Erick Mitchell

Austin

News Editor at Lampasas Dispatch Record

Breaking News Writer, Freelance at HealthNews

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Kempner council votes down firearms ordinance

1 week ago | lampasasdispatchrecord.com | Erick Mitchell

After a lengthy discussion, Kempner City Council members decided not to approve a new ordinance regulating the discharge of firearms within city limits. The council turned down the proposed rules during its regular meeting on April 8.Members, however, agreed to amend the noise ordinance to include gunfire at night, based on hunting guidelines from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department....
Family dispute leads to shots fired, one dead in Lampasas

1 week ago | lampasasdispatchrecord.com | Erick Mitchell

Lampasas County sheriff’s deputies found a Lampasas male deceased on April 4 at 3320 County Road 1020.Sheriff David Parker described the incident as a domestic disturbance. He said it represented no threat to the public but was a family dispute that went bad.“All of the family has been cooperative during the investigation,” Parker said. “We are still trying to put it all t...
Miceli, area law enforcement agencies honor DJ Daniel at Texas Capitol

1 week ago | lampasasdispatchrecord.com | Erick Mitchell

Lampasas County resident Paul Miceli held back tears at the Texas Capitol while presenting 13-year-old Devarjaye 'DJ' Daniel with honorary swearing-in certificates from local law enforcement agencies.Daniel, a Houston native who is battling brain cancer, was recognized by Texas lawmakers for “DJ Daniel Day” on April 7.“The kid is a cut-up; he’s a pistol,” Miceli said. �...
Burnet County hosts meeting on railroad project

2 weeks ago | lampasasdispatchrecord.com | Erick Mitchell

Several hundred Lampasas County and Burnet County residents filled the Hill Country Fellowship sanctuary on Tuesday to hear updates and voice concerns about the proposed 26.9-mile rail line Texas Materials Inc. would like to construct.The session held jointly by the Commissioners Court of the two counties was led by Burnet County Precinct 2 Commissioner Damon Beierle, who provided those ...
LMS welding students hone skills in competition

2 weeks ago | lampasasdispatchrecord.com | Erick Mitchell

Lampasas Middle School’s three introduction to welding classes competed in a T-joint welding competition last Friday.The introductory class at LMS is a prerequisite to more advanced welding classes at Lampasas High School.LMS welding and construction instructor Rocky Wolfe said it is important students understand key welding fundamentals before advancing.“Once they go o...
Trustees receive facilities report

2 weeks ago | lampasasdispatchrecord.com | Erick Mitchell

Subhead Findings could lead to bond issuance to fund Lampasas ISD upgrades Representatives with WRA Architects Inc. provided Lampasas ISD Board of Trustees members with a facilities review during the school board meeting on Monday.In December, board members authorized district administrators to pursue talks with WRA Architects on district-wide construction plans that could feature in a bond next spring.“Over the last couple months, we’ve been touring...
Proposed bill would not give county reimbursement for disabled vet exemption

2 weeks ago | lampasasdispatchrecord.com | Erick Mitchell

Lampasas County hopes to earn some relief for the $11 million in tax revenue it has lost since 2009 due to the 100% disabled veteransâ€™ exemption on property taxes.For several legislative sessions, the county has watched as the Texas Legislature considers ways to rectify the situation, but legislation thus far has provided state reimbursement only to counties that border a military inst...
Lampasas seniors enjoy special gift with children

2 weeks ago | lampasasdispatchrecord.com | Erick Mitchell

The Lampasas Multi-Service Senior Center and Lampasas Head Start program for pre-Kindergarten children share more than just a building. The facility offers a means for the young and old to collaborate on occasion and enjoy times of fellowship together.The children from Head Start often create pictures and various items to recognize special occasions, such as Veterans Day and Christmas, a...
City Council candidates address priority issues at forum

2 weeks ago | lampasasdispatchrecord.com | Erick Mitchell

Five Lampasas City Council candidates discussed water, Hostess House renovations, economic development and other topics at Thursday’s candidate forum hosted by Forward Lampasas.Approximately 30 residents were on hand as Place 1 candidates Dorothy Person and Danielle Tucker Shepard, Place 3 candidates Edward Gold and Myles Haider, and Place 6 candidate Alexis Thompson offered their plan...
Legislation to create Central Texas Water Alliance earns approval in Texas Senate

3 weeks ago | lampasasdispatchrecord.com | Erick Mitchell

A bill to establish a Central Texas regional water authority has passed the Texas Senate and is now in the hands of Texas House lawmakers.Senate Bill 1194 seeks to create the Central Texas Water Alliance, a special district that can acquire water rights and manage wastewater infrastructure. The legislation authored by Sen. Pete Flores (R-Pleasanton) passed in the Senate on March 27 with ...