NEWSMAKERS

DOCTORATE EARNEDCathy Mullins Brown, formerly of Lampasas, recently graduated with her doctorate in higher education leadership from Missouri Baptist University.She is employed at Central Christian College of Kansas as chief student engagement officer and the senior women’s leader for athletics.

CEMETERY ASSOCIATIONS

Townsen Cemetery Association will hold a meeting Aug. 4 at 2:30 p.m. at the Adamsville Community Center, 174 County Road 3750.

Donation made to Wings of Eagles

Proceeds from an annual golf tournament fundraiser hosted by Vista Real Estate have gone to several local non-profit organizations.

Back to School bashes set up

Several events have been scheduled Aug. 2 to celebrate students’ and teachers’ return to class for the 2024-2025 school year.LHS business fairLampasas High School will host a Back to School Bash for district teachers and staff on Aug. 2 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

community calendar

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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.

Lampasas water exceeds contaminant level

In a news release Wednesday, city officials notified the public that the Lampasas water system has exceeded maximum contaminant levels for trihalomethanes.

DISTRICT COURT

Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge John Gauntt presiding over the day’s hearings.

SHEEP, GOAT AUCTION

The July 18 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows.Total receipts: 2,534. Trends: Light kids $10 higher. Slaughter kids $10 higher; slaughter nannies steady to$10 lower. Wool lambs steady; Dorper lambs and Barbado lambs $10-$15 lower.WOOLLambs: 50-70 lb., $190-$235 cwt.; 70-90 lb.

A productive year for hay producers

After enduring two years of severe drought conditions, Lampasas County hay producers have seen timely rains create much better growing conditions for their crop in 2024. The hay in this field between Nix and Bend was baled last week before more moisture arrived in the area.