BRIEFLY

The city’s curbside brush chipping program will conclude the first week of December. Crews already have serviced residences on the west side of Key Avenue and in the southeast quadrant.From Nov. 25-27, brush chipping will be offered for residences east of Key and north of First Street.From Dec.

Bake sale, decorated trees planned at museum

The Lampasas County Bake Sale and the Christmas Tree and Gingerbread House contest displays will be available at the Lampasas County Museum on Western Street during the Carol of Lights Festival on Dec. 7.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

We would like to help get your group’s event(s) listed in the Dispatch Record Calendar. The listing of community events and meetings is free.Calendar items must be in writing. Email to news@lampasas. com, or mail to: Calendar Lampasas Dispatch Record P.O.

Hospital earns ‘A’ in patient safety from Leapfrog watchdog group

AdventHealth Central Texas earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety.

Texas Attorney General recognizes National Adoption Month

In recognition of National Adoption Month, Attorney General Ken Paxton is encouraging Texans to purchase the “Support Adoption” license plate that funds the “Support Adoption” Grant Program administered by the Office of the Attorney General.

New curriculum in place for Lometa ISD

Lometa Independent School District Board of Trustees met last week for its monthly meeting. Trustees heard various reports with updates on the current state of the district.

GRAND JURY

Lampasas County grand jury convened last week to continue the July term.

DISTRICT COURT

Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge John Gauntt presiding over the day’s hearings.Defendant Kyle Eugene Wessling of Copperas Cove entered a plea of guilty to a charge of forgery of a financial instrument greater than or equal to $2,500 and less than $30,000.

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.Nov.