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Sheep and goat auction

News Staff
Monday, October 31, 2022
The Oct. 20 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows. Total receipts: 2,434. Previous week: 1,707. Trends: Light kids steady. Slaughter kids steady to $5 higher; slaughter nannies steady to $5 higher; replacement nannies steady.
A mobile home on Pecan Street in Lometa shows the vestiges of damage after a fire early Thursday morning. Lometa Volunteer Fire Chief Bobby Odom said no injuries were reported in the fire. mason hines | dispatch record

A mobile home on Pecan Street in Lometa shows the vestiges of damage after a fire early Thursday morning. Lometa Volunteer Fire Chief Bobby Odom said no injuries were reported in the fire. mason hines | dispatch record

No injuries in Thursday house fire

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, October 31, 2022
No one was reported injured in a house fire that damaged a Lometa structure early Thursday morning. Lometa Volunteer Fire Department Chief Bobby Odom said volunteers responded to a house in the 200 block of Pecan Street at about 5 a.m. Thursday after receiving the report of a fire.
Lometa Police Chief Melissa Cantu and Police Officer Kenny Murray speak to Lometa fourthgraders during Career Day. mason hines | dispatch record

Lometa Police Chief Melissa Cantu and Police Officer Kenny Murray speak to Lometa fourthgraders during Career Day. mason hines | dispatch record

Lometa ISD hosts Career Day so students can learn about vocations

Mason Hines
Monday, October 31, 2022
Lometa Independent School District hosted a Career Day on Thursday, inviting various industry professionals to make presentations to students from all grades. Twelve different presenters ranging from police officers to realtors participated in the event.

Recent storm causes truck to overturn

News Staff
Monday, October 31, 2022
DPS troopers responded Oct. 24 at 7:50 p.m. to the report of a box truck that rolled over onto its side. A 2022 Yellow Cub Cadet box truck, operated by a 29-year-old male from Lincoln, Texas, was traveling eastbound on U.S. Highway 190 about one mile from the Lampasas city limits.

CORRECTION

News Staff
Monday, October 31, 2022
A story in the Oct. 28 edition of the Dispatch Record listed an incorrect date for the next meeting of the Lampasas County Commissioners Court. The Commissioners Court is set to hold its next regular meeting Nov. 14 at 9 a.m. in the first-floor courtroom of the Lampasas County Courthouse.

Recap of candidates on Nov. 8 ballot

News Staff
Monday, October 31, 2022
The early-voting period in Lampasas County continues this week at the Election Office, 407 S. Pecan St. Suite 102, across from the courthouse. As of press deadline Monday morning, 2,796 county residents had cast a ballot. Early balloting is offered from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday.
Delores Coberley

Delores Coberley

KWSC seeks new general manager

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, October 31, 2022
Kempner Water Supply Corp. is seeking a new general manager after the resignation of a 10-year employee. KWSC said former general manager Delores Coberley submitted her resignation this summer. Her last day in office was Aug. 24.

Lometa ISD discusses bond issuance

Mason Hines
Monday, October 31, 2022
Lometa Independent School District’s Board of Trustees met Oct. 24 for its regular monthly meeting. The agenda items focused on the potential for a new bond, as well as new equipment being purchased. Discussion about the athletic program, however, led off the evening.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, October 31, 2022
BURN BAN LIFTED County Judge Randy Hoyer has lifted the burn ban until Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. WELCOME EVENTS The chamber’s Hunters’ Welcome will take place in the H-E-B parking lot Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. A barbecue sandwich lunch is $10.
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