Players gather for monthly bridge

Sixteen players enjoyed the recent Community Bridge event in the fellowship hall at First Presbyterian Church. Kathy Griffis-Bailey took first place, Pattie Spradley was second, and Mary Lou Laird was third. Kathy Bailey and Tim Cockburn won the slam prize, and Cockburn also won the door prize.

NEWSMAKERS

FORMER LAMPASAS ISD SUPERINTENDENT DIES The Texas Association of School Administrators has announced the death of Dr. Norman Hall on Aug. 15, 2023 at the age of 100. Hall was superintendent of the Lampasas school district in the 1970s.

City of Lampasas announces advisory board openings

The city of Lampasas is accepting applications for volunteer board positions, officials announced this week. This month, 21 positions on various advisory boards are up for renewal, with several possible vacancies.

Martinez trial scheduled

Jury trial has been set for a Lampasas man facing felony charges of child sexual abuse.

DISTRICT COURT

Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge John Gauntt presiding over the day’s hearings. Defendant Rashad Valento Byron Parkinson of Copperas Cove received 12 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on a charge of sexual assault of a child.

ARRESTS

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.

Tickets available for annual Lampasas County Wine Tour

The 12th Annual Lampasas County Wine Tour is set for Sept. 23. The Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce-sponsored event this year will feature beer and spirits, in addition to the wine offerings from area vineyards. Tickets are $110 per person.

Lometa officials confirm internal investigation

Lometa city officials have confirmed there is an ongoing investigation taking place at the municipal level, but they have been mum on the details.

KWSC members voice concerns at board meeting

Kempner Water Supply Corp. members turned out in good numbers at Wednesday night’s board meeting, held at the Kempner Volunteer Fire Department. More than 100 KWSC customers were present for the session.

Banners fly proudly at Badger Field

The Friday night high school football tradition is set to commence for another season at Badger Field, and the stadium is decorated with new flags displaying school and state pride. Lampasas will compete tonight with the Elgin Wildcats in a Senior Night matchup at the home stadium.