District clerk prevails in civil case

A civil case that involved District Clerk Edith Wagner Harrison has been dismissed.Dib Waldrip, presiding judge of the Third Administrative Judicial Region, issued his ruling last Wednesday in a matter between Shaleah Stevens – a former employee of the district clerk’s office – and Harrison.

New invasive pest threatens ag industry

As Texas ranchers and agriculture officials work to address the re-emergence of the New World screwworm that devastated cattle herds in the past, a new invasive parasite has been identified that also threatens the state’s agriculture industry.

Courthouse parking lot restriped

After rains last week delayed work on the parking lot around the county courthouse, crews were back at this week to seal cracks, resurface the area and paint stripes for parking spaces.

BRIEFLY

ICE CREAM SOCIALA potluck and ice cream social is planned for Saturday at the Adamsville Community Center from 4:30-7 p.m. There will be games and a raffle offered.Bring your favorite dessert and games. The event is a fundraiser for Adamsville Community Center.

O’Neal to bring ‘God Bless America’ to Lampasas

The Lampasas County Historical Commission will continue the celebration of America’s 250th birthday with a special program on Aug. 3.Dr. Shellie O’Neal will present a many-faceted patriotic program entitled “God Bless America: A World War II Radio Hour.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Back to School Bash planned for faculty

Lampasas ISD staff will have the chance to get plugged in with local businesses at the district’s “Back to School Bash” scheduled for Aug. 5 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Lampasas High School cafeteria.

DISTRICT COURT

Lampasas County 27th District Court convened several times in July, with Judge Debbie Garrett presiding over the hearings.On July 17, the following action was taken: Sean Thomas Johnson of Jarrell entered a plea of true to a charge of possession of child pornography less than 100 visual depictions.