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GRAND JURY

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Lampasas County grand jury convened last week as part of the January term, and a new panel was sworn in. Lampasas Police Department, represented by Sgt.

DISTRICT COURT

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Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge John Gauntt presiding over the day’s hearings. Defendant Allan Maroyd Deloach of Lockhart pleaded guilty to a charge of manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance greater than or equal to 4 grams and less than 200 grams.

ARRESTS

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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.

Fastest Torch sets off fireworks at county stock show

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Bryton Ellis works to cut through his metal piece during last week’s Fastest Torch competition at the Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show. The timed event was a new initiative offered for welding students in 4-H, FFA and/or a Career and Technical Education program at the high school level. Ellis captured the grand championship after several rounds of competition in the event. See full results from the youth livestock show in Section B of today’s edition.

Sales tax rebates trend upward for Lampasas County entities

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The new year has brought positive economic signs to the Lampasas area, as all entities in the county posted increased sales tax revenue in January. The first sales tax rebates of 2023 show the city of Lampasas is up 7%, Lometa is up 9%, and Kempner shot up 20% this period.