News

Davis family donates custom grill to Adamsville firefighters

Davis family donates custom grill to Adamsville firefighters

Davis family donates custom grill to Adamsville firefighters

The Adamsville Volunteer Fire Department dedicated its new barbecue pit on Saturday during an event at the Adamsville Community Center. The pit was donated by Chester and Jeanell Davis, and their son Dustin Davis, who designed and built the barbecue pit.

DISTRICT COURT

Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge John Gauntt presiding over the day’s hearings. Defendant Ricky Rene Wilson of Amarillo entered a plea of guilty and was found guilty of possession of a controlled substance greater than or equal to 4 grams and less than 200 grams.

ARRESTS

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.

Burn ban still in place despite rainfall

Although rainfall and cooler temperatures were recorded this week, county officials did not lift the burn ban. The topic was discussed briefly Monday among members of the Lampasas County Commissioners Court and Sheriff Jess Ramos.
MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Rain, rain, please stay!

The Lampasas area experienced some rainfall over several days this past week. The National Weather Service predicts more rain chances this coming week with a 50% chance on Monday and Tuesday. Lower chances of rainfall are expected through the rest of the week.
MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas ISD approves $37.7 million for operations budget

With approval of the district’s budget Monday night, the Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees proposed a drop in the property tax rate and a raise in pay for employees. The general fund budget for the new school year will be more than $37.
MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD The Matterhorn Express Pipeline will run 490 miles west to east across Texas. It will cross Lampasas County at the southwestern corner, as shown in the area circled above.

MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD The Matterhorn Express Pipeline will run 490 miles west to east across Texas. It will cross Lampasas County at the southwestern corner, as shown in the area circled above.

Matterhorn pipeline to pass through Lampasas County

Officials with a pipeline project that is set to cross Lampasas County said more public meetings will be held to keep landowners informed. The Matterhorn Express Pipeline is a joint venture among WhiteWater, EnLink Midstream, Devon Energy Corp.

STEWARDSHIP WEBINAR

Dr. Scott Nolte, Texas A&M University Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, will speak on “Drift Management: Wind, Weather and Whether or Not to Spray” Thursday at noon in a Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management Stewardship Webinar. Registration will close Wednesday at noon.
MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

STALEMATE: Hanna Springs renovation decision postponed

City officials and local history enthusiasts reached a stalemate Monday evening regarding the future of the stone wall that surrounds the Hanna Springs. The Lampasas City Council voted to fence the springs area and postpone any decision on renovations until more discussions can take place.