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One injured in rollover wreck

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, September 19, 2022
A San Saba man was transported to a Temple hospital with serious injuries after a rollover wreck in Lampasas County early Wednesday morning. According to Texas DPS authorities, a 28-year-old man from San Saba was traveling southbound on FM 580 East at 3:25 a.m.
After having to cancel the local observation of National Night Out last year, law enforcement agencies and officials will stage the community engagement event again this year. Booths with giveaways will be set up, as is pictured here, and food and activities will be offered. FILE PHOTO

After having to cancel the local observation of National Night Out last year, law enforcement agencies and officials will stage the community engagement event again this year. Booths with giveaways will be set up, as is pictured here, and food and activities will be offered. FILE PHOTO

National Night Out events set for Oct. 4

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, September 19, 2022
National Night Out is set for Oct. 4, and Lampasas County communities will be hosting local events after last year’s hiatus. Lometa and Copperas Cove both celebrated National Night Out last October, but the event was not held in the city of Lampasas due to a concern about rising COVID-19 cases.

Kempner man indicted on murder charge

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, September 19, 2022
A Kempner man remains in Bell County Jail after authorities said he shot and killed his roommate in April. Ian Drew St. Joseph-Valderrama, 38, was indicted on a charge of murder, a firstdegree felony, in the 27th District Court of Bell County on July 20.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, September 19, 2022
YOUNG LIFE BANQUET Lampasas County Young Life will hold its annual banquet Sunday from 5-7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church’s Wesley Fellowship Hall, 2 Alexander Dr. Dinner, live music, and various auctions will be part of the event.
Kyle Wright and Lillian Porter will wed in an Oct. 1 ceremony in College Station. courtesy photo

Kyle Wright and Lillian Porter will wed in an Oct. 1 ceremony in College Station. courtesy photo

Engagement announced

News Staff
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Col. and Mrs. William Porter of Fort Rucker, Alabama, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Lillian, to Kyle Alexander Wright, son of retired Col. and Mrs. Robert A. Wright IV of Austin. The bride-elect is a graduate of Texas A&M University with a bachelor of arts degree in psychology.
Streamlined navigation and a more modern look are features of the newly redesigned website for the city of Lampasas. screenshot | lampasas.org

Streamlined navigation and a more modern look are features of the newly redesigned website for the city of Lampasas. screenshot | lampasas.org

Lampasas website gets a redesign

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, September 15, 2022
The city of Lampasas is rocking a new look online after last week’s launch of a brand-new web design. The newly designed website was launched officially on Sept.

Balloting opens for annual Best of the Best contest

News Staff
Thursday, September 15, 2022
The Lampasas Dispatch Record’s popular Best of the Best Reader’s Choice contest kicks off this month. This marks the seventh year the newspaper has offered balloting to recognize readers’ favorite people and business services in Lampasas County. A ballot appears on page 5 of today’s edition.
courtesy photo

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A day of service and remembrance

News Staff
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Joe Adams, Lampasas Fire Department deputy chief for administrative support services, shares breakfast with his grandchildren, from left, Kooper Tolsin, Merrit McDonald and Ellie McDonald during Kline Whitis Elementary School’s Patriot Day event on Monday that honored first responders.

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, September 15, 2022
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.
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