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Lometa teen arrested after crash in Kempner

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, October 5, 2023
A Lometa teen was arrested on a felony charge Sunday morning after authorities said he stole a vehicle and wrecked it. At 7:01 a.m. Sunday, Texas DPS troopers responded to a report of a one-vehicle crash on County Road 4390 about three miles southwest of Kempner. DPS Sgt.
This structure, listed in the 1700 block of South Main Street, burned to the ground last week. No one had been living in the single-story house. The fire is the second at that location in recent years, according to Lampasas Fire Marshal J.P. Harris. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

This structure, listed in the 1700 block of South Main Street, burned to the ground last week. No one had been living in the single-story house. The fire is the second at that location in recent years, according to Lampasas Fire Marshal J.P. Harris. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Abandoned house burns; officials still investigating the incident

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, October 5, 2023
An abandoned house on Main Street burned to the ground Friday evening, and officials said the cause of the fire is still under investigation. Lampasas Fire Department officials said a single-story home in the 1700 block of South Main Street burned down Friday at about 8 p.m.

Man hospitalized after collision on South Key Avenue

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, October 5, 2023
A 54-year-old male from San Saba was injured Friday evening after hitting a stopped vehicle that was partially in the travel lane at the 1400 block of South Key Avenue. Agencies on the scene included the Lampasas Police Department, Lampasas Fire Department and Hamilton EMS.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, October 5, 2023
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.

Annular eclipse to occur Oct. 14

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, October 5, 2023
An upcoming annular eclipse is expected to impact solar production for the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, but no conservation is thought necessary at this time, officials said. On Oct. 14, an annular solar eclipse will pass through the ERCOT region.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Cooling off with a fun treat

News Staff
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Louie Huckabee concentrates on his snow cone Tuesday night. The treats were offered as part of the annual National Night Out celebration.
Zonda Education’s Bob Templeton provides results of a demographic study on student population growth projections to officials at Monday’s Lampasas ISD school board meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Zonda Education’s Bob Templeton provides results of a demographic study on student population growth projections to officials at Monday’s Lampasas ISD school board meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

LISD demographic study shows some growth is on the way

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, October 5, 2023
A study pertaining to student population growth was presented during Monday’s meeting of the Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees. Zonda Education, a firm that specializes in demographic studies for school districts, was responsible for the study.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Residents get together at National Night Out

News Staff
Thursday, October 5, 2023
The H-E-B parking lot was filled to capacity Tuesday evening as residents came to visit with area law enforcement representatives, and enjoy the community atmosphere while munching on food and picking up goody bags. For more photos from the event, see page 2.

TxDOT sets new open house dates for U.S. 281 project

News Staff
Thursday, October 5, 2023
After a canceled public meeting on July 25, TxDOT officials have rescheduled a virtual and in-person open house for early November to discuss the expansion of U.S. Highway 281 between Lampasas and Evant. The open house has one virtual time frame and two in-person meeting options.
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