Lampasas, TX

Kempner council member resigns By MAT TAYLOR Special Correspondent       Mayor Gene Isenhour announced at last week's Kempner City Council meeting that Place 3 council member Alicia Ford has submitted a letter of resignation. Isenhour said she plans to move to Phoenix to be near her children and grandchildren. More ... Good eats       Addie Mae Ralph and husband, Don, pick up some goodies for the road at the recent hamburger supper fund-raiser by the Lampasas School Food Service Association, which raises money to fund scholarships. Mrs. More ... Annual biker run headed into town       The Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce is hosting the second annual Lampasas County Historic Fire House Run Biker Rally Friday through Sunday behind Country Inn, at the intersection of U.S. Highways 190, 281 and 183. All bikers are welcome. More ... Musical accompaniment       Garbed in her taffeta tu-tu and pink high-tops, Ashleigh Wehmeyer shares her alter-ego, the Firecracker Fairy, with youngsters at Kline Whitis Elementary during a recent Family Reading Night. More ... Constitutional amendments to appear on November ballot       County residents have followed the ongoing discussions about construction of a new Lampasas County Jail, and they will have an opportunity to ratify or defeat bond funding for the project when the Nov. 6 election rolls around. More ... Sweet offerings       Susan Detrick keeps the baked goods table stocked with cakes, cookies and breads, along with other homemade goodies at First United Methodist Church's Harvest Festival. In addition to goodies, a stew dinner was served, and arts and crafts items were offered for sale. See related photo, page 12... More ... Fall Carnival       Project Graduation for the Class of 2008 will host a Fall Carnival Oct. 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lampasas High School track. Face painting, cake walk, football throw, go fish!, hay rides, golf putting, balloons, costume contest and concessions are planned. Proceeds will benefit the after-g... More ... LCAD       The Lampasas County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet Thursday at 6 p.m. at 109 E. Fifth St. to consider appraisal roll changes for July through August. Other agenda items include taking a look at next year's holiday schedule, considering an audit proposal, and a chief appraiser's r... More ... Downtown       Vision Downtown Lampasas! will have its official kickoff Oct. 23 at Mesquite Creek, 306 E. Second St. The event begins at 5:30 p.m., with a short program at 6 p.m. Music will be provided by Derek Groves and Joe Manuel. More details on the downtown plan will be in Friday's Dispatch Record. More ... Church sale       St. Mary's Episcopal Church Women will hold its annual garage sale Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at the church parish hall. Everything from clothing to household items will be offered for sale. Funds raised support local charities. More ...