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Hydroponics program planned for Feb. 10 at Kempner farm

News Staff
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Yield Here Farms will sponsor an “Intro to Hydroponics” program Feb. 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2662 Snow Rd. in Kempner. Participants will learn about hands-on, do-it-yourself systems, maintenance and nutrients, and commercial systems. Breakfast, lunch and snacks are included.

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, January 25, 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.

DISTRICT COURT

News Staff
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge John Gauntt presiding over the day’s hearings.
hunter king | Lampasas Dispatch Record Lampasas County Sheriff’s Deputy Jason Collins is credited with the rescue of a woman who was stranded in sub-freezing temperatures early last Friday morning.

hunter king | Lampasas Dispatch Record Lampasas County Sheriff’s Deputy Jason Collins is credited with the rescue of a woman who was stranded in sub-freezing temperatures early last Friday morning.

Deputy helps rescue woman from cold exposure

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, January 25, 2024
The Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office credited the kindness of a good Samaritan and the initiative of one of its own officers for the rescue of a Lampasas County woman stranded in dangerous conditions last week. On Jan. 19 at 4:02 a.m.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, January 25, 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. JAN.

Re-election campaign to hold reception for Sheriff Ramos

News Staff
Thursday, January 25, 2024
A re-election campaign reception for Lampasas County Sheriff Jess Ramos has been scheduled for early February. The event will be held at Putters & Gutters Fun Center at 2341 U.S. Highway 281 in Lampasas on Feb. 1 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. This is a public event, and all are welcome to attend.

Meet-and-greet event planned in Lometa for candidate David Parker

News Staff
Thursday, January 25, 2024
A meet-and-greet barbecue has been scheduled in Lometa for Lampasas County sheriff candidate David Parker. The event is set for Feb. 10 from noon to 6 p.m. at 201 Olive St. Parker, a Republican candidate in the election for sheriff, will be present to meet citizens and answer questions.

CATTLE AUCTION

News Staff
Thursday, January 25, 2024
The report from the Jan. 24 Lampasas Cattle Auction follows. Cattle and calves: Total cattle 204, compared to 530 last sale and 259 at this time last year. Compared to last sale, stockers were steady to $5 higher; feeders $5-$7 higher on lightest.
The Vision Lampasas mural at the corner of Key Avenue and East Fourth Street serves as a reminder that the city will be at the forefront of solar eclipse activity on April 8. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

The Vision Lampasas mural at the corner of Key Avenue and East Fourth Street serves as a reminder that the city will be at the forefront of solar eclipse activity on April 8. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Area residents prepare to welcome eclipse visitors

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, January 25, 2024
With just 72 days left until the 2024 solar eclipse in April, many Lampasas County residents are looking to host visitors for what could be the county’s event of the century. With Lampasas ranked by Astronomy Magazine as the No.
Michelle Wittenburg provides county officials with her career summary during Monday’s Lampasas County Commissioners Court meeting. The court approved a contract agreement with Wittenburg to provide lobbying services for the county. EERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Michelle Wittenburg provides county officials with her career summary during Monday’s Lampasas County Commissioners Court meeting. The court approved a contract agreement with Wittenburg to provide lobbying services for the county. EERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Commissioners Court selects new lobbyist for county

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, January 25, 2024
The Lampasas County Commissioners Court approved a contract agreement during Monday’s regular meeting to obtain the legislative services of Michelle Wittenburg.
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