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U.S. Rep. August Pfluger is shown during a 2023 town hall in Lampasas. The congressman will serve the role of prosecutor in the upcoming Senate impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. FILE PHOTO | DISPATCH RECORD

U.S. Rep. August Pfluger is shown during a 2023 town hall in Lampasas. The congressman will serve the role of prosecutor in the upcoming Senate impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. FILE PHOTO | DISPATCH RECORD

U.S. Rep. Pfluger named impeachment manager for Mayorkas trial

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Lampasas County’s congressman in Washington, D.C., has been named an impeachment manager for the Senate impeachment trial of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. U.S. Rep.

BRIEFLY

Early Voting Location
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Early voting continues through March 1 for the Republican Party and Democrat Party primaries. The conference room at the county annex, 409 S. Pecan St. in downtown Lampasas is the sole location for early voting. The Dispatch Record incorrectly listed a different site previously.
HUNTER KING | LAMPASAS DISPATCH RECORD Sam Pauly tosses the ball toward the hoop during Saturday night’s Donkey Basketball game.

HUNTER KING | LAMPASAS DISPATCH RECORD Sam Pauly tosses the ball toward the hoop during Saturday night’s Donkey Basketball game.

Horse play at Donkey Basketball

News Staff
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Members of the community look on in laughter as donkeys move up and down the basketball court at Saturday’s event in Lometa. Sam Pauly tosses the ball toward the hoop during Saturday night’s Donkey Basketball game. D.J.
Wild West Casino Night drew a roaring crowd at the county show barn Saturday night. The fundraiser helps local nonprofits fund annual projects throughout the community. STEPHANIE FITZHARRIS | COURTESY PHOTO

Wild West Casino Night drew a roaring crowd at the county show barn Saturday night. The fundraiser helps local nonprofits fund annual projects throughout the community. STEPHANIE FITZHARRIS | COURTESY PHOTO

Casino Night a hit

News Staff
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Wild West Casino Night drew a roaring crowd at the county show barn Saturday night. The fundraiser helps local nonprofits fund annual projects throughout the community. Amanda Bowen, right, was the top bidder in the puppy auction at Saturday’s Wild West Casino Night.

CATTLE AUCTION

News Staff
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
The report from the Feb. 14 Lampasas Cattle Auction follows. Cattle and calves: Total cattle 367, compared to 604 last sale and 559 at this time last year. Compared to last sale, feeder steers and heifers were steady. Slaughter cows and slaughter bulls $2-$4 higher.
Early voting opens today

Early voting opens today

Early voting opens today

Gail Lowe
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Polling places open today for those interested in casting an early ballot in either the Democratic Party Primary Election or the Republican Party Primary Election. The official election date is March 5. Lampasas County offers early voting at the Elections Administrator’s office, 407 S. Pecan St.
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Ride ’em cowboy!

News Staff
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Lometa School Superintendent Rob Moore didn’t have to worry about securing an eight-second ride on a wild bucking animal, as his donkey seems firmly planted on the floor. 
STEPHANIE FITZHARRIS | COURTESY PHOTO

STEPHANIE FITZHARRIS | COURTESY PHOTO

Casino Night draws big crowd

News Staff
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Warren Bluntzer, at right, holds up a mount of elk antlers he donated for the live auction at Saturday’s Wild West Casino Night. The event drew a full crowd at the Lampasas County Show Barn, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, Vision Lampasas and the Lions Club.
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