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SHEEP AND GOAT AUCTION

News Staff
Monday, March 14, 2022
The March 10 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows. Total receipts: 2,650. Previous week: 3,684. Trends: Light kids $5 lower. Slaughter kids steady; slaughter nannies; replacement nannies steady. Wool lambs, Dorper lambs and Barbado lambs were all $5-$10 lower. Prices follow.

NEWSMAKERS

News Staff
Monday, March 14, 2022
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY Baylor University recently recognized the nearly 1,800 graduates who received their degrees during summer and fall commencement ceremonies. Among the graduates was Jalynn Jessica King of Lampasas.

Two constable vacancies filled by court on Monday

Monique Brand
Monday, March 14, 2022
Two county constables seats were filled via appointment Monday afternoon. The Lampasas County Commissioners Court appointed Bob Montgomery to fill the Precinct 1 constable position. On Feb. 28, the court accepted the resignation of Precinct 1 Constable Dennis James.
County residents hold up signs asking the Commissioners Court to vote “No” on a reinvestment zone for 3,800 acres of land where a solar farm could be constructed that would cover about 1,500 acres within the tract. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

County residents hold up signs asking the Commissioners Court to vote “No” on a reinvestment zone for 3,800 acres of land where a solar farm could be constructed that would cover about 1,500 acres within the tract. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Residents voice opposition to solar farm project

Monique Brand
Monday, March 14, 2022
More than 100 residents gathered inside the county courthouse Monday morning for a public hearing on a possible solar energy farm considering development within Lampasas County.
County should see warm weather this week

County should see warm weather this week

County should see warm weather this week

News Staff
Monday, March 14, 2022
After last week’s cold snap, clear skies and spring-like weather should be prevalent across the Lampasas area. Expect high temperatures in the low to mid-70s. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD
Elections are canceled in Kempner as both seats were uncontested.

Elections are canceled in Kempner as both seats were uncontested.

Kempner cancels its May 7 election

Monique Brand
Monday, March 14, 2022
Incumbents David Richardson and Thomas Combs were declared elected for another term on the Kempner City Council on Tuesday, as the council members voted unanimously to cancel the May 7 municipal election. No contested seats would have been on the ballot.
Got a warrant? The Municipal Court suggests taking care of it before you face arrest. METRO CREATIVE SERVICES

Got a warrant? The Municipal Court suggests taking care of it before you face arrest. METRO CREATIVE SERVICES

Warrant roundup open to March 26

Veronica Butler
Monday, March 14, 2022
The Lampasas Municipal Court is teaming up with the Texas Marshals Association and McCreary, Veselka, Bragg & Allen – a collections agency out of Austin – to participate in a Warrant Roundup. The event started Feb. 28 and will continue until March 26.
WEATHER

WEATHER

WEATHER

News Staff
Monday, March 14, 2022
Total rainfall for 2022: 1.76 in. Data from the Lower Colorado River Authority (site 11 miles west-northwest of Lampasas, near Nix).
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