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Lampasas men involved in Civil War fighting

Jeff Jackson
Thursday, May 23, 2024
EDITOR’S NOTE: Lampasas historian Jeff Jackson has researched a number of history topics. The following presents his findings on Lampasas County connections to the Civil War.Lampasas is located almost dead center in the state of Texas.
After Wednesday’s late afternoon storm, the Lampasas River once again began to rise quickly. This photograph of the rapidly moving water was taken that evening near Adamsville on County Road 2527 at about 8:30 p.m. joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

After Wednesday’s late afternoon storm, the Lampasas River once again began to rise quickly. This photograph of the rapidly moving water was taken that evening near Adamsville on County Road 2527 at about 8:30 p.m. joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

NWS officials: More sudden severe storms possible this weekend

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, May 23, 2024
A tornado warning and flash flood warning were issued for the county on Wednesday evening, and storms in the area resulted in heavy rains, strong winds and reports of damages to trees and buildings.

DISTRICT COURT

News Staff
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge John Gauntt presiding over the day’s hearings.

Kempner to host Memorial Day ceremony

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, May 23, 2024
The city of Kempner will host its annual Memorial Day ceremony Monday at the Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park at 10 a.m.Kempner Mayor John Wilkerson will offer a welcome, followed by an invocation from Municipal Judge Gene Isenhour.Posting of the colors will be provided by the U.S.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, May 23, 2024
 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.

Early voting ends today in runoff elections

News Staff
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Early voting ends today in runoff elections for the Republican Party and the Democratic Party. Balloting is offered from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the county Election Office, 407 S. Pecan St. in Lampasas.
STEPHANIE SWEET | COURTESY PHOTO

STEPHANIE SWEET | COURTESY PHOTO

Taking the oath of office in Lometa

News Staff
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Newly elected Mayor Robert “Bob” Butler is sworn in May 13 by Municipal Court Judge Sharon Watson. Butler took the oath of office at a called meeting after election returns were certified.
JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Cleanup begins after storms scatter debris on roadways

News Staff
Thursday, May 23, 2024
As storms once again raged through Lampasas County, Adamsville and the surrounding area were hit hard again Wednesday. Here, Jess McCabe works to remove a large tree limb from the roadway along County Road 2527.
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