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ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, June 10, 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.

CATTLE AUCTION

News Staff
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Cattle and calves: Total cattle 304, compared to 201 last sale and 407 at this time last year. Compared to last sale, feeder steers and heifers were $3-$5 higher. Slaughter cows were $3-$5 higher, and slaughter bulls were $5-$7 higher. Feeder cattle accounted for 80 percent.
Charles Rodriguez

Charles Rodriguez

Kempner police chief resigns

Anna Timmis
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Kempner Police Chief Charles Rodriguez submitted a letter of resignation Tuesday, Mayor John Wilkerson announced during the Kempner City Council meeting that day. The council met in an executive session about two personnel items.
New Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees member Rob Borchardt took the oath of office Monday. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

New Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees member Rob Borchardt took the oath of office Monday. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

School district trustees sworn into office

Monique Brand
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Two incumbents and one new trustee were sworn into office at the Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees meeting Monday night at the administration building.
New reflective markers added on U.S. Highway 183

New reflective markers added on U.S. Highway 183

New reflective markers added on U.S. Highway 183

News Staff
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Workers contracting with the Texas Department of Transportation put reflective pavement markers on U.S. Highway 183 last week. The markings were placed on the roadway from the Mills County line to Lometa. JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Thursday, June 10, 2021
PILOTS ASSOCIATION The Lampasas Pilots Association will hold its quarterly meeting Saturday at 8 a.m. at Putters & Gutters Fun Center, 2341 U.S. Highway South. All aviation and drone enthusiasts are invited to attend. KIWANIS PEACH SALE The Kiwanis Club is offering peaches for sale.
Oil States General Manager Brian Nelson, left, and Senior Human Resources Generalist Mary Ann Nerio give U.S. Rep. Roger Williams a tour of the Lampasas manufacturing site Thursday afternoon. The Republican congressman represents Texas District 25, which includes Lampasas County. PHOTO BY MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Oil States General Manager Brian Nelson, left, and Senior Human Resources Generalist Mary Ann Nerio give U.S. Rep. Roger Williams a tour of the Lampasas manufacturing site Thursday afternoon. The Republican congressman represents Texas District 25, which includes Lampasas County. PHOTO BY MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Manufacturer talks employment, wage concerns with congressman

Monique Brand
Monday, June 7, 2021
The sighting of a hiring sign by a federal staffer resulted in an hour-long conversation about employee retention and uneasiness with a possible nationwide minimum wage increase. Oil States Industries’ Lampasas site leadership met with U.S.
Howard Payne University President Dr. Cory Hines presents the Dr. Nat Tracy Servant Leader Award to Matthew Martin. COURTESY PHOTO

Howard Payne University President Dr. Cory Hines presents the Dr. Nat Tracy Servant Leader Award to Matthew Martin. COURTESY PHOTO

Howard Payne University honors students for servant leadership

News Staff
Monday, June 7, 2021
Six Howard Payne University students were honored recently for their servant leadership on campus and in the community. The awards were presented during HPU’s annual Servant Leadership Program. “When you look at the teachings and example of Jesus, serving is at the center,” said Dr.

COLLEGE HONORS

News Staff
Monday, June 7, 2021
ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY Angelo State University conferred undergraduate and graduate degrees during its 2021 spring commencement exercises on May 15 at the Junell Center/Stephens Arena in San Angelo.
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