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.AUG.

Kempner to hold public meeting on water woes

Mayor John Wilkerson announced during Tuesday’s Kempner City Council meeting that the city would host a public meeting later this month over concerns related to the Kempner Water Supply Corp.

SHEEP, GOAT AUCTION

The Aug. 8 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows.Total receipts: 2,042. Previous week: 2,313.Trends: Light kids steady to $10 higher. Slaughter kids $10 lower; slaughter nannies $5 higher; replacement nannies steady.

Lampasas City Council sets ceiling for proposed tax rate

With budget season comes consideration of the tax rate for the new fiscal year. The Lampasas City Council took a step toward adopting that new rate at its regular meeting on Monday.With a 4-2 vote, the council approved a proposed city tax rate of 37 cents per $100 property valuation.

BRIEFLY

The order restricting outdoor burning is back in effect. The order had been lifted temporarily through Aug. 12.The county burn ban now is in effect until Sept. 23.MUSIC AT THE MUSEUMThe last afternoon music series of the summer will be offered Saturday from 1-3 p.m. at Lampasas County Museum, 303 S.

City of Lampasas issues water notice

The City of Lampasas has issued a water notice to all customers. The announcement was made via the city's website earlier today. The notice was issued due to discoloration, poor taste, and odor the City of Lampasas Public Water System is experiencing.

KWSC issues system wide boil water notice

At 11:29 a.m. this morning, the Kempner Water Supply Corporation issued a boil water notice to all members. The move comes after a boil water notice was issued for some customers on Tuesday.