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arrests

News Staff
Thursday, October 13, 2022
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.

district court

News Staff
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week for its first session this month. Judge John Gauntt presided over the day’s hearings.

Court approves IT position, pay increase for election workers

Monique Brand
Thursday, October 13, 2022
The county has acquired a part-time information technology employee after a unanimous vote Tuesday by the Lampasas County Commissioners Court. U.S. Army veteran Mercedes Barrera will be responsible for the county’s technical support, project management and system administration.

CATTLE AUCTION

News Staff
Thursday, October 13, 2022
The report from the Oct. 12 Lampasas Cattle Auction follows. Cattle and calves: Total cattle 556, compared to 607 last sale and 730 at this time last year. Compared to last sale, feeder steers and heifers were $5-$7 higher. Slaughter cows and slaughter bulls were $3-$5 lower.
This sign along U.S. Highway 190 East in Kempner announces the coming of a new coffee shop to the city. Some residents have voiced concerns about the nature of the business venture. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RCORD

This sign along U.S. Highway 190 East in Kempner announces the coming of a new coffee shop to the city. Some residents have voiced concerns about the nature of the business venture. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RCORD

Bohica Espresso owners respond to citizen outcry

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, October 13, 2022
The owners of Bohica Espresso, a burlesque coffee house that plans to open in Kempner, said the citizen outcry against their business only furthers their drive to establish in the small town.
MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Barn Martian among new sculpture pieces

News Staff
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Lampasas Association for the Arts has installed five new works at the Hanna Springs Sculpture Garden in Campbell Park and one at W.M. Brook Park that will enhance the aesthetic beauty of the area for the next year. “Barn Martian” by Dave Speer is among the pieces available for viewing.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Thursday, October 13, 2022
BLOOD DRIVE The next American Red Cross Community Blood Drive will be Nov. 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at First Street Church of Christ, 201 W. First St. To schedule an appointment, call 800-733-2767 or go online to redcrossblood.org.
Kempner Volunteer Fire Department Chief Dan Hause shares his thoughts on the burn ban, which is set to expire Oct. 23. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Kempner Volunteer Fire Department Chief Dan Hause shares his thoughts on the burn ban, which is set to expire Oct. 23. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Commissioners Court to consider revisions to county burn ban

Monique Brand
Thursday, October 13, 2022
The public is invited for an in-depth discussion with the Lampasas County Commissioners Court on the county’s burn ban, and specifically the potential banning of fireworks.
Mrs. Meyers

Mrs. Meyers

Funeral services scheduled for Wanda Meyers

News Staff
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Wanda M. Meyers, 92, of Lampasas died on Oct. 11, 2022, at her home in Lampasas. Visitation with the family of the longtime community volunteer will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel on Oct. 14 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be take place Oct. 15 at 3 p.m.
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