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A group of Aggie Moms surrounds Carol Wright as she holds the club’s certificate recognizing its 35th anniversary. Wright was one of the founding members in 1990. COURTESY PHOTO

A group of Aggie Moms surrounds Carol Wright as she holds the club’s certificate recognizing its 35th anniversary. Wright was one of the founding members in 1990. COURTESY PHOTO

Central Texas Aggie Moms recognized for 35 years here

The Central Texas Aggie Moms recently received a 35-year Certificate of Recognition in College Station at the Federation of Aggie Mothers Clubs Winter Meeting.The local club was started in 1990.One of the founding members was Carol Wright.
FILE PHOTO

FILE PHOTO

Diamondback Jubilee weekend is here

Hog sacking has proven to be a popular event at the Lometa Diamondback Jubilee. The festival kicks off with rodeo events tonight and Saturday. Other highlights are a chili cookoff, cornhole tournament, goat roping, food concessions, concerts both nights and, of course, rattlesnakes.

ARRESTS

The following arrests were reported to the Lampasas Dispatch Record by area law enforcement officials.

DISTRICT COURT

Lampasas County 27th District Court convened a couple of times over the last week, with Judge Debbie Garrett presiding over the criminal hearings.On March 23, a charge of evading arrest/detention with a vehicle was dismissed for Dennis Martinez of Lampasas.A charge of harassment by a person in a...

Lometa ISD to add press box to athletic facilities

Lometa Independent School District’s Board of Trustees met Tuesday for a special planning meeting on the district’s new athletic complex.Board members approved a bid for construction of a press box to accompany the track and football field that were completed in 2023.Trustees accepted a bid of...
Commissioners Jamie Smart, left, and Bobby Carroll listen to residents’ input on battery energy storage systems or BESS projects in the county. Smart recommended seeking legal advice on how the county might prevent or regulate these developments. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Commissioners Jamie Smart, left, and Bobby Carroll listen to residents’ input on battery energy storage systems or BESS projects in the county. Smart recommended seeking legal advice on how the county might prevent or regulate these developments. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

County residents voice displeasure over potential data centers in area

The Lampasas County Commissioners Court has committed to drafting a resolution opposing data centers and renewable energy projects like battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the county.The decision came after residents expressed concerns in Monday’s regular meeting.
Councilman Eric Hernandez suggested holding off on adding June 19 to the holiday schedule, given budget constraints. Councilwoman Dorothy Person said the city could do more to educate others about the historical significance of Juneteenth. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Councilman Eric Hernandez suggested holding off on adding June 19 to the holiday schedule, given budget constraints. Councilwoman Dorothy Person said the city could do more to educate others about the historical significance of Juneteenth. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

City Council discusses water supply, Hostess House event bookings

On Monday, the Lampasas City Council heard a lengthy presentation on water from Jones-Heroy and Associates.

Structure fire claims one life

A structure fire at 1366 Old Georgetown Rd. in the early hours of March 20 claimed the life of a 73-year-old Lampasas County resident.Julie Marie Davis-Raley was pronounced dead at the scene following fire suppression efforts.Lampasas Fire Marshal Bart Baker told the Dispatch Record the cause of...