Pierian Club makes donation

The Pierian Club recently made a $1,400 donation to the Lampasas County Child Welfare Board Rainbow Room. On hand for the check presentation are club members, from left, Carolyne Bulloch, Sarah Watson, CPS board president Colleen Eckermann, Connie Hendrix and Alicia Straley.

community calendar

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LISD Board of Trustees have light agenda in first meeting of 2024

The Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees had few action items to consider at Monday’s meeting, the first of the new year.

Casino Night tickets available for February fundraiser event

Tickets are available now for Wild West Casino Night, set for Feb. 17 at the Lampasas County Show Barn, 283 North U.S. Highway 183. Included are dinner, gambling chips and a chance to win $1,000. Casino Night benefits Vision Lampasas, Lampasas Lions Club and Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce.

Wind knocks down trees in county

Lampasas County resident Meghan James said high winds Monday toppled this tree which fell next to her house and carport.

ERCOT issues notice of winter weather conditions; temps could plunge into the teens next week

ERCOT has issued a notice prior to wintry weather conditions expected next week, and data shows emergency alerts may occur. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas issued an operating condition notice on Wednesday at just before 1 a.m.

Kempner receives grant money for road repairs on two streets

Upgrades to Signal Street and Conductor Street in Kempner are on the way. During Tuesday’s Kempner City Council meeting, City Manager Rebecca Ramos announced the city had been awarded $500,000 by the state of Texas.

district court

Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge John Gauntt presiding over the day’s hearings.

Hit and run leads to search on foot

Lampasas County Sheriff’s authorities sought individuals involved in a hit-and-run collision on Tuesday morning, but police confirmed a pursuit never took place. In the midmorning of Tuesday, Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office deputies were alerted to a report of a hit and run near West First Street.

arrests

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.