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Little Night Music draws crowd downtown

News Staff
Thursday, June 9, 2022
Participants with their lawn chairs drew up near the courthouse bandstand June 3 to hear Zach Morris and his wife entertain for the kickoff evening of the Little Night Music series. On the schedule for the June 10 performance is the Lucas Brothers Band. Free popcorn with water and lemonade will be served by the Courtyard Square Association.

Providence Christian Academy shares details for start of school

Veronica Butler
Thursday, June 9, 2022
In preparation for its first school year, Providence Christian Academy posted a video on its Facebook page June 1 to share information about uniforms, an all-day pre-K and finalized tuition. Head of Schools April Dwamena said she personally loves uniforms, and that, as a parent, it prevents her from arguing with her children about what they’re going to wear to school.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, June 9, 2022
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.

Hamilton County car crash kills four

Mason Hines
Thursday, June 9, 2022
Four people, including a 1-year-old girl, were pronounced dead after a head-on collision last week in Hamilton County. On June 2 at about 2:45 p.m., Texas Department of Public Safety troopers responded to a crash between a pick-up truck and a truck-tractor semi-trailer on U.S.
An American Fireworks employee stocks pyrotechnics before holiday sales. FILE PHOTO

Commissioners to vote Monday on possible fireworks ban

Monique Brand
Thursday, June 9, 2022
Through an order from the Texas Association of Counties, the Lampasas County Commissioners Court will discuss and possibly vote on prohibiting fireworks in the unincorporated parts of the county. The city of Lampasas already has a year-round fireworks ban.
MATTHEW WINES | COURTESY PHOTO

Korean veteran visits war memorial

News Staff
Thursday, June 9, 2022
Longtime Lampasas resident James Welch stands in front of the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. — one of several memorial sites he visited with an Honor Flight contingent from Central Texas. Welch is a veteran of the Korean War, having served in communications. Please see the related photos and feature story about the Honor Flight on page 2 of today’s edition.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Thursday, June 9, 2022
KIWANIS PEACH SALE The Kiwanis Club of Lampasas is offering Texas peaches to raise funds for local scholarships. A 22-pound box of peaches is $50.
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