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ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Trimming continues around city electric lines

News Staff
Monday, January 8, 2024
McCoy Tree Surgery workers cut branches that were weighing down power lines behind residences along County Road 4017. Crews were trimming trees Thursday and Friday in the Woodland Acres subdivision across from Lampasas High School.

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Burn Ban Remains Lifted
Monday, January 8, 2024
Lampasas County residents may continue to conduct outdoor burns on their property. County Judge Randy Hoyer once again has lifted the order restricting burning. Outdoor burns will be allowed until Jan. 21 at 6 p.m. SOURDOUGH 101 Lampasas Community Gardens will sponsor a workshop Jan.

Wind advisory issued for Lampasas County

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, January 8, 2024
Batten down the hatches! The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for the area this afternoon.  NWS officials issued a wind advisory for Lampasas, Coryell, Hamilton and surrounding counties effective from noon to 6 p.m. Winds of 20-30 mph with gusts of up to 45 mph are expected.

Felan arrested

Alexandria Randolph
Friday, January 5, 2024
Lampasas law enforcement apprehended the fifth suspect in a narcotics trafficking case after a raid on an alleged Lometa drug house last week.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Friday, January 5, 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.
FMC Science, now known as Radiance Clinical Research, is led by, from left to right, Lauren Atkinson Garner, Dr. Vanna Gold and Mia Monroe. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

FMC Science, now known as Radiance Clinical Research, is led by, from left to right, Lauren Atkinson Garner, Dr. Vanna Gold and Mia Monroe. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

FMC Science now under new ownership

Erick Mitchell
Friday, January 5, 2024
The trio of Dr. Vanna Gold, Lauren Atkinson Garner and Mia Monroe have purchased FMC Science from Dr. James Cain. Moving forward, the firm will be known as Radiance Clinical Research.
Author Stacey Swann splits her time between Lampasas County and the Austin area. She has filed to run for state representative. COURTESY PHOTO

Author Stacey Swann splits her time between Lampasas County and the Austin area. She has filed to run for state representative. COURTESY PHOTO

Democrat to run for House District 68

Erick Mitchell
Friday, January 5, 2024
Incumbent State Rep. David Spiller (R-Jacksboro) or his challenger Kerri Kingsbery will face a Democrat opponent in the November General Election, after local author Stacey Swann filed for the Texas House of Representatives District 68 seat. Swann resides between Lampasas and Lometa along U.S.
Funeral services planned for former councilman John Cole

Funeral services planned for former councilman John Cole

Funeral services planned for former councilman John Cole

News Staff
Friday, January 5, 2024
Longtime banker and rancher John A. Cole of Lampasas died Dec. 24, 2023 in Dallas. He was 92. Funeral services will be held at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Lampasas on Jan. 13, 2024, at 11 a.m., followed by a reception in the parish hall. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery.

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News Staff
Friday, January 5, 2024
CASA FUNDRAISER CASA for the Highland Lakes will hold its ninth annual Boots & BBQ benefit on Feb. 3 at Horseshoe Bay Resort. Tickets are on sale now at casabbq.hellofund.io. This event is the largest fundraising source for CASA, which serves children in the fivecounty Highland Lakes area.
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