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This view shows the southwest corner of the Lampasas County courthouse. Repairs to mortar joints between stones have been identified as a much-needed renovation. Water that flows between mortar joints can compromise the structure of the building over time. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

This view shows the southwest corner of the Lampasas County courthouse. Repairs to mortar joints between stones have been identified as a much-needed renovation. Water that flows between mortar joints can compromise the structure of the building over time. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Commissioners OK contract for courthouse renovations

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, August 15, 2024
The Lampasas County Commissioners Court approved a contractual agreement with Komatsu Architecture during Monday’s regular meeting for services relating to courthouse renovations.

DISTRICT COURT

News Staff
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge John Gauntt presiding over the day’s hearings. Only two cases were on the criminal docket.Defendant Jesse Lee Saylor of Lampasas pleaded guilty to a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, August 15, 2024
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.

SHEEP, GOAT AUCTION

News Staff
Thursday, August 15, 2024
The Aug. 8 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows.Total receipts: 2,042. Previous week: 2,313.Trends: Light kids steady to $10 higher. Slaughter kids $10 lower; slaughter nannies $5 higher; replacement nannies steady.

Five dead after collision north of town

Hunter King
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Texas Department of Public Safety troopers and emergency service agencies responded to a two-vehicle crash on North U.S. Highway 281 just before 6 a.m. Wednesday that resulted in multiple fatalities.
COURTESY PHOTO | RACHEL K GILL PHOTOGRAPHY

COURTESY PHOTO | RACHEL K GILL PHOTOGRAPHY

Band prepares for marching season

News Staff
Thursday, August 15, 2024
The Lampasas High School Badger Marching Band has put in numerous steps on the asphalt during its summer band camp as students learn this year’s show music based on the video game and Prime Series “Fallout.” For more band photos, see page 3.
Assistant City Manager Ryan Ward leads the budget discussion with council members on Monday night. Talks will continue Monday, when a budget workshop is set for 5:30 p.m. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Assistant City Manager Ryan Ward leads the budget discussion with council members on Monday night. Talks will continue Monday, when a budget workshop is set for 5:30 p.m. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas City Council sets ceiling for proposed tax rate

Hunter King
Thursday, August 15, 2024
With budget season comes consideration of the tax rate for the new fiscal year. The Lampasas City Council took a step toward adopting that new rate at its regular meeting on Monday.With a 4-2 vote, the council approved a proposed city tax rate of 37 cents per $100 property valuation.

BRIEFLY

Outdoor Burn Ban
Thursday, August 15, 2024
The order restricting outdoor burning is back in effect. The order had been lifted temporarily through Aug. 12.The county burn ban now is in effect until Sept. 23.MUSIC AT THE MUSEUMThe last afternoon music series of the summer will be offered Saturday from 1-3 p.m. at Lampasas County Museum, 303 S.
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