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ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, August 8, 2024
The following arrests were reported 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.

Lometa hires new police chief for city

Cheri Jay-wienecke
Thursday, August 8, 2024
The city of Lometa ended its search for a new police chief Monday evening at City Hall. Meeting in regular session, the council voted unanimously to hire Ronald Strain to take the helm of the city’s law enforcement department.
Johnathon A. Consejero

Johnathon A. Consejero

Kempner police execute bust on counterfeit goods

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Two people were arrested and an estimated $3 million in counterfeit goods was seized at a Kempner residence on Monday.Kempner Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence in the 13700 block of U.S.
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Welcoming students back to campus

News Staff
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Cheerleaders were stationed at the entrance to Lampasas Middle School Thursday morning to welcome students and cheer them on at the start of the 2024-2025 school term.
At left, LISD Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe speaks to school board members as Board President Ryan Shahan looks on during Monday’s regular meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

At left, LISD Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe speaks to school board members as Board President Ryan Shahan looks on during Monday’s regular meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

School board OKs purchase of digital radios

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, August 8, 2024
The Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees on Monday approved the Lampasas Central Appraisal District’s 2025 budget.

BRIEFLY

Griefshare Support Group
Thursday, August 8, 2024
A new session of GriefShare, a weekly support group for those who have suffered the death of a loved one, will begin Aug. 27 and extend through Nov. 19.The group meets on Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church’s fellowship hall, 402 S. Key Ave.

letters policy

News Staff
Monday, August 5, 2024
The Lampasas Dispatch Record encourages letters from readers. Letters should be to the point, typed if possible, and signed. Address and telephone numbers also should be included for verification purposes. Only one letter per writer will be considered in a 60-day period.
“American Pickers” hosts, left to right, Robie Wolfe, Jersey Don, Danielle Colby, and Mike Wolfe will be filming new episodes in Texas this October. COURTESY PHOTO | CINEFLIX PRODUCTIONS

“American Pickers” hosts, left to right, Robie Wolfe, Jersey Don, Danielle Colby, and Mike Wolfe will be filming new episodes in Texas this October. COURTESY PHOTO | CINEFLIX PRODUCTIONS

TV Show ‘American Pickers’ eyes Lampasas County residents

News Staff
Monday, August 5, 2024
The History Channel’s “American Pickers” TV show has announced it is returning to Texas this October to film new episodes.“American Pickers” is a documentary series with more than 380 episodes across 25 seasons that explores the world of antique “picking.

Pearl church plans annual fish fry

News Staff
Monday, August 5, 2024
Pearl Church of Christ, 6790 FM 183 in Pearl, will hold a special worship service Sept. 1 with guest speaker Dr. Charles Patterson.The service will be followed by the annual Atchley Fish Fry and Auction. The fundraiser provides money for scholarships and youth camp.
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