Grass fires burn over 130 acres near Lometa

Two grass fires near Lometa engulfed more than 130 acres of ranch land on Monday. Precinct 2 Commissioner Jamie Smart, who also is a Lometa Volunteer Fire Department firefighter, said both fires were contained around 8 p.m.

Hill family reunion planned in Jonesboro

The Albert and Florence White Hill family reunion will be held Saturday at the Jonesboro Community Center. Doors should be open by 10 a.m. Brisket, chicken and tea will be provided. Those who attend should bring a favorite side dish and dessert.

class reunions

Class of 1958 The Lampasas High School Class of 1958 will hold its 65-year reunion Oct. 28 at the Keystone Star Hotel for an 11:30 a.m. lunch. For more information, classmates should contact Mary Anne Fowler Potter at 979-679-0779 or email MaryAnnePotter@aol. com.

Old flyswatters and mental clutter

As I walked over to the microwave in the breakroom at the Dispatch Record office, I noticed something I'd never seen before: a homemadelooking fly swatter crafted out of an old handle and a bent-up window screen. I laughed when I saw it!

Free clinic offered in Lampasas on septic system maintenance for homeowners

A free clinic on how to properly maintain home septic systems will be held Aug. 22 at the Lampasas County Farm Bureau Office, 1793 U.S. Highway 281 North. Preregistration is not required but can be done at https://tx.ag/Lampasas SepticSystemClinic.

Browning Garden Club to hold Meet and Greet event

Those interested in learning more about growing plants in Central Texas or who simply want to meet new friends are invited to consider joining Browning Community Garden Club. The garden club will hold its annual Meet and Greet event on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Lil Tex Restaurant, 502 S. Main St.

community calendar

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New school year’s first impression

Teachers, parents and students get to know each other during Monday’s open house at Kline Whitis Elementary School before the first day of school on Thursday.

Arrest made in child sexual assault case

A Lampasas man was arrested Aug. 3 on felony child sexual assault charges. Lampasas police arrested Michael Joseph Smith, 37, on charges of aggravated sexual assault of a child and indecency with a child by sexual contact, first-degree and seconddegree charges, respectively.

DISTRICT COURT

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