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Two dead in Hamilton County crash

Two Killeen residents lost their lives in a one-vehicle crash in Hamilton County early Sunday morning, and authorities have arrested the driver on intoxication manslaughter charges.Texas DPS officers responded to a onevehicle crash on U.S. Highway 281 about six miles south of Hamilton at 3:18 a.m.

GRAND JURY

Lampasas County grand jury convened Wednesday to continue the January term.Sgt. Investigator Garrett Bradley of the Lampasas Police Department presented information that resulted in two indictments: Harold Milton Simmons on a charge of theft involving an elderly person on June 29, 2023.

National Groundwater Awareness Week draws attention to valuable resource

Saratoga Underground Water Conservation District, which has jurisdiction for Lampasas County, reminds area residents that March 9-15, 2025 is National Groundwater Awareness Week.“Groundwater is an essential part of our planet,” Saratoga UWCD manager Tasha Bates said.

DISTRICT COURT

Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge Debbie Garrett presiding over the day’s hearings.Most hearings were reset for new court dates, but action was taken on several cases.

ARRESTS

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.Miguel Angel Ayala Jr.

Kempner council questions need for LCAD budget increase

With only housekeeping items on the agenda for Tuesday’s Kempner City Council meeting, members held a short workshop on a proposed budget amendment for the Lampasas Central Appraisal District.LCAD is set to have a public hearing March 27 on its budget.

Tax Aide offered

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will conduct free federal tax preparation services for the 2024 tax year on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through April 15 at 302 E. Third St. in Lampasas (the Jack Calvert Municipal Building).For more details or to schedule an appointment, email lampasastaxaide@gmail.com.

New conference room debuts in Lometa

Lometa ISD’s newest meeting room has been repurposed from the district’s former athletic weight room. It now will serve as a conference room near the administration building.

CORRECTION

In the Friday, March 7 edition of the Lampasas Dispatch Record, the arrest charges for Darrell Pryor and Dawn Michele McCombs were incorrectly listed.The charge for both suspects is claiming lottery prize by fraud between $200 and $10,000, which is a thirddegree felony.