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MEETINGS ON TAP Lampasas County Commissioners Court is slated to meet Monday at 9 a.m. in the first-floor courtroom at the courthouse, 501 E. Fourth St. Lampasas City Council will gather Monday at 5:30 p.m. for a workshop and at 6 p.m. for its meeting in Council Chambers, upstairs at 302 E.

Lampasas man indicted on child assault charges

BY ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH DISPATCH RECORD A Lampasas County man was indicted last month on charges of  sexual assault following a report made three years after the alleged assault.

Celebrating a Lampasas County tradition

The Fort Hood First Cavalry presents the colors with a flare Friday night at the Riata Roundup Rodeo. Results from the rodeo will appear in Friday’s edition. ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH RECORD

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EARLY VOTING TO CONCLUDE Today marks the last day of early voting for the May 7 election. In Lampasas, two City Council seats are contested, and two school board seats are on the ballot. Lometa voters also will elect two council members.

Riata royalty to be crowned

The crowning of the Riata Roundup Rodeo Queen and her court will take place Friday at 7:30 p.m. before the rodeo competition begins. Festivities will be held at the 580 Sports Complex. The riata is sponsored by the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce.

Pierian Club honors graduating Junior Pierians and their mothers

The Junior Pierian senior girls and their mothers gathered April 20 for a celebration dinner given by members of the Pierian Club. The dinner was held at the home of Carol Wright, with co-hostesses Ruth Martin, Lucy Walker and Alicia Straley, president of the Pierian Club.

Summer meals offered at no cost for youth up to age 18

The Lampasas ISD Nutrition Services Department has announced that its summer meals program will be offered again this year at no cost. Children and teens through age 18, plus LISD students with disabilities up to age 21, are eligible. No paperwork is required to participate.