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Music At The Museum
Thursday, May 16, 2024
The second performance of Music at the Museum is scheduled for Saturday. This week’s featured performers are Cody Kersh, who grew up in Lometa, and local favorite Bobby Starr, with his special guest Kate Walker. The music starts at 1 p.m. at the Lampasas County Museum.
At the May 13 Lampasas City Council meeting, Municipal Court Judge Robert Gradel administered the oath of office to re-elected members Catherine Kuehne, Davis Keele and Chuck Williamson, pictured left to right. courtesy photo | City of Lampasas

At the May 13 Lampasas City Council meeting, Municipal Court Judge Robert Gradel administered the oath of office to re-elected members Catherine Kuehne, Davis Keele and Chuck Williamson, pictured left to right. courtesy photo | City of Lampasas

City considers baseball field upgrades

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, May 16, 2024
The Lampasas City Council met Monday to swear in three returning council members and discuss improvements to local baseball fields.
COURTESY | CLINTIN MOSELY A house fire Saturday afternoon claimed the life of a Kempner senior citizen. The home was fully engulfed when first responders arrived. 

COURTESY | CLINTIN MOSELY A house fire Saturday afternoon claimed the life of a Kempner senior citizen. The home was fully engulfed when first responders arrived. 

House fire claims life of Kempner man

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, May 13, 2024
A Saturday home fire claimed the life of a Kempner resident. Kempner police identified the victim of the Saturday afternoon fire as Alex Gandy, a senior citizen. Gandy died at a San Antonio hospital after sustaining serious burns in a fire at his residence at 216 Peach St.

Fourth lottery fraud suspect arrested

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, May 13, 2024
The fourth and final suspect in a Lampasas lottery fraud case has been arrested.Lorena Anne Hamilton, 43, of Kempner, was arrested on charges of claiming a lottery prize by fraud, between $200 and $10,000, and engaging in organized criminal activity.
William Koch

William Koch

Lometa names new police chief

Erick Mitchell
Monday, May 13, 2024
Llano native William Koch has been sworn in as the new Lometa police chief. He said he is eager to bring the city’s police department up to speed.Koch is a U.S. Army veteran and former state investigator who brings nearly 30 years of experience as a police officer to Lometa.
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Top students for Class of 2024

News Staff
Monday, May 13, 2024
Lampasas High School Class of 2024 valedictorian Kailey Morgan, left, stands with class salutatorian Kenzie Roberts. Commencement exercises are set for Friday at 7:30 p.m.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH DISPATCH Lost hay from the Cinco De Mayo flood can be seen along this damaged fence line on Farm to Market Road 1690.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH DISPATCH Lost hay from the Cinco De Mayo flood can be seen along this damaged fence line on Farm to Market Road 1690.

First responders offer flood safety tips

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, May 13, 2024
With a major flooding event in the rear-view mirror for Lampasas County, first responders are catching their breath this week and considering the safety of the public after the Cinco de Mayo flash flood.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH DISPATCH NASA scientists Dr. Natchimuthuk “Nat” Gopalswamy speaks with eclipse chasers at the 580 Sports Park prior to the 2024 total solar eclipse. Also pictured is one of the telescopes NASA scientists used to study the eclipse.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH DISPATCH NASA scientists Dr. Natchimuthuk “Nat” Gopalswamy speaks with eclipse chasers at the 580 Sports Park prior to the 2024 total solar eclipse. Also pictured is one of the telescopes NASA scientists used to study the eclipse.

NASA scientist outlines solar eclipse findings

Erick Mitchell
Monday, May 13, 2024
NASA researchers at the 580 Sports Complex during the total eclipse had hoped to understand more about the temperature and flow speed of the sun’s corona. Cloudy conditions, however, affected scientific research.NASA’s Dr.

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Graduation Ceremony
Monday, May 13, 2024
Commencement exercises for the Lampasas High School Class of 2024 will be Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Badger Stadium. Gates will open at 6 p.m. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held at the high school gym.
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