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Stocking the creek with fish

News Staff
Thursday, June 15, 2023
City crews add fish to Sulphur Creek in advance of the KidFish and camping in the park event last weekend at W.M. Brook Park.

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, June 15, 2023
We would like to help get your group’s event(s) listed in the Dispatch Record Calendar. The listing of community events and meetings is free. Calendar items must be in writing. Email to news@lampasas. com, or mail to: Calendar Lampasas Dispatch Record P.O.
erick mitchell | dispatch record

erick mitchell | dispatch record

Historical commission recognized for its work

News Staff
Thursday, June 15, 2023
During Monday’s Lampasas County Commissioners Court meeting, County Judge Randy Hoyer presented members of the Lampasas County Historical Commission with a Distinguished Service Award from the Texas Historical Commission.

arrests

News Staff
Thursday, June 15, 2023
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.
Adam Barrios | dispatch record During Wednesday’s Annual Lampasas Hiring Event, job seekers stopped by tables to visit with representatives from Workforce Solutions of Central Texas, Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Department of Criminal Justice and other potential employers.

Adam Barrios | dispatch record During Wednesday’s Annual Lampasas Hiring Event, job seekers stopped by tables to visit with representatives from Workforce Solutions of Central Texas, Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Department of Criminal Justice and other potential employers.

Employers highlight options at job fair

Adam Barrios
Thursday, June 15, 2023
The Annual Lampasas Hiring Event took place Wednesday at the Calvert Municipal Building in downtown Lampasas. The event sought to bring in a variety of employers from several industries with employment opportunities available for local residents.

Man injured in motorcycle wreck

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, June 15, 2023
A Lampasas man was hospitalized last Friday after a motorcycle wreck that police attributed to gravel in the roadway. Lampasas Police Assistant Chief Charlie Boswell said the wreck occurred at 9:09 p.m. when a man in his early 20s was riding his new motorcycle on city streets.

CATTLE AUCTION REPORT

News Staff
Thursday, June 15, 2023
The report from the June 14 Lampasas Cattle Auction follows. Cattle and calves: Total cattle 421, compared to 281 last sale and 688 at this time last year. Compared to last sale, stockers were $10-$15 lower; feeder steers and heifers were $5-$7 higher.
Mr. Harris

Mr. Harris

Service set today for former constable Harris

News Staff
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Former Lometa-area constable John W. Harris died June 12, 2023 at the age of 80. He worked many years in the law enforcement field. A memorial service will be held June 16 at 10:30 a.m. at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas. Visitation is one hour before the service. Harris was born Jan.
The National Weather Service predicts high heat indices over the weekend. This NWS graphic shows Lampasas County was due for a heat index of between 105 and 110 degrees on Thursday. COURTESY GRAPHIC

The National Weather Service predicts high heat indices over the weekend. This NWS graphic shows Lampasas County was due for a heat index of between 105 and 110 degrees on Thursday. COURTESY GRAPHIC

High heat grips Central Texas

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Triple-digit temperatures are well on their way to Lampasas, and the heat index may rise to 110 next week. Friday could see a high of 106 degrees Fahrenheit in the area, launching what could be numerous days of three-digit temperatures, and the first 100-degree highs of the season.
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