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GRAND JURY

News Staff
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Lampasas County grand jury met Wednesday in a continuation of the January term.Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office Investigators Wayne Hilgenberg and Raymond Barrera presented information that led to the indictment of the following individuals: Aaron Jerome Taylor Jr.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, May 15, 2025
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.
Mayor John Wilkerson administers the oaths of office in Tuesday’s meeting to, from left from right, Place 5 Councilman Elliott Whitton, Place 3 Councilman Rob Green, Place 4 Councilman Dan Long, Administrative Municipal Court Judge Hayleigh Talasek and Municipal Judge Gene Isenhour. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH

Mayor John Wilkerson administers the oaths of office in Tuesday’s meeting to, from left from right, Place 5 Councilman Elliott Whitton, Place 3 Councilman Rob Green, Place 4 Councilman Dan Long, Administrative Municipal Court Judge Hayleigh Talasek and Municipal Judge Gene Isenhour. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH

Council members, judicial officials take oath of office in Kempner

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, May 15, 2025
The Kempner City Council swore in three aldermen during Tuesday’s regular meeting, including one new member to serve the unexpired Place 5 term vacated by Debbie Hernandez.The only action item was approval of an ordinance allowing the city to impose a fee on individuals who fail to appear in court.
Blazer has been selected as the Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit. The dog currently is in training in McKinney. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH

Blazer has been selected as the Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit. The dog currently is in training in McKinney. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH

Sheriff Department’s K-9 earns her name

Erick Mitchell
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
The Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office has a K-9 unit in training. The dog’s name is Blazer, an ode to the Chevrolet SUV.The year-and-a-half-old Belgium Malinois dog is completing its six-week training alongside trainer Shane Menz of Saber Working Dogs.
Badgers storm the field and surround Dylan Peak after his at-bat resulted in a walk-off win for the team in Thursday’s game one against Giddings. Lampasas topped the Buffaloes in the best two of three series, and now move on to the third round of the playoffs. For more details on the action, see Sports on page 6. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Badgers storm the field and surround Dylan Peak after his at-bat resulted in a walk-off win for the team in Thursday’s game one against Giddings. Lampasas topped the Buffaloes in the best two of three series, and now move on to the third round of the playoffs. For more details on the action, see Sports on page 6. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas baseball advances to next round

News Staff
Tuesday, May 13, 2025

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
TEXAS FIRST CONSERVATIVES The next meeting of the Texas First Conservative Alliance will be May 13 at 5:30 p.m. at the Lampasas County annex conference room, 409 S. Pecan St. in Lampasas.
Lometa Police Chief Ronnie Strain swears in the police department’s newest officers. Jose Velazquez, at left, and Morrad Yasin, center, are now patrolling Lometa’s streets and serving the residents. CHERI JAY-WIENECKE | DISPATCH RECORD

Lometa Police Chief Ronnie Strain swears in the police department’s newest officers. Jose Velazquez, at left, and Morrad Yasin, center, are now patrolling Lometa’s streets and serving the residents. CHERI JAY-WIENECKE | DISPATCH RECORD

Lometa City Council discusses reduced funding for fire department

Cheri Jay-wienecke
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
After swearing-in ceremonies during its City Council meeting last week, the city of Lometa once again is operating with a fully staffed council and police department.Sworn into office as re-elected council members were Alex Witherspoon and Karen Chism. They were joined by newcomer Taylor Thompson.

HHSC highlights available resources during Older Texans Month

News Staff
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is observing Older Texans Month in May by promoting resources available to help people live well as they age.Gov. Greg Abbott issued a proclamation reminding Texans of the responsibility to care for older adults.An estimated 5.
Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp Commander Michael Oliver presents the first-place trophy, a statue of Stonewall Jackson, to Cheryl Ayers, winner of the Black Powder Turkey Shoot held May 3. Ayers is the wife of the SCV camp commander of the Williamson County Grays No. 502. She also is an expert seamstress who creates period uniforms and ladies dresses. courtesy photo

Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp Commander Michael Oliver presents the first-place trophy, a statue of Stonewall Jackson, to Cheryl Ayers, winner of the Black Powder Turkey Shoot held May 3. Ayers is the wife of the SCV camp commander of the Williamson County Grays No. 502. She also is an expert seamstress who creates period uniforms and ladies dresses. courtesy photo

Black powder competition held in San Saba County

News Staff
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Cheryl Ayers of Williamson County took home the first-place trophy at the Black Powder Turkey Shoot, hosted May 3 by the Sons of Confederate Veterans Saltworks Camp No. 2353 of Lampasas.
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