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TxDOT officials are seeking public input on proposed upgrades for U.S. Highway 281 South between U.S. 183 at U.S. 190. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

TxDOT officials are seeking public input on proposed upgrades for U.S. Highway 281 South between U.S. 183 at U.S. 190. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

TxDOT seeks input on highway project

News Staff
Monday, November 8, 2021
The Texas Department of Transportation would like to hear from the public about proposed road improvements. Lisa Tipton, TxDOT public information officer, said the project under consideration will be on U.S. Highway 281 between E.E. Ohnmeiss Drive and the Burnet County line.
In 2020, law enforcement officers in Texas responded to 218,950 incidents of family violence, according to the Texas Uniform Crime Report. METRO CREATIVE SERVICES

In 2020, law enforcement officers in Texas responded to 218,950 incidents of family violence, according to the Texas Uniform Crime Report. METRO CREATIVE SERVICES

Family violence on the rise in Texas

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, November 4, 2021
With domestic violence numbers on the rise, local law enforcement officials encourage Lampasans to be aware of the signs of abuse. “I’ve posted several things [on social media] this month in order to make citizens aware,” Police Chief Sammy Bailey said.
Former mayor Jack Calvert, left, and Lampasas County Historical Commission member Boyce Cabaniss talk about artifacts Cabaniss has unearthed across the area. The historian offered a special presentation last week at the library. LENORA ISENHOUR | COURTESY PHOTO

Former mayor Jack Calvert, left, and Lampasas County Historical Commission member Boyce Cabaniss talk about artifacts Cabaniss has unearthed across the area. The historian offered a special presentation last week at the library. LENORA ISENHOUR | COURTESY PHOTO

Beyond bone and stone: historical commission holds archaeology event

Monique Brand
Thursday, November 4, 2021
In a packed room at the Lampasas Public Library Thursday evening, more than 30 archaeology enthusiasts learned about artifacts from the county. The program was part of the Lampasas County Historical Commission’s emphasis on Archaeology Month in Texas.
Justice of the Peace Misty Wakeman works inside her chambers shortly after being appointed to the position. monique brand | dispatch record

Justice of the Peace Misty Wakeman works inside her chambers shortly after being appointed to the position. monique brand | dispatch record

New justice of the peace looks forward to helping others

Anna Timmis
Monday, November 1, 2021
Interest in the law enforcement vocation runs in Misty Wakeman’s family. The newly appointed justice of the peace’s mother, Sammy Bailey, has worked in law enforcement since Wakeman was 2 years old and serves her community as chief of police. As a kid, Wakeman said she had a drive to be heard.
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