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Human remains found at Briggs

Burnet County Sheriff’s Office authorities issued a statement Thursday afternoon regarding human remains found in a wooded area in Briggs on Nov. 4. BCSO officials said deputies were dispatched to a property near the Briggs community “in response to a citizen report of possible human remains.

GRAND JURY

Lampasas County grand jury convened Wednesday to continue the July term. Lampasas County/District Attorney John Greenwood presented information that resulted in the indictment of Kaleb Glenn Rucker on a charge of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle on Oct. 1.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Cub Scout Pack 100 led the audience in reciting the pledge of allegiance, while the 62nd Engineer Battalion -- the city of Kempner’s partner battalion from Fort Cavazos -- presented the colors to open the Nov. 11 Veterans Day ceremony at Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Cub Scout Pack 100 led the audience in reciting the pledge of allegiance, while the 62nd Engineer Battalion -- the city of Kempner’s partner battalion from Fort Cavazos -- presented the colors to open the Nov. 11 Veterans Day ceremony at Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park.

Veterans honored at Kempner program

The city of Kempner hosted its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Saturday morning at the Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park. Several dozen residents in attendance proudly held their hands over their hearts to pay tribute to America and honor our nation’s heroes. Retired Chief Warrant Officer 3 Steven A.

Lometa council discusses vehicle ordinance, financial audit

Meeting in regular session on Nov. 6, the Lometa City Council addressed public concerns, the city’s abandoned car ordinance and results of the municipality’s 2022-2023 financial audit. Speaking in open forum, Lometa business owner Mario Maldonado addressed the council regarding code enforcement.

BRIEFLY

County Judge Randy Hoyer has lifted the current order restricting outdoor burning that the Commissioners Court implemented Oct. 23. Burning in the county will be allowed until 6 p.m. on Nov. 30.
Principal Wesley Graham gave trustees an overview of the academic success and recognitions students at the Lampasas Middle School campus have recorded recently. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Principal Wesley Graham gave trustees an overview of the academic success and recognitions students at the Lampasas Middle School campus have recorded recently. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

LMS principal provides campus updates to school board

Throughout the year, each campus in the Lampasas Independent School District offers reports to the Board of Trustees during monthly meetings. Lampasas Middle School Principal Wesley Graham was first on the list this school year. During the school board meeting Nov.

BRIEFLY

BURN BAN LIFTED  County Judge Randy Hoyer has lifted the current order restricting outdoor burning that the Commissioners Court implemented Oct. 23. Burning in the county will be allowed until 6 p.m. on Nov. 30.
Gulay Akkus-Nart brought the October program for the Pierian Club, a presentation on olive oil and its benefits. courtesy photo

Gulay Akkus-Nart brought the October program for the Pierian Club, a presentation on olive oil and its benefits. courtesy photo

Pierian Club hears presentation on olives and oils

“Olive oil has been celebrated for centuries as a cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet and as a golden elixir for health,” Gulay Akkus-Nart, a Burnet County resident and importer of olives and olive oil, told members of the Pierian Club during their October meeting.

Veterans Day/Thanksgiving set for Saturday

The Lampasas Veterans of Foreign Wars and Lampasas Community Kitchen are partnering for to hold their Second Annual Veterans Day/Thanksgiving meal. Organizers said they welcome donations. The event will be Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at VFW Post 8539 in Lampasas.