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DISTRICT COURT

News Staff
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge John Gauntt presiding over the day’s hearings. Defendant David Scott Barczi of Lampasas received five years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Institutional Division for evading arrest/detention with a vehicle.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, February 15, 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.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

Creeks begin to flow again

News Staff
Thursday, February 15, 2024
After heavy precipitation was recorded last weekend across Lampasas County, many wet-weather creeks began to run again. Here, the runoff forms a nice little waterfall as it trickles over the terrain into the creek below.

Corix to seek rate increase

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Lometa water customers may see a raise in rates after a recent request filed by Corix Utilities with the state. The rate change request, issued on Jan. 31, is the second request within the last two years by the utility company, which issued a similar request in September 2022.
The Lometa City Council members scrutinize the city’s bills during a meeting last week at City Hall. Pictured, from left to right, are Mayor Stephen Brister, Councilwoman Ronnie Cartwright, Mayor Pro-Tem Bob Butler and Councilman Jaelyn Downey. Cherí Jay-Wienecke | Dispatch record

The Lometa City Council members scrutinize the city’s bills during a meeting last week at City Hall. Pictured, from left to right, are Mayor Stephen Brister, Councilwoman Ronnie Cartwright, Mayor Pro-Tem Bob Butler and Councilman Jaelyn Downey. Cherí Jay-Wienecke | Dispatch record

Lometa City Council questions expenditures

Cheri Jay-wienecke
Thursday, February 15, 2024
The Lometa City Council met Feb. 5 in council chambers at Lometa City Hall with all members present. Discussion focused on bills posted for approval at the meeting. Among the items questioned were bank charges, service charges and a possible double payment to the State Comptroller.
County commissioners Mark Rainwater, at left, and Lewis Bridges listen as County Judge Randy Hoyer asks questions during Monday’s meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

County commissioners Mark Rainwater, at left, and Lewis Bridges listen as County Judge Randy Hoyer asks questions during Monday’s meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Commissioners Court accepts bonds for subdivisions

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, February 15, 2024
The Lampasas County Commissioners Court approved the acceptance of bonds for River Hills Ranch and Simms Creek Crossing subdivisions during Monday’s regular meeting. Also, the Commissioners Court OK’d the lease of a Pitney Bowes postage machine for the Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Thursday, February 15, 2024
EARLY VOTING TO START FEB. 20 Early voting begins Tuesday in the Democratic Party and Republican Party primaries. Federal, state, judicial and countylevel candidates are on the ballot. For registered voters in Lampasas County, early voting takes place at the Elections Administrator’s Office, 407 S.

WEATHER

News Staff
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Date High Low Rain Feb. 11 54 38 0.45 Feb. 12 56 38 0 Feb. 13 65 40 0 Feb. 14 64 45 0 Total rainfall for 2024: 3.46 in. Data from the Lower Colorado River Authority (site 11 miles westnorthwest of Lampasas near Nix).
Clark Corbin is pictured making a blood donation, assisted by volunteer Janet Machen, at last week’s American Red Cross community drive. With his recent donation, Corbin has recorded a 23-gallon milestone to help save others in need of blood. COURTESY PHOTO

Clark Corbin is pictured making a blood donation, assisted by volunteer Janet Machen, at last week’s American Red Cross community drive. With his recent donation, Corbin has recorded a 23-gallon milestone to help save others in need of blood. COURTESY PHOTO

Participation high at February Red Cross blood drive

News Staff
Monday, February 12, 2024
The Lampasas Community American Red Cross Blood Drive drew 80 participants last week. The Feb. 6-7 drive took place at the First Street Church of Christ Family Life Center. Seventy-two units of blood were collected, with the potential to save at least 200 lives.
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