DISTRICT COURT

Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge John Gauntt presiding over the day’s hearings. Defendant Joshua Damon Sanchez of Lampasas entered a plea of true and was found true of cruelty to non-livestock animal: kill/ poison/cause serious bodily injury.

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.

Man faces child rape charge

A 24-year-old Lampasas man was arrested Monday on a charge of aggravated sexual assault of a child, after he entered a plea agreement on similar charges in January. Zachary Austin Kelley turned himself in to the Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office Monday.

Rollin’ down the street with Spring Ho spirit

This year’s festival theme, “Let Freedom Spring,” was depicted on this Lampasas Independent School District school bus, driven by Cathy Schneider, as a parade entry last week. Hundreds gathered around downtown Lampasas to view the event. CHRIS MILES | DISPATCH RECORD

BRIEFLY

BLOOD DRIVE AdventHealth Rollins Brook will host a Carter BloodCare community blood drive Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the hospital parking lot, 608 N. Key Ave. To sign up, call Kathy Long at 512- 564-2211 or go to the link at https:// ww3.greatpartners.

Kempner's first city manager submits resignation

City Manager David C. Williams II submitted his resignation Tuesday before the Kempner City Council regular meeting. The council approved his resignation with a 4 to 1 vote after executive session, with Place 2 Thomas Combs voted in opposition.

SHEEP, GOAT AUCTION

The July 7 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows. Total receipts: 3,826. Previous week: 5,960. Trends: Light kids $10- $15 lower. Slaughter kids $10- $15 lower; slaughter nannies $10 lower; replacement nannies $10 lower.