Kempner to consider making police chief a full-time position

The Kempner City Council spent the majority of Tuesday’s meeting brainstorming for the upcoming 2024-25 fiscal year budget. One topic of discussion was the chief of police position.Mayor Pro Tem Rob Green and Councilwoman Debbie Hernandez were absent from the proceedings.

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.

New council members sworn into office

Lometa Municipal Court Judge Sharon Watson swears in newly elected City Council members Larry Koch, at left, and Derek Talley at a called meeting on Monday. Newly appointed council member Karen Chism took her oath of office May 6 at a regular session of the Lometa City Council.

Woman pulled to safety from Lampasas River

A 45-year-old woman holding onto a tree limb in the Lampasas River was rescued last week by a Lampasas County sheriff’s deputy and a Kempner police officer.LCSO Chief Deputy Kodie Greenburg said medical evaluation by Hamilton EMS showed the woman sustained no injuries.

Republican, Democratic runoffs set for May 28

Runoff elections for a State Board of Education seat and a 3rd Court of Appeals judicial post will take place May 28.The Republican Party primary runoff election for a State Board of Education District 10 member is between incumbent Tom Maynard and Mary Bone.

Commissioners Court puts talks with Yancey Creek subdivision developer on hold

The Lampasas County Commissioners Court spent nearly one hour of Monday’s regular meeting in executive session to consult with its attorney about the Ranches at Yancey Creek development.Ultimately, the Commissioners Court rescinded all agreements with the developer.

Numerous scholarships awarded

This group of seniors was among the many graduates who earned state and local scholarships to pursue their education and career goals.Karissa Perez, who each garnered $500 awards; and Isabella Lindsey and Kenlee Turner, who will receive stipends of $300.

Graduating class lauded at Senior Awards Ceremony

Academic awards, college scholarships and student distinctions of all sorts were presented the Class of 2024 at the Lampasas High School Awards Day on April 24.

National Honor Society members

These seniors are members of the National Honor Society and served their school and community throughout the year.

Class officers for 2024

Senior class officers this year included, at left, president Liliana Miller and vice president Dylan Duvall.