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Alamo cannon to be fired at Kempner Fest Cannon shots are scheduled to be fired at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. during Saturday’s Kempner Fest at Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park. A re-enactment group is pictured above at a recent event. David Williams | COURTESY PHOTO

Alamo cannon to be fired at Kempner Fest Cannon shots are scheduled to be fired at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. during Saturday’s Kempner Fest at Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park. A re-enactment group is pictured above at a recent event. David Williams | COURTESY PHOTO

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, June 17, 2021
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DISTRICT COURT

News Staff
Thursday, June 17, 2021
Lampasas County 27 th Distric Court convened last week with Judge John Gauntt presiding over the day’s hearings. Defendant Abraham Rodriguez of Lampasas entered a plea of guilty to a charge of engaging in organized criminal activity, and he received five years’ deferred probation.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, June 17, 2021
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.
Goats rest inside the Lampasas city limits. A proposed ordinance calls for permits -- issued at no charge -- for all livestock and fowl that live on property within the city limits. The police department is close to submitting a final draft of the proposed ordinance for legal review, Chief of Police Sammy Bailey said. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

Goats rest inside the Lampasas city limits. A proposed ordinance calls for permits -- issued at no charge -- for all livestock and fowl that live on property within the city limits. The police department is close to submitting a final draft of the proposed ordinance for legal review, Chief of Police Sammy Bailey said. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

Livestock ordinance town hall draws dozens

Monique Brand
Thursday, June 17, 2021
The news of a proposed law to control the type and number of fowl and livestock allowed at Lampasas residences generated quite a buzz around town. Dozens of people attended a town hall meeting Monday night to learn more.
Certified public accountant Jack Clark addresses the Kempner City Council about matters related to financial record-keeping for the city. CITY OF KEMPNER TEXAS FACEBOOK PAGE

Certified public accountant Jack Clark addresses the Kempner City Council about matters related to financial record-keeping for the city. CITY OF KEMPNER TEXAS FACEBOOK PAGE

Kempner looks to resolve questions about financial records

Anna Timmis
Thursday, June 17, 2021
The Kempner City Council held a financial workshop last week with Jack Clark, who has been working with the city to review its financial situation.
Flag Day observed

Flag Day observed

Flag Day observed

News Staff
Thursday, June 17, 2021
The Stars and Stripes adorned the grounds outside the county courthouse earlier this week in observance of Flag Day, which was Monday. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Thursday, June 17, 2021
KIWANIS PEACH SALE The Kiwanis Club is offering peaches for sale. A 22-pound box is $50. Proceeds will be used to fund local scholarships. The deadline to order is June 18. Pick-up is June 26 from 9-11 a.m. at the Hostess House parking lot, 1406 U.S. Highway 281 South.

Sales tax revenue climbs for most cities in the area

Gail Lowe
Monday, June 14, 2021
Sales tax allocations across the state were up 31.5% in June, according to Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar. Economic activity that was suppressed due to coronavirus concerns last year continues to rebound in 2021. Central Texas cities also are showing growth in their monthly sales tax rebates.
Twenty-year-old Marlee Hyatt, left, goes over employment information with Hill Country Community Action HR Specialist Regina Baker at the Lampasas Economic Development Corp. job fair Thursday. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Twenty-year-old Marlee Hyatt, left, goes over employment information with Hill Country Community Action HR Specialist Regina Baker at the Lampasas Economic Development Corp. job fair Thursday. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

LEDC job fair features 30 employers

Monique Brand
Monday, June 14, 2021
On a warm Thursday afternoon, 20-year-old Marlee Hyatt walked through the doors of the Lampasas County Higher Education Center in hopes of landing a new fulltime job.
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