Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge John Gauntt presiding over the day’s hearings. Defendant Gilbert Elias Ayala of Lometa entered a guilty plea to a charge of possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram in a drugfree zone.

The Kempner City Council spent the majority of Tuesday’s meeting brainstorming for the upcoming 2024-25 fiscal year budget. One topic of discussion was the chief of police position.

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.

Lometa Municipal Court Judge Sharon Watson swears in newly elected City Council members Larry Koch, at left, and Derek Talley at a called meeting on Monday. Newly appointed council member Karen Chism took her oath of office May 6 at a regular session of the Lometa City Council.

A 45-year-old woman holding onto a tree limb in the Lampasas River was rescued last week by a Lampasas County sheriff’s deputy and a Kempner police officer. LCSO Chief Deputy Kodie Greenburg said medical evaluation by Hamilton EMS showed the woman sustained no injuries.

Runoff elections for a State Board of Education seat and a 3rd Court of Appeals judicial post will take place May 28. The Republican Party primary runoff election for a State Board of Education District 10 member is between incumbent Tom Maynard and Mary Bone.

The Lampasas County Commissioners Court spent nearly one hour of Monday’s regular meeting in executive session to consult with its attorney about the Ranches at Yancey Creek development. Ultimately, the Commissioners Court rescinded all agreements with the developer.

This group of seniors was among the many graduates who earned state and local scholarships to pursue their education and career goals. Karissa Perez, who each garnered $500 awards; and Isabella Lindsey and Kenlee Turner, who will receive stipends of $300.

Academic awards, college scholarships and student distinctions of all sorts were presented the Class of 2024 at the Lampasas High School Awards Day on April 24. LHS administrators and the counseling staff joined school board members, parents and friends in recognizing the accomplishments of these graduating seniors.

These seniors are members of the National Honor Society and served their school and community throughout the year..