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Councilman takes his oath of office

Newly appointed Lampasas City Council member Myles Haider, at left, is sworn in last week by Mayor Herb Pearce. Haider fills the position left vacant after the recent death of Councilman Chuck Williamson.

Bible Study Fellowship starts next month

The Lampasas women’s Bible Study Fellowship group for 2024-2025 will be doing “Revelation: The Hope.”Meetings start mid-September on Wednesday mornings.Those who are interested should text or call Deb Kuker at 512-556-1085, or register online at bsfinternational.org.
This view shows the southwest corner of the Lampasas County courthouse. Repairs to mortar joints between stones have been identified as a much-needed renovation. Water that flows between mortar joints can compromise the structure of the building over time. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

This view shows the southwest corner of the Lampasas County courthouse. Repairs to mortar joints between stones have been identified as a much-needed renovation. Water that flows between mortar joints can compromise the structure of the building over time. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Commissioners OK contract for courthouse renovations

The Lampasas County Commissioners Court approved a contractual agreement with Komatsu Architecture during Monday’s regular meeting for services relating to courthouse renovations.

DISTRICT COURT

Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge John Gauntt presiding over the day’s hearings. Only two cases were on the criminal docket.Defendant Jesse Lee Saylor of Lampasas pleaded guilty to a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

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.AUG.

SHEEP, GOAT AUCTION

The Aug. 8 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows.Total receipts: 2,042. Previous week: 2,313.Trends: Light kids steady to $10 higher. Slaughter kids $10 lower; slaughter nannies $5 higher; replacement nannies steady.