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ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH REACORD Each pen is 10 feet long and 5 feet wide, large enough for a pig or for two smaller animals, said Jeff Rutland, president of the Lampasas County Livestock Association.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH REACORD Each pen is 10 feet long and 5 feet wide, large enough for a pig or for two smaller animals, said Jeff Rutland, president of the Lampasas County Livestock Association.

Ag barn nears completion

The Lampasas County Livestock Association is placing the finishing touches on its newly constructed ag barn next to the youth livestock center at the intersection of U.S. Highways 183 and 281.The facility will serve students who don’t have a place at their home to care for show animals.

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JURY DUTY CANCELEDThe office of District Clerk Edith Wagner has announced that all jury trial cases scheduled for July have been canceled. Potential jurors do not need to report.ENTREPRENEURIAL SUMMIT A Central Texas Entrepreneurial Summit will take place Tuesday from 9 a.m.
Lydia Skiles and Lyla Skiles snap along to the music at the annual Spring Ho Festival Gospel Night. JOSEPH NEUENSCHWANDER | LAMPASAS

Lydia Skiles and Lyla Skiles snap along to the music at the annual Spring Ho Festival Gospel Night. JOSEPH NEUENSCHWANDER | LAMPASAS

Gospel Night sparks joy

Lydia Skiles and Lyla Skiles snap along to the music at the annual Spring Ho Festival Gospel Night.

Pet Parade results announced

The 2024 Spring Ho Pet Parade took to the streets on Friday. Pet Parade results have been reported as follows.ChampionsGrand Champion: Jed and Palmer Davis, and Raleigh Rose and Thatcher Gold with dogs, Otis and Sutagen.Reserve Grand Champion: Stratton and Claire Guy with dog, Walter.
hunter king | LAMPASAS DISPATCH RECORD Children climb into their potato sacks before the command to begin during Spring Ho Kids’ Day activities on Friday.

hunter king | LAMPASAS DISPATCH RECORD Children climb into their potato sacks before the command to begin during Spring Ho Kids’ Day activities on Friday.

Kids’ Day bags fun for all ages

Children climb into their potato sacks before the command to begin during Spring Ho Kids’ Day activities on Friday.
The Lampasas County Commissioners Court met last week in a series of budget workshops to consider needs of various county departments. Chief Deputy Kodie Greenburg, at left, was on hand to explain the requests for fiscal 2025 from the Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office. A portion of the LCSO budget includes monies for operation of the Lampasas Animal Shelter. Sheriffelect David Parker is pictured at front right. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

The Lampasas County Commissioners Court met last week in a series of budget workshops to consider needs of various county departments. Chief Deputy Kodie Greenburg, at left, was on hand to explain the requests for fiscal 2025 from the Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office. A portion of the LCSO budget includes monies for operation of the Lampasas Animal Shelter. Sheriffelect David Parker is pictured at front right. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Commissioners hold budget review workshop

Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Kodie Greenburg provided Commissioners Court members with key budget numbers for the 2024-25 fiscal year during last Tuesday’s workshop setting.
ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH RECORD

ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH RECORD

A new generation of Spring Ho Committee members?

Edward and Vanna Gold escort future Spring Ho Committee members Palmer and Jed Davis, front seats left to right, and Raleigh and Thatcher Gold, rear seats left to right, with pups Sutagen and Otis. With their creative theme, the group won Grand Champion honors in the Pet Parade.