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Early voting begins Monday for the Nov. 5 General Election. The county is offering weekend balloting on Oct. 26-27, as well as extended voting hours Oct. 28-Nov. 1. For a sample ballot that lists candidates up for election, see page 11. DISPATCH RECORD GRAPHIC

Early voting begins Monday for the Nov. 5 General Election. The county is offering weekend balloting on Oct. 26-27, as well as extended voting hours Oct. 28-Nov. 1. For a sample ballot that lists candidates up for election, see page 11. DISPATCH RECORD GRAPHIC

Early voting

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Erin Corbell, center, poses for a photo with the Lampasas City Council after her appointment as city manager on Monday night. Corbell will begin her position with Lampasas on Nov. 18. COURTESY PHOTO | CITY OF LAMPASAS

Erin Corbell, center, poses for a photo with the Lampasas City Council after her appointment as city manager on Monday night. Corbell will begin her position with Lampasas on Nov. 18. COURTESY PHOTO | CITY OF LAMPASAS

City Council appoints new city manager, EDC members

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, October 17, 2024
In a unanimous vote Monday night, Lampasas City Council appointed a new city manager.After a brief executive session, Erin Corbell was selected to replace outgoing City Manager Finley deGraffenried, who announced his resignation in late July.
Council member Thomas Combs, at left, and council member Dave Richardson look on during last week’s meeting, when the Kempner City Council discussed allowing public use of its meeting space. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Council member Thomas Combs, at left, and council member Dave Richardson look on during last week’s meeting, when the Kempner City Council discussed allowing public use of its meeting space. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Kempner officials discuss parking along highway, allowing non-profit groups to use Council Chambers

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, October 17, 2024
In a meeting with few action items, Kempner City Council members spent last week’s regular meeting on discussions about public access to Council Chambers and noparking signs.Councilman Dan Long was absent from the proceedings.In the council’s previous meeting Sept.

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American Legion Post 277
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Lampasas American Legion Post 277 will hold a regular meeting Saturday at 7 a.m. in the back room of Country Kitchen & Bakery, 307 N. Key Ave. All veterans are welcome to attend.
John Nathan McLaughlin

John Nathan McLaughlin

Two arrested last week after foot pursuit

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, October 14, 2024
A routine traffic stop became a vehicle pursuit and then a foot chase when a Waco man allegedly fled from officers.Lampasas County sheriff’s deputies arrested John Nathan McLaughlin, 44, Oct. 7 after authorities said he evaded police by vehicle and then on foot.

GRAND JURY

News Staff
Monday, October 14, 2024
Lampasas County grand jury convened last week to continue the July term.Lampasas County Sheriff’s Department brought information that resulted in indictments against: Joseph Louis Veierstahler on a charge of fraudulent use/possession of identifying information on Sept. 29, 2022.
JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Boots & Blazers Ball celebrates the world of art

News Staff
Monday, October 14, 2024
Hanna Springs Sculpture Garden at Campbell Park hosted the 2024 Boots & Blazers Ball under the stars Saturday evening. Numerous art pieces were on display and available for bidding. The annual LAFTA fundraiser offered a catered dinner, live and silent auctions, followed by entertainment and dancing.
A cannonball safe used at First Texas Bank in the early years of the institution sits at the Lampasas County Museum. This type of safe was popular from the late 1800s to 1920 for its “robbery proof” security abilities. These safes weight between 3,500 and 5,000 pounds. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

A cannonball safe used at First Texas Bank in the early years of the institution sits at the Lampasas County Museum. This type of safe was popular from the late 1800s to 1920 for its “robbery proof” security abilities. These safes weight between 3,500 and 5,000 pounds. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

First Texas Bank marks 140th anniversary

Erick Mitchell
Monday, October 14, 2024
First Texas Bank has been an economic anchor of downtown Lampasas since the early days of the community’s founding. This month will mark the 140th anniversary of the bank’s presence in Lampasas County.
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