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In Lampasas, Deja Nu will provide snacks, drinks, special sales and drawings for discounts from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday. FILE PHOTO

In Lampasas, Deja Nu will provide snacks, drinks, special sales and drawings for discounts from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday. FILE PHOTO

Small businesses celebrate ‘Pink Friday’ inititive

News Staff
Monday, November 13, 2023
Businesses in Lampasas will take part in the third annual, nationwide Pink Friday small-business shopping experience on Nov. 17. Pink Friday is a spin on the traditional Black Friday shopping trend, reminding people to “Shop Small First.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Breakfast hosted for veterans

News Staff
Monday, November 13, 2023
Eighth-grade student Soleya Southerly stops to visit with attendees at Lampasas Middle School’s pancake breakfast, held Thursday prior to the school’s annual Veterans Day program.
Lampasas Community Garden Director Janet Crozier stands in center, between Mayor Herb Pearce and LCRA representatives Carol Freeman and Meg Voelter to receive a grant for projects and improvement for the garden.

Lampasas Community Garden Director Janet Crozier stands in center, between Mayor Herb Pearce and LCRA representatives Carol Freeman and Meg Voelter to receive a grant for projects and improvement for the garden.

Lampasas Community Garden receives LCRA grant

Joycesarah Mccabe
Monday, November 13, 2023
The Lampasas Community Garden has received a grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority totaling $12,359. A ceremony was held Wednesday for the presentation.

Human remains found at Briggs

News Staff
Monday, November 13, 2023
Burnet County Sheriff’s Office authorities issued a statement Thursday afternoon regarding human remains found in a wooded area in Briggs on Nov. 4. BCSO officials said deputies were dispatched to a property near the Briggs community “in response to a citizen report of possible human remains.

GRAND JURY

News Staff
Monday, November 13, 2023
Lampasas County grand jury convened Wednesday to continue the July term. Lampasas County/District Attorney John Greenwood presented information that resulted in the indictment of Kaleb Glenn Rucker on a charge of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle on Oct. 1.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Cub Scout Pack 100 led the audience in reciting the pledge of allegiance, while the 62nd Engineer Battalion -- the city of Kempner’s partner battalion from Fort Cavazos -- presented the colors to open the Nov. 11 Veterans Day ceremony at Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Cub Scout Pack 100 led the audience in reciting the pledge of allegiance, while the 62nd Engineer Battalion -- the city of Kempner’s partner battalion from Fort Cavazos -- presented the colors to open the Nov. 11 Veterans Day ceremony at Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park.

Veterans honored at Kempner program

Erick Mitchell
Monday, November 13, 2023
The city of Kempner hosted its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Saturday morning at the Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park. Several dozen residents in attendance proudly held their hands over their hearts to pay tribute to America and honor our nation’s heroes. Retired Chief Warrant Officer 3 Steven A.

Lometa council discusses vehicle ordinance, financial audit

Cheri Jay-wienecke
Monday, November 13, 2023
Meeting in regular session on Nov. 6, the Lometa City Council addressed public concerns, the city’s abandoned car ordinance and results of the municipality’s 2022-2023 financial audit. Speaking in open forum, Lometa business owner Mario Maldonado addressed the council regarding code enforcement.

BRIEFLY

Burn Ban Lifted
Monday, November 13, 2023
County Judge Randy Hoyer has lifted the current order restricting outdoor burning that the Commissioners Court implemented Oct. 23. Burning in the county will be allowed until 6 p.m. on Nov. 30.
Principal Wesley Graham gave trustees an overview of the academic success and recognitions students at the Lampasas Middle School campus have recorded recently. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Principal Wesley Graham gave trustees an overview of the academic success and recognitions students at the Lampasas Middle School campus have recorded recently. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

LMS principal provides campus updates to school board

Erick Mitchell
Monday, November 13, 2023
Throughout the year, each campus in the Lampasas Independent School District offers reports to the Board of Trustees during monthly meetings. Lampasas Middle School Principal Wesley Graham was first on the list this school year. During the school board meeting Nov.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Thursday, November 9, 2023
BURN BAN LIFTED  County Judge Randy Hoyer has lifted the current order restricting outdoor burning that the Commissioners Court implemented Oct. 23. Burning in the county will be allowed until 6 p.m. on Nov. 30.
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