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DISTRICT COURT

News Staff
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge John Gauntt presiding over the day’s hearings. Defendant Rashad Valento Byron Parkinson of Copperas Cove received 12 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on a charge of sexual assault of a child.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, August 24, 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.

Tickets available for annual Lampasas County Wine Tour

News Staff
Thursday, August 24, 2023
The 12th Annual Lampasas County Wine Tour is set for Sept. 23. The Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce-sponsored event this year will feature beer and spirits, in addition to the wine offerings from area vineyards. Tickets are $110 per person.
KWSC Board Members listen to questions from citizens during KWSC's board meeting on Wednesday evening.

KWSC Board Members listen to questions from citizens during KWSC's board meeting on Wednesday evening.

KWSC members voice concerns at board meeting

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Kempner Water Supply Corp. members turned out in good numbers at Wednesday night’s board meeting, held at the Kempner Volunteer Fire Department. More than 100 KWSC customers were present for the session.
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH REACORD

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH REACORD

Banners fly proudly at Badger Field

News Staff
Thursday, August 24, 2023
The Friday night high school football tradition is set to commence for another season at Badger Field, and the stadium is decorated with new flags displaying school and state pride. Lampasas will compete tonight with the Elgin Wildcats in a Senior Night matchup at the home stadium.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD At right, Kempner Mayor John Wilkerson administers the oath of office for new Court Clerk/Assistant City Secretary Rebecca Ramos. Kempner City Council members discussed staffing changes during Tuesday’s budget workshop.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD At right, Kempner Mayor John Wilkerson administers the oath of office for new Court Clerk/Assistant City Secretary Rebecca Ramos. Kempner City Council members discussed staffing changes during Tuesday’s budget workshop.

Kempner council sets new tax rate, shifts city personnel

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Kempner City Council members agreed to a slightly higher tax rate for the 20232024 fiscal year during Tuesday’s regular meeting. In a lengthy budget workshop, members unanimously agreed on a $0.28 tax rate per $100 in property valuation. This represents a 14.33% increase from last year’s $0.

BRIEFLY

Dog Adoption Day
Thursday, August 24, 2023
The Lampasas Public Library will host a dog adoption event Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the park area behind the library. Dogs from Lampasas Animal Shelter will be available to adopt at no cost. Yard games also will be set up to enjoy.
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