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William Koch

Lometa names new police chief

Erick Mitchell
Monday, May 13, 2024
Llano native William Koch has been sworn in as the new Lometa police chief. He said he is eager to bring the city’s police department up to speed.Koch is a U.S. Army veteran and former state investigator who brings nearly 30 years of experience as a police officer to Lometa.
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Top students for Class of 2024

News Staff
Monday, May 13, 2024
Lampasas High School Class of 2024 valedictorian Kailey Morgan, left, stands with class salutatorian Kenzie Roberts. Commencement exercises are set for Friday at 7:30 p.m.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH DISPATCH Lost hay from the Cinco De Mayo flood can be seen along this damaged fence line on Farm to Market Road 1690.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH DISPATCH Lost hay from the Cinco De Mayo flood can be seen along this damaged fence line on Farm to Market Road 1690.

First responders offer flood safety tips

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, May 13, 2024
With a major flooding event in the rear-view mirror for Lampasas County, first responders are catching their breath this week and considering the safety of the public after the Cinco de Mayo flash flood.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH DISPATCH NASA scientists Dr. Natchimuthuk “Nat” Gopalswamy speaks with eclipse chasers at the 580 Sports Park prior to the 2024 total solar eclipse. Also pictured is one of the telescopes NASA scientists used to study the eclipse.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH DISPATCH NASA scientists Dr. Natchimuthuk “Nat” Gopalswamy speaks with eclipse chasers at the 580 Sports Park prior to the 2024 total solar eclipse. Also pictured is one of the telescopes NASA scientists used to study the eclipse.

NASA scientist outlines solar eclipse findings

Erick Mitchell
Monday, May 13, 2024
NASA researchers at the 580 Sports Complex during the total eclipse had hoped to understand more about the temperature and flow speed of the sun’s corona. Cloudy conditions, however, affected scientific research.NASA’s Dr.

BRIEFLY

Graduation Ceremony
Monday, May 13, 2024
Commencement exercises for the Lampasas High School Class of 2024 will be Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Badger Stadium. Gates will open at 6 p.m. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held at the high school gym.
Brock Langford places a hand on the back of this year’s LHS Prom King Trent Seneca while the other nominees, Preston Isom, Dillon DuVall, Keaton Black and Benjamin Ybarra, clap to congratulate their colleague. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Brock Langford places a hand on the back of this year’s LHS Prom King Trent Seneca while the other nominees, Preston Isom, Dillon DuVall, Keaton Black and Benjamin Ybarra, clap to congratulate their colleague. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Promenade dazzles in LHS gymnasium

News Staff
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Five-year-old Reagan Groves sips her apple juice “tea” while she enjoys socializing at the Teddy Bear Tea. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Five-year-old Reagan Groves sips her apple juice “tea” while she enjoys socializing at the Teddy Bear Tea. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Teddy Bear Tea Party

News Staff
Thursday, May 9, 2024

SHEEP AND GOAT AUCTION

News Staff
Thursday, May 9, 2024
The May 2 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows.Total receipts: 2,366. Previous week: 3,110.Trends: Light kids $10 lower. Slaughter kids $10 lower; slaughter nannies steady; replacement nannies $10 lower. Wool lambs $10 lower; Dorper lambs and Barbado lambs also $10 lower.
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Plenty of water for the ducks

News Staff
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Recent rains have completely filled the pond at Lometa Regional Park, covering the pavilion foundation and overflowing the water’s usual boundaries.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, May 9, 2024
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