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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. NOV.
Scouts honor military veterans

Scouts honor military veterans

Scouts honor military veterans

Seven-year-old Hanna Springs Elementary School student and Cub Scout Pack 100 member Leon McKee places flags at United States veterans’ graves along with Twyla McKee at Oak Hill Cemetary last Saturday. Members of the community held various events this week for Veterans Day.

Lampasas City Council approves revised building codes

New structures within the city limits will fall under revised building codes starting in early 2022. The Lampasas City Council approved a second reading Monday night of an ordinance to adopt the new rules. Updated building codes will affect both commercial and residential structures.
Veterans program recognizes service to country

Veterans program recognizes service to country

Veterans program recognizes service to country

U.S. Marine veteran Trey McMillan, far left, joined U.S. Army veterans Don Davis, center, and Michael Sibberson in honoring the flag during the national anthem portion of the Veterans Day appreciation ceremony held by Lampasas Middle School on Wednesday. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD
This is the current map of the Lampasas County commissioners’ precincts. The yellow section is Precinct 2, represented by Jamie Smart. The blue section is Precinct 3, represented by Lewis Bridges. The green section is Precinct 4, represented by Mark Rainwater, and the red section is Precinct 1, represented by Bobby Carroll. LAMPASAS COUNTY JUDGE’S OFFICE | COURTESY PHOTO

This is the current map of the Lampasas County commissioners’ precincts. The yellow section is Precinct 2, represented by Jamie Smart. The blue section is Precinct 3, represented by Lewis Bridges. The green section is Precinct 4, represented by Mark Rainwater, and the red section is Precinct 1, represented by Bobby Carroll. LAMPASAS COUNTY JUDGE’S OFFICE | COURTESY PHOTO

County Commissioners Court talks possible precinct redistricting

The latest U.S. Census numbers show Lampasas County had more than a 10% increase in population, from 19,677 residents in 2010 to 21,627 in 2020 — a gain of almost 2,000 people. Enter redistricting.

BRIEFLY

FOOD PANTRY St. Mary Catholic Church will hold its monthly drive-through food pantry on Nov. 19 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. All in need are welcome. Come to the church parking lot at 701 N. Key in Lampasas, and volunteers will load up the vehicle with groceries.

Lometa ISD to host Veterans Day program

The public is invited to the Lometa Independent School District’s Veterans Day ceremony Thursday from 10-11 a.m. in the school’s new gymnasium. Students will offer a musical tribute. The keynote speaker will be former county commissioner Lowell Ivey.