Donkey basketball coming to Lometa next month

The Lometa Lions Club will host a donkey basketball fundraiser Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. in the Lometa School gymnasium. The goal of the event is to raise scholarship funds for Lometa students and to assist the community.

Lometa students earn recognition for achievements

Lometa Principal Amanda Morris has released the list of student honorees for the third six-week term of the school year.

Taylor Creek school staff honored

Congratulations are extended to Taylor Creek Elementary School nurse Bethany Peters-Barrett, at left, and fifth-grade teacher Lisa Jorstad, second from right, for their selection as the campus’ December staff of the month.

Hydroponics program planned for Feb. 10 at Kempner farm

Yield Here Farms will sponsor an “Intro to Hydroponics” program Feb. 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2662 Snow Rd. in Kempner. Participants will learn about hands-on, do-it-yourself systems, maintenance and nutrients, and commercial systems. Breakfast, lunch and snacks are included.

community calendar

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DISTRICT COURT

Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge John Gauntt presiding over the day’s hearings.

Deputy helps rescue woman from cold exposure

The Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office credited the kindness of a good Samaritan and the initiative of one of its own officers for the rescue of a Lampasas County woman stranded in dangerous conditions last week. On Jan. 19 at 4:02 a.m.

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. JAN.

Re-election campaign to hold reception for Sheriff Ramos

A re-election campaign reception for Lampasas County Sheriff Jess Ramos has been scheduled for early February. The event will be held at Putters & Gutters Fun Center at 2341 U.S. Highway 281 in Lampasas on Feb. 1 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. This is a public event, and all are welcome to attend.

Meet-and-greet event planned in Lometa for candidate David Parker

A meet-and-greet barbecue has been scheduled in Lometa for Lampasas County sheriff candidate David Parker. The event is set for Feb. 10 from noon to 6 p.m. at 201 Olive St. Parker, a Republican candidate in the election for sheriff, will be present to meet citizens and answer questions.