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ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, August 10, 2023
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.

GRAND JURY

News Staff
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Lampasas County grand jury convened Wednesday to continue the July term. Investigator Wayne Hilgenberg of the Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office presented information that resulted in two indictments: Zachary John Dabney on a charge of possession of a controlled substancemethamphetamine on April 28.
Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe, at left, and Lampasas school board members listen to a presentation Monday as they consider new disciplinary policies for students who bring prohibited substances to campus. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

LISD to crack down this year on e-cig, nicotine products on campus

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Any student attending Lampasas Middle School or Lampasas High School who is caught with a nicotine or tobacco product will be subject to time at the Disciplinary Alternative Education Program campus. During Monday’s meeting of the Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees, members recommended the DAEP punishment for first-time e-cigarette offenses.

BRIEFLY

Adjusted Pool Hours
Thursday, August 10, 2023
With the start of school this week, hours at the Hanna Springs Swimming Pool have changed. The pool will be open only on weekends through Sept.
The National Weather Service Dallas/Fort Worth Office has included Lampasas County in an area of “critical fire threat” this week due to high temperatures, dry conditions and gusty winds. COURTESY GRAPHIC | NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE

County in critical fire risk

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, August 10, 2023
In the charred wake of four wildfires in Lampasas County, the National Weather Service issued more red flag and excessive heat warnings Thursday morning. According to Lampasas Volunteer Fire Department officials, the 60-acre Lucy Creek fire was contained as of 7 p.m.
COURTESY GRAPHIC | NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE The National Weather Service Dallas/Fort Worth Office has included Lampasas County in an area of “critical fire threat” this week due to high temperatures, dry conditions and gusty winds.

Red flag warning issued

News Staff
Tuesday, August 8, 2023

The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning Tuesday morning, which comes as no surprise to Lampasans who have been following the Lucy Creek and Kirby Creek wildfires. 

Vocational options abound at Lometa ISD

Mason Hines
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Lometa ISD is changing the game for students this term, with numerous updates to the curriculum being at the forefront. These curriculum updates are part of Lometa’s push to expand the Career and Technical Education program.
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