center, 2201 S. Clear Creek Rd. in Killeen.

Range Tour planned at Motl Ranch

The 2024 Lampasas & Mills County Range Tour will be offered at the Motl Ranch outside of Lampasas on Oct. 28. The ranch address is 8218 County Road 1255.Registration at the gate begins at 8:30 a.m., with the program to extend from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is $20.