Lampasas man saves driver from burning vehicle

Brandon Roedler’s actions during an early-morning drive Sunday have earned him the label “hero.” While on Hoover Valley Road about five miles outside of Burnet, Roedler saw a burning vehicle with a man stuck inside and knew he needed to act.

Dove season on the horizon; game warden highlights new hunting law

A new law regarding hunting and the discharge of firearms on public waterways goes into effect today, and it could change how some people hunt this season. Starting Sept. 1, it is illegal for members of the public to hunt with rifles, pistols or bows on public waterways in the state of Texas.

Camp Cowboy holds graduation ceremony

Cowboy celebrated another graduating class on Aug. 25. Located at Robison Ranch in Kempner, the camp is a nonprofit organization founded by veterans that provides free equine-assisted growth programs to service members, first responders and their families.

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.

City of Lampasas to begin water service line inspections to satisfy EPA directive

The city of Lampasas has begun on-site water line inspections this week in accordance with new Environmental Protection Agency mandates regarding lead and copper. Lampasas officials released a notice to utility customers on Monday that on-site inspections of service lines would begin immediately.

CATTLE AUCTION

The report from the Aug. 30 Lampasas Cattle Auction follows. Cattle and calves: Total cattle 525, compared to 544 last sale and 308 at this time last year. Compared to last sale, feeder steers and heifers were unevenly steady due to quality.

Fish fry to raise funds for His Kids ministry

Pearl Church of Christ will host its annual Atchley Fish Fry and Auction on Sunday after the 10:30 a.m. service. Proceeds from the event benefit the His Kids youth ministry in Lampasas as well as scholarships for local graduates. The church is located at 6790 FM 183 in Pearl.

BRIEFLY

The city of Lampasas has announced that the Citizens Collection Center will be closed Saturday in observance of Labor Day. Regular hours will resume on Wednesday at the recycling/largeitem drop-off center.