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From left, Lampasas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors Chairman Marshall Brewer and secretary Philip Garrett look on during Thursday’s meeting, which was held at the Lampasas ISD Administration Building to accommodate public attendees. erick mitchell | dispatch record

From left, Lampasas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors Chairman Marshall Brewer and secretary Philip Garrett look on during Thursday’s meeting, which was held at the Lampasas ISD Administration Building to accommodate public attendees. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Appraisal district board accepts chief appraiser’s resignation

Erick Mitchell
Monday, July 29, 2024
The Lampasas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors formally approved the resignation of Chief Appraiser Susan Jones in a called meeting Thursday.Jones’ final day with the appraisal district will be Aug. 2.Board Member Bill Peterson was absent from the meeting.

Electric transmission project could go through Kempner

Hunter King
Monday, July 29, 2024
Brazos Electric will host a come-and-go meeting Aug. 6 from 4-7 p.m. to provide information and receive feedback from area residents on a proposed 138kV transmission line in Coryell and Lampasas counties.The meeting will be held at the Copperas Cove Civic Center, 1206 West Avenue B.

Woods murder trial reset for August

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, July 29, 2024
Jury trial for a man accused in a Lampasas County shooting has been reset for August.Michael Oran Woods, 43, is scheduled for jury announcement on Aug. 16 and trial on Aug. 26. The trial initially was set for June but was reset.Woods was indicted on a charge of murder Oct.
TxDOT contractors work to restripe the Lampasas High School entrance on Friday afternoon. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

TxDOT contractors work to restripe the Lampasas High School entrance on Friday afternoon. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

LHS entrance set to reopen

Erick Mitchell
Monday, July 29, 2024
Texas Department of Transportation contractors completed restriping of the Lampasas High School entrance at U.S. Highway 281 on Friday.Crews have been working on redevelopment of the LHS entrance since June 12.The first day of school for all Lampasas ISD students is Aug. 8.
Texas Department of Public Safety vehicles park on West Avenue A near Arnold Street during a standoff with a perpetrator responsible for shooting two Lampasas women, then later himself, on Thursday. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Texas Department of Public Safety vehicles park on West Avenue A near Arnold Street during a standoff with a perpetrator responsible for shooting two Lampasas women, then later himself, on Thursday. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Two Lampasas women fatally shot in murder-suicide

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, July 29, 2024
Authorities confirmed Friday a barricaded suspect was responsible for a Thursday shooting that left two Lampasas women dead. The perpetrator of the double homicide had no prior connection with his victims, authorities said.
Kempner City Council members Debbie Hernandez and Dan Long look on during the council meeting held on July 23. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Kempner City Council members Debbie Hernandez and Dan Long look on during the council meeting held on July 23. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Kempner council agrees to add police officer

Erick Mitchell
Monday, July 29, 2024
Kempner City Council members held a budget workshop during last week’s regular meeting and voiced their approval of the city adding another police officer.Boosting the Kempner Police Department would result in a 52% increase to the city’s tax rate – which currently is $0.

Commissioners Court receives LCHEC update

Erick Mitchell
Monday, July 29, 2024
Lampasas County Higher Education Center Director Derrick Berrios last week provided the Lampasas County Commissioners Court with a detailed report and insights into new potential offerings on the horizon for the center.

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Date Night
Monday, July 29, 2024
Providence Christian Academy is hosting a “Date Night” dance and taco dinner on Friday. The event will be held in the Lampasas Methodist Church fellowship hall, 2 Alexander Lane, from 6:30-9 p.m.Line dancing and two step lessons will be offered by Monte and Amy Carroll.Cost is $50 per couple.
Lampasas Police and Texas DPS vehicles can be seen on a city block.

Lampasas Police and Texas DPS vehicles can be seen on a city block.

Two Lampasas women fatally shot, suspect ends own life

Alexandria Randolph
Friday, July 26, 2024
Authorities confirmed Friday a barricaded suspect was responsible for a Thursday shooting that left two Lampasas women dead. The perpetrator of the double homicide had no prior connection with his victims, authorities said.
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