Crash kills two Saturday near Kempner

Texas DPS troopers responded Saturday night at approximately 9:40 p.m. to a report of a single-vehicle crash just west of Kempner.Sgt. Bryan Washko provided the following report.A 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV, operated by 28-year-old Destiny Ramirez of Huntsville, was traveling eastbound on U.S.

BRIEFLY

The Edward Jones office of financial adviser Mark Storm is conducting a holiday toy drive to benefit children in the foster care system in the community.Those interested in participating may drop off new, unwrapped toys at 202 Riverview Dr., Suite 3 in Lampasas from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

LVFD Toy Drive and Lunch a holiday hit

Kempner Christmas in the Park tonight

The city of Kempner is hosting the Christmas in the Park event tonight.The event begins at 5 p.m. and will include vendors for holiday shopping, seasonal food and beverages, festive music and a Christmas movie showing.Santa and Mrs. Claus will make an appearance at 6:15 p.m.

Donation made to benefit toy drive

Saratoga Masonic Lodge #546 members were present at the Lampasas Volunteer Fire Department’s Holiday Lunch to make a $500 donation toward toys for area children.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Virtual septic system clinic scheduled for Dec.11

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Lampasas River Watershed Partnership will host a virtual septic system clinic Dec. 11.The program will take place from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Microsoft Teams.

arrests

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.