Kempner to host Memorial Day ceremony

The city of Kempner will host its annual Memorial Day ceremony Monday at the Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park at 10 a.m.Kempner Mayor John Wilkerson will offer a welcome, followed by an invocation from Municipal Judge Gene Isenhour.Posting of the colors will be provided by the U.S.

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.

Early voting ends today in runoff elections

Early voting ends today in runoff elections for the Republican Party and the Democratic Party. Balloting is offered from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the county Election Office, 407 S. Pecan St. in Lampasas.

Taking the oath of office in Lometa

Newly elected Mayor Robert “Bob” Butler is sworn in May 13 by Municipal Court Judge Sharon Watson. Butler took the oath of office at a called meeting after election returns were certified.

Cleanup begins after storms scatter debris on roadways

As storms once again raged through Lampasas County, Adamsville and the surrounding area were hit hard again Wednesday. Here, Jess McCabe works to remove a large tree limb from the roadway along County Road 2527.

BRIEFLY

FLAGS AT OAK HILL CEMETERY Lampasas American Legion Post 277 will put flags on veterans’ graves at Oak Hill Cemetery Saturday at 8 a.m. Volunteers are welcome to assist.POPPY DAYAmerican Legion Auxiliary volunteers will be at Putters & Gutters Fun Center today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Flood watch still in effect Thursday morning

Lampasas County will face another round of thunderstorms this morning, and flooding remains possible. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch that will remain effective through 1 a.m. Friday morning for Lampasas, Hamilton, Coryell, Bell and surrounding counties.