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Good crowd in attendance at music event

News Staff
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Lampasas County Museum’s concert series has drawn good audiences. The performance above was held outdoors to accommodate a larger group, but others in the series have been indoors at 303 S. Western Ave. The free music performances are scheduled through the end of April.

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, March 23, 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.
A grass fire along U.S. Highway 281 South past the entrance to Lampasas High School sent smoke across the roadway Wednesday afternoon, and area fire crews had to be called in to assist the Lampasas Fire Department in putting out the blaze. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

A grass fire along U.S. Highway 281 South past the entrance to Lampasas High School sent smoke across the roadway Wednesday afternoon, and area fire crews had to be called in to assist the Lampasas Fire Department in putting out the blaze. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Grass fire burns near U.S. 281

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, March 23, 2023
A six-acre grass fire during high winds on Wednesday required the assistance of the Texas Forestry Service before it could be extinguished. The fire was just outside Lampasas County on U.S. Highway 281 South. Lampasas Fire Department Cpt.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, March 23, 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.
A Kempner firefighter examines the ceiling during fire suppression activities Sunday afternoon. COURTESY PHOTO

A Kempner firefighter examines the ceiling during fire suppression activities Sunday afternoon. COURTESY PHOTO

Home fire caused by embers from fireplace

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, March 23, 2023
First responders were able to save the majority of a Kempner house after embers ignited the structure Sunday afternoon. Kempner Volunteer Fire Department responded to a single-story home in the 600 block of County Road 3365 at about 1:54 p.m. for a report of a structure fire. KVFD Lt.
Phill Pall was named the county’s new Veterans Service Officer at the March 13 Lampasas County Commissioners Court meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Phill Pall was named the county’s new Veterans Service Officer at the March 13 Lampasas County Commissioners Court meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Pall looks to make impact as new veterans service officer for Lampasas County

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Twenty-one-year Navy veteran Phill Pall has been appointed as the new Veterans Service Officer for Lampasas County. The former Navy commander is eager to help Lampasas County veterans receive the help they need.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Skateboarding park now ready for use

News Staff
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Construction of the Lampasas Skate Park was completed last week. City officials reported that the park opened on March 13, and an official ceremony at the facility would be scheduled at a future date.

BRIEFLY

Diamondback Jubilee
Thursday, March 23, 2023
The Diamondback Jubilee, hosted annually by the Lometa Lions Club, will take place this weekend at Lometa Regional Park. The Diamondback Rodeo opens at 7:30 p.m. tonight and Saturday, with a concert and dance scheduled both evenings from 9 p.m. to midnight.
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