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Lampasas County grand jury convened Wednesday as part of a new January 2022 term.
Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office Investigator David Thorp brought information that resulted in the indictment of Frankie James Boyer on a charge of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle on Dec. 17, 2021.
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Thursday, January 13, 2022
ARRESTS
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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.
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Thursday, January 13, 2022
A demolition bid was awarded Monday to tear down the old jail on Fourth Street. MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD
Former county jail set to be demolished
Monique Brand
The talk is over; the old Lampasas County Jail is set to disappear by demolition.
Thursday, January 13, 2022
Tree trimming project pushed back due to COVID-19, holidays
Anna Timmis
The city’s annual tree trimming around electric lines, originally scheduled to begin in December, started last Tuesday, according to City Secretary Becky Sims.
Thursday, January 13, 2022
City Manager Finley deGraffenried, right center, discussed several topics with city staff and members of the Lampasas City Council during a workshop Monday evening. YOUTUBE.COM
TxDOT to purchase city property
Alexandria Randolph
The Lampasas City Council discussed ongoing technicalities of the U.S. Highway 281 project in a regular meeting Monday.
City Manager Finley deGraffenried reported that the Texas Department of Transportation will purchase a strip of land from the city in order to cushion its U.S. 281 project.
Thursday, January 13, 2022
The winter season brings cold temperatures and cold or flu-like symptoms to many residents. METRO CREATIVE SERVICES
COVID, cold or allergies? Here are ways to determine your sickness this winter season
Mason Hines
COVID-19, cold or allergies? That is the question for anyone dealing with illness this winter.
It is important to distinguish allergy and cold symptoms from the flu or the novel coronavirus.
Thursday, January 13, 2022
BRIEFLY
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CANDIDATE FORUM
The Lampasas Area Texas Federation of Republican Women, Lampasas County Republican Party and Lampasas Republican Club will host a candidate forum Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the former middle school cafeteria, 103 N. Western St. The public is invited.
Thursday, January 13, 2022
This is the current map of the commissioners’ precincts. The Commissioners Court on Monday pulled out of its earlier plans to change the boundaries. FILE PHOTO
County officials take back redistricting plans
Monique Brand
The Lampasas County Commissioners Court rescinded its plans to perform redistricting in the county in a uniamous vote Monday morning.
This action follows six weeks of deliberation over reshuffling the commissioners’ precincts and voting precincts to achieve a “oneperson, one vote” balance.
Monday, January 10, 2022
Lampasas Independent School District reports steady enrollment numbers after the winter break. METRO CREATIVE SERVICES
School enrollment steady after holiday break
Monique Brand
Although school districts in the surrounding area have reported low attendance coming back from the holiday break, the Lampasas Independent School District numbers have been steady thus far.
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Monday, January 10, 2022
Hill earns grand championship at livestock show
News Staff
Housten Hill takes a photo with his family after his European steer was named grand champion at the Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show on Saturday. The premium sale garnered more than $430,000 for exhibitors. JEROMIAH LIZAMA | DISPATCH RECORD
Monday, January 10, 2022