Sons of Confederate Veterans starts group here

A new Sons of Confederate Veterans camp was formally organized in Lampasas on Aug. 10.Lampasas Methodist Church played host to the chartering event, which was attended by 35 people. A meal of barbecue brisket, beans and cornbread was served before the ceremonies.

National blood shortage exists; next drive is Sept. 10

The American Red Cross has declared a national blood emergency, noting a shortfall of 19,000 donations in July that caused the blood supply to plummet by 25%.Now, remnants of Hurricane Debby are complicating efforts to rebuild the supply, Red Cross officials said.

Make reservations for next bridge gathering

The recent meeting of the Community Bridge group saw Margaret Oberender as the first-place winner. Barbara Mullican placed second, and Linda Williams was third.Slams were bid and made by Tim Cockburn and Ann Loosier, Ted Deyo and Linda Williams, and Barbara Mullican and Margaret Oberender.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Remodeling in the works

Chairs can be seen stacked outside the Country Kitchen as renovations to the Lampasas eatery continue. Since July 15, the restaurant has been closed so work can be done to improve the dining experience for customers. The Country Kitchen expects to reopen soon on Key Avenue.

sheep and goat auction

The Aug. 15 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows.Total receipts: 1,717. Previous week: 2,042.Trends: Light kids steady. Slaughter kids steady to $5-$10 higher; slaughter nannies steady; replacement nannies steady.Wool lambs steady.

Bible Study Fellowship starts next month

The Lampasas women’s Bible Study Fellowship group for 2024-2025 will be doing “Revelation: The Hope.”Meetings start mid-September on Wednesday mornings.Those who are interested should text or call Deb Kuker at 512-556-1085, or register online at bsfinternational.org.

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.AUG.

GRAND JURY

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

DISTRICT COURT

Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge John Gauntt presiding over the day’s hearings.Defendant Derick Logan Dayton of Lampasas entered a plea of true to a charge of assault on a family/household member-impede breath/circulation.