News

The Lometa One-Act Play qualified for the state competition. Lometa will perform May 1 at 10 a.m. at Corsicana High School’s Performing Arts Center. Special honorees at the regional contest were Jayme Wills, second from left; Phallon Jones, in white top and gray skirt – sitting next to wash tub; Adalee Hale, in white dress – standing near center of photo; and Douglas Thomas, second from right. COURTESY PHOTO

The Lometa One-Act Play qualified for the state competition. Lometa will perform May 1 at 10 a.m. at Corsicana High School’s Performing Arts Center. Special honorees at the regional contest were Jayme Wills, second from left; Phallon Jones, in white top and gray skirt – sitting next to wash tub; Adalee Hale, in white dress – standing near center of photo; and Douglas Thomas, second from right. COURTESY PHOTO

Lometa One-Act Play qualifies for state competition

News Staff
Monday, April 19, 2021
The Lometa One-Act Play qualified for the state competition. At the recent regional round, Jayme Wills received the Best Actress award, and Adalee Hale was chosen for All-Star Cast.

CEMETERY ASSOCIATION

News Staff
Monday, April 19, 2021
The annual meeting of Hillsdale Cemetery Association will be May 15 at 9 a.m. The cemetery is located on Slater Road northeast of Izoro. The GPS address is 278 Hillsdale Rd. in Coryell County.

Bake sale to fund child abuse prevention

News Staff
Monday, April 19, 2021
The Cherry on Top will host a child abuse awareness bake sale Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at 407 S. Western Ave. All proceeds will be donated to the Child Abuse Prevention Association.
Community garden group holds open house

Community garden group holds open house

Community garden group holds open house

News Staff
Monday, April 19, 2021
Breanna Kirby, 9, powers a blender using her bicycling skills during the Lampasas Community Gardens open house event Saturday morning as Karen DeZarn, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agent for Lampasas County, looks on. See related story in Friday’s edition. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD
The Lampasas County Law Enforcement Center opened recently at 1210 Barnes St., off U.S. Highway 183 on the southern end of town. FILE PHOTO

The Lampasas County Law Enforcement Center opened recently at 1210 Barnes St., off U.S. Highway 183 on the southern end of town. FILE PHOTO

New county jail passes first inspection

Monique Brand
Monday, April 19, 2021
A new internet service contract and inspections passed were among the topics highlighted by Sheriff Jess Ramos during the Lampasas County Commissioners Court meeting last week.
The county elections office — at 407 S. Pecan St., Suite 102 — is the early-voting location for Lampasas and Kempner municipal elections. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

The county elections office — at 407 S. Pecan St., Suite 102 — is the early-voting location for Lampasas and Kempner municipal elections. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Early voting begins

Monique Brand
Monday, April 19, 2021
Monday started the early voting period in Lampasas County, and there are several races on the various municipal ballots. Both Lampasas and Kempner mayoral positions are up for grabs, along with council seats in Lampasas and Lometa. Early voting ends April 27. Election Day is May 1.
City Manager Finley deGraffenried, standing at podium, speaks to the Lampasas City Council last week about the municipal budget for Fiscal Year 2022. Presentation of a proposed budget will begin in June. SCREENSHOT FROM CITY OF LAMPASAS YOUTUBE CHANNEL

City Manager Finley deGraffenried, standing at podium, speaks to the Lampasas City Council last week about the municipal budget for Fiscal Year 2022. Presentation of a proposed budget will begin in June. SCREENSHOT FROM CITY OF LAMPASAS YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Lampasas City Council begins FY 2022 budget talks

Monique Brand
Monday, April 19, 2021
Lampasas City Manager Finley deGraffenried advised there will be “more unknowns” when it comes to Fiscal Year 2021 year end projections and the upcoming FY 2022 budget. During last week’s council workshop session, deGraffenried gave an overview of what lies ahead during initial budget talks.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, April 19, 2021
PRE-K/KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION The Lampasas Independent School District will hold its annual “Pre-K/Kindergarten Round-up!” on April 21 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at all three elementary campuses: • Hanna Springs Elementary, 604 East Avenue F in Lampasas. • Kline Whitis Elementary, 500 S. Willis St.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, April 15, 2021
We would like to help get your group’s event(s) listed in the Dispatch Record Calendar. The listing of community events and meetings is free. Calendar items must be in writing. Email to news@ lampasas.com, or mail to: Calendar Lampasas Dispatch Record P.O.
Subscribe to