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Burnet County Jail bookings: April 19-25, 2024
The following people were arrested and booked into the Burnet County Jail during the period of April 19-25, 2024, according to Burnet County Sheriff’s Office logs. City of residence and release information are listed when available. This list does not constitute an official court document, and all persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Educators honored for work at Taylor Creek
Taylor Creek Elementary School Principal Shona Moore, left, and Assistant Principal Mark Sheppard, right, congratulate staff members honored in April. Music teacher Candace Beyer, second from left, was named Teacher of the Month at the campus, and custodian Sammy Wise, second from right, was selected Staff Member of the Month. Clay Phillips, center, of Farm Bureau Insurance presented each with a…
Candidates vie for two Lometa ISD at-large positions
Profiles provide information on background, experience and goalsfor school district. Cristopher BristerQ: What is your background/ experience? How does that experience prepare you to serve on the Lometa ISD school board?Brister: I am currently a member of the Lometa ISD Board of Trustees. I have been on the board since 2017 and currently serve as president. I am a member of the Lampasas County Ladies Auxiliary and have overseen the Lometa Youth Football Association for the past…
Explosive Offensive Powers the Lady Hawks to a Bi-District Championship
LLANO, TX — The Wall Lady Hawks Softball team traveled to Llano on Thursday night, April 25, to face off with Blanco in the Bi-District Round matchup in the 2024 Playoffs. The Lady Hawks proved explosive on offense throughout the contest, and the ladies’ bats pulled them through a rough pitching night to claim a Bi-District Championship, 12-9. Lady Hawks Head Coach Allyson Seider talked about her team’s performance after the game. Watch that post-game interview below: Learn More Here.
Man survives rollover wreck on U.S. 183 near Lometa
A man driving a box truck on U.S. Highway 183 is OK after surviving a rollover Thursday morning about three miles north of Lometa.Lometa Volunteer Fire Department Chief Bobby Odom said his crew was notified of an incident at 9:35 a.m. involving a box truck that was northbound on U.S. 183. The driver lost control of his vehicle and left the roadway, falling about 20 feet onto the railroad tracks…
New edition of magazine makes its debut today
The 2024-2025 Guide to Lampasas magazine is included inside today’s edition of the Lampasas Dispatch Record. This 80page premium product is the culmination of a months-long project and is one of the most popular publications of the newspaper.This year’s magazine places an emphasis on the local parks and some of their new upgrades, as well as the community events that these parks host annually.The…
Lometa City Council candidates vie for two seats
Four people will vie for two positions on the Lometa City Council on election day May 4. Their profiles appear below and in the Tuesday edition of the Dispatch Record. Julia Thomas, who was recently appointed Lometa City Secretary, said that while technically her name will appear on the ballot for Lometa City Council candidacy, she cannot hold both positions.
BIZ: Real New Orleans Style Restaurant moving to Moonie’s spot
The Real New Orleans Style Restaurant is moving from its location on RR 1431 to 2411 U.S. 281 in Marble Falls on May 2. The site is the former location of Moonie’s Burger House. “We’ve decided it’s time to expand, to get bigger and better,” chef Desmond Green said....
KWSC 24-inch main water line leak repaired
Outside contractors from Fort Worth hired by the Kempner Water Supply Corp. completed repairs to a 24inch main line leak at 4 a.m. Thursday.KWSC members and city of Lampasas water customers were notified Tuesday of the leak between State Highway 195 and the Ivy Mountain distribution tank that feeds the entire system.The repair presented challenges for workers due to its location in terrain that…
Sisters share a moment at Awards Day
Jamie Ball, standing at left, and Jenna Ball were among the Class of 2024 graduates recognized for academic honors during Awards Day ceremonies Wednesday evening. More coverage of Lampasas High School graduation will appear in the Senior Souvenir edition that is published in May. Commencement exercises for LHS are set for May 17.
LFD staffing changes, Hostess House work approved
Lampasas City Council discussed the Hostess House project and restructured fire department staff during a Monday evening meeting.STAFFING CHANGES AT LFDDuring its regular session Monday, the council held an official pinning ceremony for Joseph Adams, who will take on the role of fire chief for the Lampasas Fire Department.Prior to that action, City Manager Finley deGraffenried reminded council…
JOIN THE CLUB: Bluebonnet Quilt Club; Airing of the Quilts April 27
A pioneer tradition makes its debut in April with the Airing of the Quilts, an outdoor quilt show hosted by the Bluebonnet Quilt Club of Kingsland — new members welcome!. The show is April 27 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in a tent outside of Kingsland House of Arts and Crafts, 112 W. Chamberlain St. Vendors include a scissor and knife sharpener and booths with gifts, fabrics, and quilts for sale.
Pilot identified in fatal small plane crash at Spicewood Airport
SPICEWOOD, Texas — The pilot who was killed in a small plane crash at the Spicewood Airport Monday night has been identified. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) says Wesley Perkins, 74, of Lakeway, died after crashing a single-engine Lancair Legacy FG plane near 100 Piper Lane in Burnet County at around 6:30 p.m. He was the sole passenger at the time of the crash.
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