Recognizing Archaeology Month in Texas

Archaeologist Aubrey Banks speaks to a crowd gathered at Lampasas Public Library’s Foundation Room about discoveries she made while working an archeological site in Chester, United Kingdom.

Input sought on transportation plan

The Texas Department of Transportation is developing “Connecting Texas 2050,” the latest update to its statewide long-range transportation plan. Development of Connecting Texas 2050 began in fall 2022 and will continue through spring 2024.

Sedan veers onto bank of Sulphur Creek

A Lampasas woman and her toddler were transported to a local hospital last Friday after her vehicle nearly drove into Sulphur Creek. Lampasas Police Department officials said the 32-year-old woman was driving northbound Oct.

Kelley issues plea; Morua faces jury trial

A Lampasas man issued a plea in a child sexual assault case, and a second man was scheduled for jury trial on a similar charge. On Monday, Zachary Austin Kelley, 25, pleaded no contest to a charge of aggravated sexual assault of a child.

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.

DISTRICT COURT

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

Lampasas negotiates emergency water agreement with Kempner Water Supply

Lampasas City Council directed city staff to negotiate the final terms of an emergency water agreement with Kempner Water Supply Corp.

Rain! Glorious rain!

Running water covers the roadway on Hackberry Street Thursday, as much-needed precipitation has fallen on Lampasas County. According to the National Weather Service, rain totals measured from the Lampasas Municipal Airport between Tuesday and Thursday at 6 a.m. were 3.03 inches.

BRIEFLY

BURN BAN LIFTED County Judge Randy Hoyer has lifted temporarily the outdoor burn ban that recently was enacted. Burning will be permitted until 6 p.m. on Oct. 31. EARLY VOTING CONTINUES Early voting in the Constitutional Amendment Election continues through next week.