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Representatives of the Hill County Children’s Advocacy Center and Lampasas CPS Board pose for a photo after last week’s proclamation naming April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. From left to right are HCCAC Family Advocate/Therapy Support Specialist Erika Bernabe, CPS Board Vice President Janda McQueen, Lampasas County Judge Randy Hoyer, CPS Board Treasurer Crystal Banks and HCCAC Education Outreach Coordinator Erica Melton. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Representatives of the Hill County Children’s Advocacy Center and Lampasas CPS Board pose for a photo after last week’s proclamation naming April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. From left to right are HCCAC Family Advocate/Therapy Support Specialist Erika Bernabe, CPS Board Vice President Janda McQueen, Lampasas County Judge Randy Hoyer, CPS Board Treasurer Crystal Banks and HCCAC Education Outreach Coordinator Erica Melton. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Commissioners Court recognizes April as Child Abuse Prevention Month

Erick Mitchell
Monday, April 1, 2024
Each year, more than 600,000 children suffer from abuse in the United States. On March 25, the Lampasas County Commissioners Court brought awareness to the issue by proclaiming April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.

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Kindergarten Roundup
Monday, April 1, 2024
KINDERGARTEN ROUNDUPThe Lampasas ISD will hold registration for pre-K and kindergarten students on April 10 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. at each of the elementary campuses: Hanna Springs, Kline Whitis and Taylor Creek schools.

Community Calendar

News Staff
Thursday, March 28, 2024
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.
steve poole | courtesy photo

steve poole | courtesy photo

Has anyone seen a UFO lately?

News Staff
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Local resident Steve Poole photographed the sun about mid-morning Saturday, using a solar filter over the camera lens. The resulting photo certainly produced an interesting-looking image.

Cantu trial reset; change of venue sought

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Trial dates and a hearing for a change of venue request have been rescheduled in the Melissa Cantu felony wiretapping case.Cantu, a former Lometa police chief, has been accused of illegally recording and sharing a conversation between two city employees.

District Court

News Staff
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge John Gauntt presiding over the day’s hearings.
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