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Pool to host Moonlight Swim

Pool to host Moonlight Swim

Pool to host Moonlight Swim

Hancock Springs Free-Flow Swim Area will offer a Moonlight Swim tonight from 7-11 p.m. Participants may bring a potluck dish to share, and music will be provided by a DJ. FILE PHOTO

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.
This structure burned until around 10 a.m. Wednesday, when firefighters from four agencies were able to contain the blaze. MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

This structure burned until around 10 a.m. Wednesday, when firefighters from four agencies were able to contain the blaze. MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

Fire destroys building on FM 580 East

Multiple departments responded Wednesday to the report of a structure fire at a property on FM 580 East. Emergency units originally were dispatched at 9:15 a.m., and additional assistance was requested at 9:23 a.m.

DISTRICT COURT

Lampasas County 27 th District Court is set to convene today, with Judge John Gauntt presiding over the day’s hearings. Action taken June 24 will be reported in an upcoming edition. Schedule changes were announced earlier in June for various hearings.
Annual car cruise draws hundreds to park

Annual car cruise draws hundreds to park

Annual car cruise draws hundreds to park

Jesse Metheny shows off his Chevy Camaro during Saturday’s burnout competition. He took home second place. Read more about the Sulphur Creek Car Cruise in Sports on page 6. CHRIS MILES | DISPATCH RECORD
Lampasas County, along with most of the state, is experiencing some form of drought and scorching temperatures. Pictured here is the pond in Lometa, which shows low water levels. MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas County, along with most of the state, is experiencing some form of drought and scorching temperatures. Pictured here is the pond in Lometa, which shows low water levels. MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

Runnin’ dry

Lampasas is experiencing one of its worst droughts since 2011, as is the rest of the state. Many experts believe the state will be close to those historic drought levels sooner rather than later. As of June 13, the U.S.