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Cantu wiretapping case set for trial

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, February 8, 2024
A trial date has been slated for former Lometa Police Chief Melissa Cantu in a case where she has been charged with wiretapping. Cantu will appear in court March 25 to face a jury trial -- a course her attorney, Ben Michael of Michael & Associates of Austin, said is desired.

arrests

News Staff
Thursday, February 8, 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.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Drainage project commences along highway

News Staff
Thursday, February 8, 2024
A Texas Department of Transportation project along South U.S. Highway 281 started this week, with drainage improvements to begin the initial phase. Motorists should expect some delays from the E.E. Ohnmeiss intersection at the Hostess House south past Lampasas High School to the Burnet County line.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Contract workers have begun a drainage project for the Texas Department of Transportation along South U.S. Highway 281. This initial work is part of an extended TxDOT project designed to improve safety and mobility along the highway from the Burnet County line through the area where the Hostess House sits.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Contract workers have begun a drainage project for the Texas Department of Transportation along South U.S. Highway 281. This initial work is part of an extended TxDOT project designed to improve safety and mobility along the highway from the Burnet County line through the area where the Hostess House sits.

TxDOT begins U.S. 281 work near high school; Hostess House entrance to be relocated

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, February 8, 2024
The Texas Department of Transportation started construction efforts Monday on its road improvement project from the Burnet-Lampasas County line to the Central Texas Expressway/ U.S. Highway 281 intersection by Sulphur Creek. Construction has begun later than the anticipated fall 2023 start time.

BRIEFLY

Square Foot Gardening
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Lampasas Community Gardens will hold a Square Foot Gardening class on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the county annex building, 409 S. Pecan St. in Lampasas. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. HIGH VALLEY CEMETERY ASSOCIATION High Valley Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting Feb.
Precinct 1 Commissioner Bobby Carroll is unopposed in the upcoming March Republican Primary. He expressed his appreciation for the voters of Lampasas County. FILE PHOTO

Precinct 1 Commissioner Bobby Carroll is unopposed in the upcoming March Republican Primary. He expressed his appreciation for the voters of Lampasas County. FILE PHOTO

Commissioner Carroll seeks another term serving county

News Staff
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Precinct 1 County Commissioner Bobby Carroll has several projects he would like to see completed for Lampasas County. That is among the reasons motivating him to seek another term on the Lampasas County Commissioners Court.

KWSC notifies of main line break

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, February 5, 2024
Kempner Water Supply Corporation announced a break in a main line on Monday afternoon. In a message to members sent at 4:14 p.m., KWSC officials said construction crews in the area of Mattew Spicer Road struck and broke a water line, affecting water service to customers.
Lampasas students, from left, Jade Arzola, Veronica Butler and Loreily Mejia placed in various journalism contests at the Round Rock meet. courtesy photo

Lampasas students, from left, Jade Arzola, Veronica Butler and Loreily Mejia placed in various journalism contests at the Round Rock meet. courtesy photo

LHS students place at Round Rock UIL meet

News Staff
Monday, February 5, 2024
The Lampasas High School UIL Academic team traveled to Round Rock High School recently for a day of competition practice and preparation. Several students returned with nice awards for their efforts. Veronica Butler earned first place in copy editing.
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