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Two county officials resign from posts

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, January 12, 2023
The Lampasas County Commissioners Court convened Monday for its first regular meeting of the new year. One of the important items on the agenda was handling the resignation of Precinct 4 Constable Mandy Esparza.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Thursday, January 12, 2023
AG APPRAISALS Texas Parks & Wildlife Department biologists will discuss requirements on how to maintain an agricultural appraisal through wildlife management at a Jan. 20 seminar in Burnet. The in-person session is from 8 a.m. to noon at AgriLife Extension, 607 N. Vandeveer in Burnet.

SHEEP AND GOAT AUCTION

News Staff
Monday, January 9, 2023
The Jan. 5 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows. Total receipts: 2,673. Previous week: 2,666. Trends: Light kids steady. Slaughter kids steady; slaughter nannies $10-$15 higher; replacement nannies $10 higher.

Filing for local elections approaches

Erick Mitchell
Monday, January 9, 2023
Filing for city elections in Lampasas, Kempner and Lometa is inching closer. Multiple positions on the Lampasas and Lometa school boards also will be up for grabs. Filing for all positions will be offered from Jan. 18 through Feb. 17. Elections will be held May 6.
The Crime Stoppers mobile app is one way citizens can submit tips anonymously. Tips that lead to an arrest or recovery of stolen property are rewarded. ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH RECORD

The Crime Stoppers mobile app is one way citizens can submit tips anonymously. Tips that lead to an arrest or recovery of stolen property are rewarded. ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH RECORD

Area Crime Stoppers group receives state recognition for its work

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, January 9, 2023
Local Crime Stoppers volunteers will celebrate Crime Stoppers Month in January with a bit of extra recognition this year. On Dec. 21, Gov. Greg Abbott signed a proclamation designating January 2023 as Crime Stoppers’ Month.

Blood drive slated

News Staff
Monday, January 9, 2023
The next American Red Cross Community Blood Drive is Feb. 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Feb. 15 from 12:30-5:30 p.m. at First Street Church of Christ. To set up an appointment time, call 800-RedCross, go online to RedCrossBlood.org or use the RedCross app.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, January 9, 2023
PILOT’S ASSOCIATION The next quarterly meeting of the Lampasas Pilot’s Association will be Saturday at 8 a.m. in the back dining room of Putters & Gutters Fun Center in Lampasas. All aviation and drone enthusiasts are invited to attend.
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