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COURTESY PHOTO | CITY OF LAMPASAS

COURTESY PHOTO | CITY OF LAMPASAS

New police officer sworn in

News Staff
Thursday, February 22, 2024
New but highly experienced Lampasas Patrol Officer Jonathan Rinehart is sworn in by Lampasas Municipal Court Judge Robert Gradel during last week’s City Council meeting. Lampasas Police Department Patrol Lt.

Poultry series scheduled for March, April

News Staff
Thursday, February 22, 2024
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will offer a weekly webinar series on topics related to backyard poultry in a “Backyard Chicken Seminar Series,” running through March and April. Classes on chicken basics will be held March 18–22.

SHEEP AND GOAT AUCTION

News Staff
Thursday, February 22, 2024
The Feb. 15 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows. Total receipts: 1,868. Previous week: 2,181. Trends: Light kids $10-$15 lower. Slaughter kids $10 lower; slaughter nannies $5 higher; replacement nannies steady.
stephanie fitzharris | courtesy photo

stephanie fitzharris | courtesy photo

Some people have all the luck!

News Staff
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Andy and Melissa Witcher won four of five side raffles offered at Wild West Casino Night, including the final drawing for the grand prize. They took home the mystery cooler, the grill it-chill it-kill it prize, the 50/50 cash drawing and the grand prize of $1,000.

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, February 22, 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.
Carol Wright brings a presentation on the history of federated women’s groups to the 36 Club members. courtesy photo

Carol Wright brings a presentation on the history of federated women’s groups to the 36 Club members. courtesy photo

36 Club learns more about federated women’s history

News Staff
Thursday, February 22, 2024
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs-36 Club Lampasas Chapter met Feb. 8 at First Presbyterian Church. The program was related to the history of how the General Federation of Women’s Clubs was established internationally, nationally and within Texas.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, February 22, 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.

CATTLE AUCTION

News Staff
Thursday, February 22, 2024
The report from the Feb. 21 Cattle Auction follows. Cattle and calves: Total cattle 318, compared to 367 last sale and 411 at this time last year. Compared to last sale, feeder steers and heifers were $3-$5 higher. Slaughter cows and slaughter bulls also $3-$5 higher.
Republican candidates Kerri Kingsbery and David Spiller discussed their priorities for the Texas Legislature and how they would represent Lampasas County constituents. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Republican candidates Kerri Kingsbery and David Spiller discussed their priorities for the Texas Legislature and how they would represent Lampasas County constituents. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Crowd on hand for candidate forum

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, February 22, 2024
A crowd of approximately 200 Lampasas County residents flooded the old Lampasas Middle School cafeteria Tuesday evening for a candidate forum hosted by the Lampasas County Republican Party and Texas First Conservative Alliance.
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