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The 580 Sports Complex on the western side of Lampasas provided rental spots for RVs and campers for those traveling to view Monday’s eclipse event. While many had cleared out early due to weather and cloud coverage concerns, those who stayed got a great view of the totality. This aerial view captured by a drone shows a small crowd gathered at the park’s center and parking areas. COURTESY PHOTO | SEAN SCHROEDER

The 580 Sports Complex on the western side of Lampasas provided rental spots for RVs and campers for those traveling to view Monday’s eclipse event. While many had cleared out early due to weather and cloud coverage concerns, those who stayed got a great view of the totality. This aerial view captured by a drone shows a small crowd gathered at the park’s center and parking areas. COURTESY PHOTO | SEAN SCHROEDER

and visitors alike Monday at area venues

News Staff
Thursday, April 11, 2024

Physicals being offered for next school year

Hunter King
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Next month, physicals will be offered to all current and future Lampasas athletes.On May 7 from 8-10 a.m., physicals will be given at Lampasas High School. The cost is $20, with checks made payable to AdventHealth or cash.

Trials reset in two separate shooting cases

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Two trials have been reset for individuals accused in Lampasas County shooting incidents in 2023.Michael Oran Woods, 43, is set for jury announcement and trial in June, and Sarah Jane Ames, 32, is set for jury announcement and trial in July.

grand jury

News Staff
Thursday, April 11, 2024
A Lampasas County grand jury convened Wednesday to continue its January term.Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Wayne Hilgenberg presented information that resulted in the indictment of Michelle Lee Ogg on a charge of animal cruelty on Feb. 21.Sgt.

district court

News Staff
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge John Gauntt presiding over the day’s hearings.Defendant Edward Brandon Zayas of Killeen had an open plea hearing on a charge of evading arrest/detention with a vehicle or watercraft.

arrests

News Staff
Thursday, April 11, 2024
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.

Commissioners Court holds public hearing on subdivision rules

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, April 11, 2024
The Lampasas County Commissioners Court approved changes to the county’s subdivision rules made in response to new laws passed by the Texas Legislature.Before approval at Tuesday’s meeting, the court held public hearings for the Takings Impact Assessment and subdivision rule changes.
WENDY DAUGHERTY | COURTESY PHOTO

WENDY DAUGHERTY | COURTESY PHOTO

Bluebonnets pop up across county

News Staff
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Kempner-area resident Wendy Daugherty said the bluebonnet displays have been amazing this year, and some genetic anomalies have begun to appear such as these “albino” bluebonnets. Maybe the wildflowers just wanted to show off for eclipse guests, she said.
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