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Richards sentenced on drug charge

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, December 14, 2023
A Harker Heights man entered a guilty plea Dec. 8 to a first-degree felony drug charge. His plea was entered in the 27th District Court of Lampasas County. Darryl Thomas Richards, 56, pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver.

GRAND JURY

News Staff
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Lampasas County grand jury convened last week, as the July term comes to an end. A new group will be impaneled next month.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, December 14, 2023
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.
Senator Pete Flores, third from left, visits with Mickey Edwards and other ag producers at Lampasas Cattle Auction Wednesday morning as they discuss cattle numbers and market concerns before Flores met with Lampasas County Farm Bureau members. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Senator Pete Flores, third from left, visits with Mickey Edwards and other ag producers at Lampasas Cattle Auction Wednesday morning as they discuss cattle numbers and market concerns before Flores met with Lampasas County Farm Bureau members. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Senator Pete Flores makes stop in town

Joycesarah Mccabe
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Texas Senator Pete Flores (R-Pleasanton) met with Lampasas County Farm Bureau members for a brief visit Wednesday morning.
Lampasas Trails volunteers have worked to clear hiking and bike paths at the 580 Sports Complex to prepare them for public use. ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas Trails volunteers have worked to clear hiking and bike paths at the 580 Sports Complex to prepare them for public use. ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH RECORD

City revisits agreement on hike and bike trails

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, December 14, 2023
In a workshop Monday night, the Lampasas City Council discussed the formal agreement with a local bicycling group for continued development of the hike and bike trails at the 580 Sports Complex.

Commissioners Court OKs new septic rules

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, December 14, 2023
The Lampasas County Commissioners Court has approved three rules for on-site sewage facilities. These rule changes are to be reviewed by the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality. Action came during Monday’s regular meeting of the court.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Thursday, December 14, 2023
LIVESTOCK SHOW REGISTRATION The deadline to enter this year’s Lampasas County Youth Livestock show is Monday. All entry forms must be submitted at the show barn between 4-6 p.m. or online. Entry forms may be completed using the new online registration system at lampasaslivestockshow. com.
Named the Lampasas High School Teacher of the Month for September was Kayla Cain, who leads the journalism program at the high school. She also works with creative writing and practical writing students, as well as the UIL Academics team. COURTESY PHOTO

Named the Lampasas High School Teacher of the Month for September was Kayla Cain, who leads the journalism program at the high school. She also works with creative writing and practical writing students, as well as the UIL Academics team. COURTESY PHOTO

LHS names teachers of the month

News Staff
Monday, December 11, 2023

SHEEP AND GOAT AUCTION

News Staff
Monday, December 11, 2023
The Dec. 7 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows. Total receipts: 3,090. Previous week: 2,599. Trends: Light kids $10 higher. Slaughter kids $10 higher; slaughter nannies steady; replacement nannies steady. Wool lambs steady to $5 lower; Dorper lambs and Barbado lambs steady.
COURTESY PHOTO | MELINDAMYERS.COM A rosemary topiary offers attractive foliage for holiday décor, a pleasant pine aroma and herbs for holiday meals.

COURTESY PHOTO | MELINDAMYERS.COM A rosemary topiary offers attractive foliage for holiday décor, a pleasant pine aroma and herbs for holiday meals.

Add a rosemary topiary this holiday season

Melinda Myers
Monday, December 11, 2023
Add a fresh look and fragrance to your holidays with a potted rosemary plant. This favorite herb of cooks, crafters and gardeners can be sheared into the shape of a wreath, small tree or orb, and it can be found readily at garden centers and florists.
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