Michael Smith
Smith indicted in child sex crimes case
Alexandria Randolph
A Lampasas man was indicted last week on charges of sexual crimes against children.
Thursday, September 21, 2023
News
Teen driver evacuated by helicopter after vehicle crash last week
Erick Mitchell
A 16-year-old driver was taken by Care Flight to an area hospital after suffering injuries in a collision Friday afternoon.
The incident occurred in the 2250 block of U.S. Highway 281 South.
Thursday, September 21, 2023
ARRESTS
News Staff
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.
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Carson Nena
Nena indicted by grand jury on capital murder, assault charges
Alexandria Randolph
A Kempner man was indicted on murder charges last week.
On Sept.
Thursday, September 21, 2023
CATTLE AUCTION
News Staff
The report from the Sept.
20 Lampasas Cattle Auction follows.
Cattle and calves: Total cattle 657, compared to 382 last sale and 469 at this time last year.
Compared to last sale, feeder steers and heifers were unevenly steady.
Thursday, September 21, 2023
“We Are Family” by Stephen Potter is one of 10 new sculptures that were placed at the Hanna Springs Sculpture Garden on Sept. 16. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
LAFTA adds new pieces to Sculpture Garden
Erick Mitchell
Lampasas Association for the Arts placed 10 new art pieces in the Hanna Springs Sculpture Garden on Sept. 16.
The sculptures were installed with assistance from the Odom family, local citizens and members of the all-volunteer LAFTA board.
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Wendy Daugherty
Rep. Spiller, local party leaders offer thoughts on Paxton acquittal
Erick Mitchell
On Saturday, Texas senators acquitted Attorney General Ken Paxton of 16 articles of impeachment that alleged abuse of office. Senators agreed to drop four of the articles brought forward by the Texas House.
Thursday, September 21, 2023
County to hold public hearing on Hazard Mitigation Plan update
Alexandria Randolph
Lampasas County will host a public meeting on Wednesday to gather input on a Hazard Mitigation Plan.
The meeting, scheduled for Sept. 27 at 5 p.m., will take place in the conference room of the Lampasas County Office Building at 409 S. Pecan St. All are welcome to attend.
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Mr. Morris
No service planned for former sheriff Morris
News Staff
Former sheriff Gordon Earl Morris, 76, died on Aug. 31, 2023 in Lampasas. No services are planned at this time.
He was born on May 9, 1947, in Fort Davis to Edmond Duane Morris and Lillian Margaret Clark Morris.
Morris grew up in West Texas and graduated from Big Spring High School in 1965.
Thursday, September 21, 2023
SHEEP, GOAT AUCTION
News Staff
The Sept. 14 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows.
Total receipts: 2,238. Previous week: 3,020.
Trends: Light kids $10 lower. Slaughter kids $10- $15 lower; slaughter nannies $15 lower; replacement nannies $10 lower.
Monday, September 18, 2023
