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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
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Spring Ho festivities begin Monday with opening ceremonies and the beauty pageant. Slated for Tuesday night is the Hayloft Party at Ruth Eakin Outdoor Theater. The event spotlights the abundant musical talent in the area. file photo

Spring Ho festivities begin Monday with opening ceremonies and the beauty pageant. Slated for Tuesday night is the Hayloft Party at Ruth Eakin Outdoor Theater. The event spotlights the abundant musical talent in the area. file photo

Hayloft Party to feature local talent

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024

DISTRICT COURT

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Lampasas County 27th District Court convened briefly last week, with Judge John Gauntt presiding over the hearings.The court reset the following.A waiver of arraignment was filed for William Thomas Dunson of Copperas Cove, and a pretrial hearing for the defendant was moved to July 19.

City issues water quality report

Alexandria Randolph
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Although the city of Lampasas did not experience any water quality violations last year, its annual water quality report shows that a water provider failed to notify users of quality violations on three separate occasions.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 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.
America’s stars and stripes banner joins the flag of the Lone Star State as the community shows its patriotic spirit for the Fourth of July. Celebrations will continue across Lampasas County over the next week as the city of Lometa hosts its Independence Day party all day Saturday, and the annual Spring Ho Festival kicks off on Monday. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

America’s stars and stripes banner joins the flag of the Lone Star State as the community shows its patriotic spirit for the Fourth of July. Celebrations will continue across Lampasas County over the next week as the city of Lometa hosts its Independence Day party all day Saturday, and the annual Spring Ho Festival kicks off on Monday. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Flags encircle the courthouse for Independence Day

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Dr. Neal Leavell and his wife, Cherie, consider themselves blessed to live and have raised their family in Lampasas. The couple remain active in many civic causes. COURTESY PHOTO

Dr. Neal Leavell and his wife, Cherie, consider themselves blessed to live and have raised their family in Lampasas. The couple remain active in many civic causes. COURTESY PHOTO

Leavell chosen as 2024 grand parade marshal

Joycesarah Mccabe
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
The Lampasas Spring Ho Festival, an annual celebration that brings together the community in fun summer festivities, has announced Neal Leavell as the marshal for the 2024 Grand Parade.

Dance Contest, Tejano Night on tap for Spring Ho Thursday

Mason Hines
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Spring Ho is fast approaching, and with it comes the popular Dance Contest. Staged at the Putters & Gutters Fun Center on July 11, contestants will have the opportunity to enter a variety of dance categories and show off their moves. The contest will begin at 7 p.m.
The Lampasas Volunteer Fire Department offers its version of “water polo” during Kids’ Day Activities. FILE PHOTO

The Lampasas Volunteer Fire Department offers its version of “water polo” during Kids’ Day Activities. FILE PHOTO

Kids’ Day Activities set for July 12

Joycesarah Mccabe
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
The youngest participants can enjoy Spring Ho activities designed specifically for them, as a variety of kidfriendly events will be held on July 12. The Diaper Derby begins at 8:30 a.m.
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