Fundraiser aids fire department toy drive

The second annual First Responders Spaghetti Dinner and Toy Drive was held Sunday at the Lampasas Fire Station. More than $600 was raised, and toy donations were collected that will be distributed at Christmastime.

DISTRICT COURT

Lampasas County 27 th District Court convened last week with Judge John Gauntt presiding over the day’s hearings. Defendant Noah Dan Joy of North Zulch entered pleas of guilty to two charges: engaging in organized criminal activity and possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram.

Lampasan to be tried in child sex assault case

A 23-year-old Lampasas man is set for jury trial in mid-November on charges of child rape. Zachary Austin Kelley could face a jury trial in Lampasas County 27 th District Court on Nov. 15. Jury announcement is to be made on Nov. 5. Kelley was indicted Sept.

ARRESTS

The following arrests were reported to the Lampasas Dispatch Record by area law enforcement officials. The Lampasas Dispatch Record prints the name and charge(s) of people arrested on at least one Class B misdemeanor – or more serious – charge. OCT.

Calvery case still in pre-trial stage

A jury trial has been set for a man accused in a 2005 child rape case, court officials said. The trial for Kasey Shannon Calvery, 42, of Midland, has been set tentatively for Dec. 13 in 27 th District Court.

AdventHealth Rollins Brook hospital to offer free flu clinic

AdventHealth Rollins Brook will hold a free community flu clinic on Thursday from 4-7 p.m. Health professionals will administer the flu vaccine on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Anyone six months of age or older can get vaccinated.

City manager confident about Hostess House renovation timeline

With the Lampasas City Council re-evaluating renovation plans for the Hostess House, city staff is confident the work will be completed by the beginning of 2023.

BRIEFLY

BEND FUNDRAISER Bend Community Center will be the site for the annual fundraiser on Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. A fish fry with all the trimmings will be served by donation only. A cake auction and silent auction also will be offered. Face masks are optional.