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DISTRICT COURT

Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge John Gauntt presiding over the day’s hearings. Defendant Cody Coleman Driver of Copperas Cove was sentenced to 12 months in state jail on a charge of theft of property less than $2,500 with two or more previous convictions.
JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORAD

JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORAD

Here comes the cattle judge!

Bandy Hodge shakes hands with the judge after earning the Intermediate Showmanship award at this year’s Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show. See Section B in today’s edition for full coverage of the show and results.

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.
JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD Kari Greiner earned the top award at Saturday’s cattle show, as her steer was named grand champion for 2024. Greiner also was the recipient of the Colorado River Cattlewomen’s First-Time Beef Exhibitor award.

JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD Kari Greiner earned the top award at Saturday’s cattle show, as her steer was named grand champion for 2024. Greiner also was the recipient of the Colorado River Cattlewomen’s First-Time Beef Exhibitor award.

Youth earn numerous awards at stock show

The 87th annual Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show saw good participation this year, and youth earned buckles, banners and awards for their projects over the three days of competition.
JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD Cort Maples was the junior showmanship winner at this year’s cattle show.

JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD Cort Maples was the junior showmanship winner at this year’s cattle show.

Cattle

Brylie Turner exhibited the grand champion market lamb at the 2024 Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Brylie Turner exhibited the grand champion market lamb at the 2024 Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Sheep

Hadley Kuhl’s mediumweight breeding goat took top honors at Saturday’s Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Hadley Kuhl’s mediumweight breeding goat took top honors at Saturday’s Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Goats

Jonathan Harris garnered the Buddy Perry Award this year. He is pictured with his breeding goat entry. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Jonathan Harris garnered the Buddy Perry Award this year. He is pictured with his breeding goat entry. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Goats

Genesis Moreno earned grand champion recognition in the senior division of the Food Fair. Her entry was decorated cupcakes. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Genesis Moreno earned grand champion recognition in the senior division of the Food Fair. Her entry was decorated cupcakes. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Food Fair

MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD Avery Hopson’s Hampshire entry was the grand champion market hog at this year’s county youth livestock show.

MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD Avery Hopson’s Hampshire entry was the grand champion market hog at this year’s county youth livestock show.

Swine