The Weather
High yesterday was 96° The low this morning was 74°
Today: Mostly sunny with a high near 97°, and heat index values as high as 102°. S wind 10-15 mph gusting as high as 20 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with a low near 74° S-SE wind at 10-15 mph.
Thursday: Mostly sunny with a high near 97° and the heat index as high at 101°. S. wind at 10-15 mph with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday night: Mostly clear with a low near 75°, S-SE wind 10-15 mph with gusts near 20 mph.
Friday: Sunny with a high near 97° with south winds
Friday Night: Mostly clear with a low near 74°
The Weekend: Highs near 97°, lows in the 70’s
Today: Mostly sunny with a high near 97°, and heat index values as high as 102°. S wind 10-15 mph gusting as high as 20 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with a low near 74° S-SE wind at 10-15 mph.
Thursday: Mostly sunny with a high near 97° and the heat index as high at 101°. S. wind at 10-15 mph with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday night: Mostly clear with a low near 75°, S-SE wind 10-15 mph with gusts near 20 mph.
Friday: Sunny with a high near 97° with south winds
Friday Night: Mostly clear with a low near 74°
The Weekend: Highs near 97°, lows in the 70’s
Kempner ESD no longer viable
County Commissioners had a meeting last night at Taylor Creek Elementary School to discuss the proposed Emergency Services District in the Kempner area of Lampasas County. Lampasas Radio attended the meeting.
Three Commissioners were on hand; Robert Carroll, Jamie Smart and Mark Rainwater as well as County Judge Randy Hoyer.
The purpose of the ESD was to address funding issues and the goals that were in sight for the Kempner VFD. They wanted to have paid staff, better equipment, and a fire station on the north side of the district. The ESD was proposed a few months ago to address these needs.
A petition was presented to the County Commissioners on May 11th to begin the process. Dan Hause, of the Kempner VFD, at the meeting explained that in order to form an ESD (Emergency Service District), you have to have consent from the municipalities that are in the ESD. The consent motion was presented to the Kempner City Council in May, and was approved. The Consent motion was presented to the Copperas Cove City Council for the Copperas Cove city limits and the ETJ jurisdiction in Lampasas County for 1st time on June 17th, and for the second time in July 2nd. The Copperas Cove City Council voted to turn down the consent petition at that July 2nd meeting. It was presumed that the City of Copperas Cove will be annexing part of this area in the future.
Due to the fact that the Copperas Cove City Council refused the consent motion, the petition is no longer applicable. The petition is on the agenda for the Commissioners meeting on July 22nd and it is speculated that the petition will be pulled. It appears at this point that it is a matter of formalities.
A few residents from the area did attend the meeting and expressed quite a bit of concern over the tax increase created with an ESD. As one resident, George Gongarchin stated, “this appears to be the tip of the iceberg, that there would never be enough money, equipment or staff. “
According to the Kempner VFD, they average 365 runs a year , and this past years budget was $68,000 and the VFD raises $30,000 to $40,000 in their fundraisers.
Three Commissioners were on hand; Robert Carroll, Jamie Smart and Mark Rainwater as well as County Judge Randy Hoyer.
The purpose of the ESD was to address funding issues and the goals that were in sight for the Kempner VFD. They wanted to have paid staff, better equipment, and a fire station on the north side of the district. The ESD was proposed a few months ago to address these needs.
A petition was presented to the County Commissioners on May 11th to begin the process. Dan Hause, of the Kempner VFD, at the meeting explained that in order to form an ESD (Emergency Service District), you have to have consent from the municipalities that are in the ESD. The consent motion was presented to the Kempner City Council in May, and was approved. The Consent motion was presented to the Copperas Cove City Council for the Copperas Cove city limits and the ETJ jurisdiction in Lampasas County for 1st time on June 17th, and for the second time in July 2nd. The Copperas Cove City Council voted to turn down the consent petition at that July 2nd meeting. It was presumed that the City of Copperas Cove will be annexing part of this area in the future.
Due to the fact that the Copperas Cove City Council refused the consent motion, the petition is no longer applicable. The petition is on the agenda for the Commissioners meeting on July 22nd and it is speculated that the petition will be pulled. It appears at this point that it is a matter of formalities.
A few residents from the area did attend the meeting and expressed quite a bit of concern over the tax increase created with an ESD. As one resident, George Gongarchin stated, “this appears to be the tip of the iceberg, that there would never be enough money, equipment or staff. “
According to the Kempner VFD, they average 365 runs a year , and this past years budget was $68,000 and the VFD raises $30,000 to $40,000 in their fundraisers.
Lampasas Cattle Auction
The weekly cattle sale at Lampasas’ auction barn will take place today at 12:30.
This week
Upcoming events at Hancock Golf Course
The West Texas Junior Champions Tour is taking place today at Hancock Golf Course. The tour is for boys and girls ages 6-19 years, and started with a shotgun start this morning at 9am. The course will be closed for open play during this tournament, however they expect the play will end near 1 or 1:30 and the course will be re-opened for open play.
The Britches & Bows event will take place on July 20th & 21st starting at 8am. This will be an 18 hole Scramble format. The course will be closed for open play during this tournament as well.
The Britches & Bows event will take place on July 20th & 21st starting at 8am. This will be an 18 hole Scramble format. The course will be closed for open play during this tournament as well.
The Blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Tuesday shows the arrest of a 26 year old Lampasas man on 2 Lampasas Municipal warrants at 1:34am in the 1100 block of E. Ave F. A criminal trespass was reported in the 1300 block of CTE at 3:08am. There was a reported assault in the 400 block of E. 7th St. at 11:03am. The afternoon showed a fireworks call in the 900 block of E. Ave G at 5:50pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s. Dept. for Tuesday showed Lometa with a reported runaway, a fraud, and an abandoned vehicle. Kempner had a shots fired call, a civil matter, a fraud and a reckless driver. Out in the county there was a warrant served, suspicious activity, civil matters, a disturbance and a call about a suicidal person. Deputies went into Cove on an animal problem.
The Jail Log shows the arrest of 19 year old Hailey Evans of Lometa for possession of a controlled substance PG1 1-4 grams. 32 year old Frank Key of Burnet was arrested for 7 out of county charges. The Jail Log also shows the arrest of a 34 year old Lometa man for evading arrest.
The Burn Ban is lifted until July 21st at 7pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s. Dept. for Tuesday showed Lometa with a reported runaway, a fraud, and an abandoned vehicle. Kempner had a shots fired call, a civil matter, a fraud and a reckless driver. Out in the county there was a warrant served, suspicious activity, civil matters, a disturbance and a call about a suicidal person. Deputies went into Cove on an animal problem.
The Jail Log shows the arrest of 19 year old Hailey Evans of Lometa for possession of a controlled substance PG1 1-4 grams. 32 year old Frank Key of Burnet was arrested for 7 out of county charges. The Jail Log also shows the arrest of a 34 year old Lometa man for evading arrest.
The Burn Ban is lifted until July 21st at 7pm.
Ft. Hood Training
Ft. Hood will be conducting live fire training exercises tomorrow.
If you live around the Kempner of Cove area, you may hear a few “booms” throughout the day. You may see a few helicopters in the area as well.
The 1st Calvary Division’s Artillery are scheduled to conduct a joint live-fire training exercise with the Marines. This is a training exercise designed to strengthen the relationships between the two branches.
If you live around the Kempner of Cove area, you may hear a few “booms” throughout the day. You may see a few helicopters in the area as well.
The 1st Calvary Division’s Artillery are scheduled to conduct a joint live-fire training exercise with the Marines. This is a training exercise designed to strengthen the relationships between the two branches.
Ribbon Cutting Thursday
The Buena Vista Wildlife Safari & RV Park in Evant will be having their Ribbon Cutting tomorrow at 10am with the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce. The Wildlife Safari has RV spots, fully equipped, a bathhouse, laundry room, and the clubhouse is available. The main attraction, though, is the drive-through safari.
Fire Department Fundraiser
The Lampasas Fire Dept. has a deal with Benny Boyd the local Ram Truck dealer. If you go to the Lampasas Fire Dept. on Saturday from 11am-5pm, the Benny Boyd Dealership will have vehicles available for test drives. Drive a Ram Truck or one of the other cars Benny Boyd has available around the block, and the dealership will donate $20 to the Fire Dept. The goal of the Fire Dept. is to have 300 people do this, to meet a goal of $6000 in 6 hours. This is a good fundraiser , and the money will go to the Lampasas Volunteer Fire Department.
The Lampasas Fire Department is also offering tours of the Fire Department, an opportunity to visit with the firemen, and, just to sweeten the deal, when you’re done, you can enjoy a free pork steak dinner!
Let’s support our local Volunteer Fire Department and our local business!
The Lampasas Fire Department is also offering tours of the Fire Department, an opportunity to visit with the firemen, and, just to sweeten the deal, when you’re done, you can enjoy a free pork steak dinner!
Let’s support our local Volunteer Fire Department and our local business!
Cove needs applicants for Sign Committee
The City of Copperas Cove is accepting applications to fill a position on a newly created Sign Regulations Workgroup Ad Hoc Committee. The purpose of the City Council Appointed Ad Hoc Advisory Body is to review Chapter 16.5 – Sign Regulations of the Code of Ordinances, and make recommendations for editing the regulations governing signage and other matters related thereto.
The advisory body will consist of seven members, appointed to two year staggered terms, and membership will include one staff member as appointed by the City Manager, one representative from the City Council, one representative from the Planning and Zoning Commission, two locally recognized members of the business community and two commercial sign contractors licensed by the State of Texas. Meetings will be held as necessary and locations/dates/times have not yet been established.
We are currently only seeking to fill one locally recognized member of the business community position to complete the committee.
Applications are available at 914 South Main Street, Suite D, or on the City website, www.copperascovetx.gov under “Forms and Applications”. The position vacancy will be advertised through August 16, 2019. Completed applications must be submitted to the office of the City Secretary by the submittal deadline, August 26, 2019 at 5pm, for consideration.
For further information please contact City Secretary Lisa Wilson at lwilson@copperascovetx.gov or (254)547-4221.
The advisory body will consist of seven members, appointed to two year staggered terms, and membership will include one staff member as appointed by the City Manager, one representative from the City Council, one representative from the Planning and Zoning Commission, two locally recognized members of the business community and two commercial sign contractors licensed by the State of Texas. Meetings will be held as necessary and locations/dates/times have not yet been established.
We are currently only seeking to fill one locally recognized member of the business community position to complete the committee.
Applications are available at 914 South Main Street, Suite D, or on the City website, www.copperascovetx.gov under “Forms and Applications”. The position vacancy will be advertised through August 16, 2019. Completed applications must be submitted to the office of the City Secretary by the submittal deadline, August 26, 2019 at 5pm, for consideration.
For further information please contact City Secretary Lisa Wilson at lwilson@copperascovetx.gov or (254)547-4221.
