Commissioners Court OKs contract for nurse services at county jail

Lampasas County Commissioners Court members approved multiple items related to the Sheriff’s Office operations during Tuesday’s regular meeting.Also, commissioners relinquished control of a cemetery property that had been under Lampasas County’s domain for more than a century.

Farm Bureau conducts business session after its county convention

The annual Lampasas County Farm Bureau convention drew a large crowd to the Lampasas County Show Barn on Oct. 8 for a fried catfish meal, a presentation by the guest speaker and a business session to elect new directors.

Area Go Texan holds BBQ Cookoff

Kelsie Ray, a part of the “Fat Back Cooking Team” preps her chef’s choice entry during last Friday’s Lampasas County Area Go Texan BBQ Cookoff festivities..

Range Tour set at Motl Ranch

The 2024 Lampasas & Mills County Range Tour will be offered at the Motl Ranch outside of Lampasas Oct. 28. The ranch address is 8218 County Road 1255.Registration at the gate begins at 8:30 a.m., with the program to extend from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is $20.

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Key Club assists at women’s event

The MORE women’s event, held Oct. 7 at The Adelphia, was a big success again this year, organizers said. On hand to assist with parking were Key Club students, from left, Kaylee Pentz, Seth Kachel, Yoseline Montiel, Izzy Fuller and Makenna Kachel.

Capping off a ‘Texas trivia’ win

Dr. Steve Forsythe, at right, was the winner of a signed “Daytripper” cap from television show host Chet Garner, who was the guest speaker at the recent Lampasas County Farm Bureau meeting.

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.OCT. 16John Lynn Mezger Jr.

DISTRICT COURT

Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge John Gauntt presiding over the day’s hearings.Defendant James Ross Sikes of Copperas Cove entered a plea of true to a charge of possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram.

Tribute planned for the late Cliff Cantrell

Area residents are invited to attend a program Saturday from 5-6 p.m. at Country Kitchen to recognize the artistic legacy of the late Cliff Cantrell.