Local Area news and weather
thursday apriil 22, 2021
the weather
The high yesterday 57° This morning’s low 44°
Today: Increasing clouds and a high temperature near 64°. The winds will be E-NE at 5-15 shifting to the SE in the afternoon. Some light rain or drizzle is possible.
Tonight: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms this
evening, with a low temperature near 60°. Wind will be light from the SE, and patchy fog is a possibility.
Friday: An 80% chance of showers and storms beginning
mid-morning, with severe storms possible. Look for a high
temperature near 76°. Winds will be S-SE at 5-15 mph gusting to 20mph.
Friday Night: A 20% chance of rain showers in the evening, with a low near 54°. Light winds will shift to the west overnight.
Saturday: Sunny with N winds at10-15 mph gusting to 20 mph, and a high temperature near 79°.
Saturday Night: Clear skies and a low near 52°. Winds will be N-NE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the east
Today: Increasing clouds and a high temperature near 64°. The winds will be E-NE at 5-15 shifting to the SE in the afternoon. Some light rain or drizzle is possible.
Tonight: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms this
evening, with a low temperature near 60°. Wind will be light from the SE, and patchy fog is a possibility.
Friday: An 80% chance of showers and storms beginning
mid-morning, with severe storms possible. Look for a high
temperature near 76°. Winds will be S-SE at 5-15 mph gusting to 20mph.
Friday Night: A 20% chance of rain showers in the evening, with a low near 54°. Light winds will shift to the west overnight.
Saturday: Sunny with N winds at10-15 mph gusting to 20 mph, and a high temperature near 79°.
Saturday Night: Clear skies and a low near 52°. Winds will be N-NE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the east
the blotter
The Lampasas Police blotter for Wednesday shows a burglary of motor vehicle report in the 600 block of S. Walnut at 9:20am, and then a reported harassment took place in the 100 block of W. 5th St. at 10:51am. The afternoon shows a minor accident took place at the intersection of E. 1st St. and S. Chestnut St. at 3:42pm. The evening shows the arrest of Blas Gonzales III, 27, of Lampasas in the 100 block of EE Ohnmeiss Dr. at 11:04pm for 3 Lampasas Municipal Warrants; no drivers license, speeding, and failure to appear.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. Blotter for Wednesday shows Lometa with a reported fraud and a medical call. In Kempner there were livestock/animal issues, a civil matter, reported threats, a noise complaint and a reported trespassing. Out in the county there were medical calls, a reported fraud, civil matters and an accident. Deputies went into Cove on a medical call.
The Burn Ban has been lifted until May 7th.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. Blotter for Wednesday shows Lometa with a reported fraud and a medical call. In Kempner there were livestock/animal issues, a civil matter, reported threats, a noise complaint and a reported trespassing. Out in the county there were medical calls, a reported fraud, civil matters and an accident. Deputies went into Cove on a medical call.
The Burn Ban has been lifted until May 7th.
Today is earth day 2021
Earth Day began in 1969, as residents responded to a massive oil spill near Santa Barbara, California. This is the 51st Earth Day.
Today, according to Earthday.org President Kathleen Rogers,” climate change has become one of the central issues of the environmental movement, and climate and environmental literacy is important”.
"Combined with civic education, climate and
environmental literacy will create jobs, and build a green consumer market as meaningful ways to solve climate change," Rogers said.
Journalstar.com offers the following statistics in the US:
279 Businesses use wind electric power generation;
1,107 Businesses use hydroelectric power generation; 63
Businesses use geothermal electric power generation; 106
Businesses use solar electric power generation industry; $9.8 billion is the total revenue for electric power generation
industries that use renewable energy; 17%-the percent
of U.S. renewable electric power generation in 2018; 611,000 employees work in zero-emission technology industries.
And about our trash…
Today’s average American generates about 4.5 pounds of trash per day, compared to 2.68 pounds in 1960. In 2018, 292.4 million tons of waste were generated in the U.S. About 69 million tons were recycled and 25 million tons were composted.
Earth Day gives us every year a chance to talk about, think about and share our ideas.
Today, according to Earthday.org President Kathleen Rogers,” climate change has become one of the central issues of the environmental movement, and climate and environmental literacy is important”.
"Combined with civic education, climate and
environmental literacy will create jobs, and build a green consumer market as meaningful ways to solve climate change," Rogers said.
Journalstar.com offers the following statistics in the US:
279 Businesses use wind electric power generation;
1,107 Businesses use hydroelectric power generation; 63
Businesses use geothermal electric power generation; 106
Businesses use solar electric power generation industry; $9.8 billion is the total revenue for electric power generation
industries that use renewable energy; 17%-the percent
of U.S. renewable electric power generation in 2018; 611,000 employees work in zero-emission technology industries.
And about our trash…
Today’s average American generates about 4.5 pounds of trash per day, compared to 2.68 pounds in 1960. In 2018, 292.4 million tons of waste were generated in the U.S. About 69 million tons were recycled and 25 million tons were composted.
Earth Day gives us every year a chance to talk about, think about and share our ideas.
A Visit with the Lampasas City Manager
Lampasas City Manger Finley de Graffenried was in the Lampasas Radio studios Wednesday morning for his weekly visit with Ronnie Witcher.
Mr. de Graffenried began the conversation with an apology to the residents near the construction on W. 3rd St. He acknowledged the inconvenience, and asked for patience. He also spoke again about the need for employees for the city pools. He understands everyone is looking for help, and encouraged anyone interested in lifeguarding should get an application at City Hall, and the city will provide training.
When asked about the capital improvement projects that would get underway for the rest of this year, or the next fiscal year, the City Manager said they hope to get E. 3rd St. from Key Ave to Live Oak St. redone, and maybe some chip seal and maintenance on the roads. It was also mentioned about the engineering reports being done for the Skate Park and Pavillion at Campbell Park.
It was pointed out that almost all the new businesses in Lampasas are being built on Key Ave.,
and none seem to be setting up shop on the Courtyard Square/Downtown area. Key Ave. has an average of 20,000 cars a day, while downtown does not have that much traffic. (We have to mention, though, what a huge success the farmers/craft market on Saturdays has become). Mr. de Graffenried shared that they have spoken to some of the new property owners about ideas to create an environment that is good for retail businesses. As he said, they need people with vision and capital. Many of the downtown buildings are not up to code, but the city has a Life Safety Grant, which can be used to bring older buildings up to code. Call City Hall with any questions.
Mr. de Graffenried began the conversation with an apology to the residents near the construction on W. 3rd St. He acknowledged the inconvenience, and asked for patience. He also spoke again about the need for employees for the city pools. He understands everyone is looking for help, and encouraged anyone interested in lifeguarding should get an application at City Hall, and the city will provide training.
When asked about the capital improvement projects that would get underway for the rest of this year, or the next fiscal year, the City Manager said they hope to get E. 3rd St. from Key Ave to Live Oak St. redone, and maybe some chip seal and maintenance on the roads. It was also mentioned about the engineering reports being done for the Skate Park and Pavillion at Campbell Park.
It was pointed out that almost all the new businesses in Lampasas are being built on Key Ave.,
and none seem to be setting up shop on the Courtyard Square/Downtown area. Key Ave. has an average of 20,000 cars a day, while downtown does not have that much traffic. (We have to mention, though, what a huge success the farmers/craft market on Saturdays has become). Mr. de Graffenried shared that they have spoken to some of the new property owners about ideas to create an environment that is good for retail businesses. As he said, they need people with vision and capital. Many of the downtown buildings are not up to code, but the city has a Life Safety Grant, which can be used to bring older buildings up to code. Call City Hall with any questions.
cattle market rep0rt
Lampasas Cattle Auction’s weekly sale took place
Wednesday and 414 head were on hand, down from the 483 head of the last sale a week ago, and up from the 214
head a year ago at this time.
Feeder steers and heifers were $5 to $7 lower, and slaughter cows and were $1-$3 lower.
Feeder Steers Feeder Heifers
200-300lbs $1.445-$1.725/lb 200-300lbs $1.41-$1.75/lb
300-400lbs $1.49-$1.60/lb 300-400lbs$1.37-$1.50/lb
400-500lbs $1.49-$1.62/lb 400-500lbs $1.27-$1.50/lb
500-600lbs $1.49-$1.62/lb 500-600lbs $1.22-$1.40/lb
600-700lbs $1.365-$1.55/lb 600-700lbs $1.14-$1.29/lb
700-800lbs $1.24-$1.32/lb 700-800lbs $1.10-$1.20/lb
Slaughter Cows Slaughter Bulls
Under 800lbs No Test 1000-1300lbs No Test
800-1100lb .44 -.63/lb 1300-2100lbs .60-.88/lb
1100-1300lbs .63-.68/lb Replacements No Test
Bred Replacement Cows
Baby Tooth to 5yr old-$500-$900/hd
Solid Mouth -$475-$935/hd
Cow/Calf Pairs -
Young to Middle Age w/baby-300 lb calf-$750-$1250/pr
Aged Cows w/baby-300 lb calf– $900-$1050
Wednesday and 414 head were on hand, down from the 483 head of the last sale a week ago, and up from the 214
head a year ago at this time.
Feeder steers and heifers were $5 to $7 lower, and slaughter cows and were $1-$3 lower.
Feeder Steers Feeder Heifers
200-300lbs $1.445-$1.725/lb 200-300lbs $1.41-$1.75/lb
300-400lbs $1.49-$1.60/lb 300-400lbs$1.37-$1.50/lb
400-500lbs $1.49-$1.62/lb 400-500lbs $1.27-$1.50/lb
500-600lbs $1.49-$1.62/lb 500-600lbs $1.22-$1.40/lb
600-700lbs $1.365-$1.55/lb 600-700lbs $1.14-$1.29/lb
700-800lbs $1.24-$1.32/lb 700-800lbs $1.10-$1.20/lb
Slaughter Cows Slaughter Bulls
Under 800lbs No Test 1000-1300lbs No Test
800-1100lb .44 -.63/lb 1300-2100lbs .60-.88/lb
1100-1300lbs .63-.68/lb Replacements No Test
Bred Replacement Cows
Baby Tooth to 5yr old-$500-$900/hd
Solid Mouth -$475-$935/hd
Cow/Calf Pairs -
Young to Middle Age w/baby-300 lb calf-$750-$1250/pr
Aged Cows w/baby-300 lb calf– $900-$1050
wednesday april 21, 2021
the weather
The high yesterday 70° This morning’s low 37° DFW and Waco have set new daily record lows for April 21st.
Today: Look for increasing clouds and a high temperature near 64°. Winds will be E-NE near 10 mph. .
Tonight: Partly cloudy skies and a low near 43°. Winds will be light from the E-NE.
Thursday: Look for clouds to increase, with a high near 64°, and wind will be brisk from the SE a t5-15 mph gusting to 20 mph.
Overnight Thursday: Cloudy skies with a 30% chance of showers or storms, and a low near 64°. Winds will continue from the S-SE at 5-15 mph gusting to 20 mph.
Friday: a 70% chance of showers and storms, with a high temperature near 79°. Wind will continue from the S-SE at 5-15 mph gusting to 20 mph. Friday Night: Mostly clear skies with a low temperature near 55°, winds will become W overnight.
Next Week: Showers and storms expected across much of the region on Tuesday.
Today: Look for increasing clouds and a high temperature near 64°. Winds will be E-NE near 10 mph. .
Tonight: Partly cloudy skies and a low near 43°. Winds will be light from the E-NE.
Thursday: Look for clouds to increase, with a high near 64°, and wind will be brisk from the SE a t5-15 mph gusting to 20 mph.
Overnight Thursday: Cloudy skies with a 30% chance of showers or storms, and a low near 64°. Winds will continue from the S-SE at 5-15 mph gusting to 20 mph.
Friday: a 70% chance of showers and storms, with a high temperature near 79°. Wind will continue from the S-SE at 5-15 mph gusting to 20 mph. Friday Night: Mostly clear skies with a low temperature near 55°, winds will become W overnight.
Next Week: Showers and storms expected across much of the region on Tuesday.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Tuesday shows an early morning report of a prowler on Castleberry St. at 2:56am. The afternoon shows a harassment was reported in the 300 block of E. 4th St. at 4:47pm. The evening brought a report of suspicious activity in the 300 block of 3rd St. at 10:34pm, and a shots fired call at 10:59pm.
The Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Kempner with an accident, and a code enforcement call. Out in the county there was a warrant served, and a requested welfare check. Deputies went into Cove on an animal issue.
The Jail Log shows the arrest of 20 year old Tyler Fowler of Round Rock , and 28 year old Matthew Maldonado of San Antonio both detained for possession of marijuana less than 2 oz., also arrested was Aaron Smith of Kempner, 23, on a probation violation, and 54 year old Elia Gomez of Gatesville on an out-of-county charge.
The Burn Ban has been lifted until May 7th
The Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Kempner with an accident, and a code enforcement call. Out in the county there was a warrant served, and a requested welfare check. Deputies went into Cove on an animal issue.
The Jail Log shows the arrest of 20 year old Tyler Fowler of Round Rock , and 28 year old Matthew Maldonado of San Antonio both detained for possession of marijuana less than 2 oz., also arrested was Aaron Smith of Kempner, 23, on a probation violation, and 54 year old Elia Gomez of Gatesville on an out-of-county charge.
The Burn Ban has been lifted until May 7th
election news
The Lampasas County Elections Office reports that on April 20th, there were62 early votes in the City of Lampasas/City of Kempner joint election, and 8 early ballots cast in Lometa.
vaccines available
Dr. Hay shared with Lampasas Radio that the Moderna Vaccine will be available at no cost this Saturday, April 24th at Lampasas High School. You can sign up online at Lampasas.org, or call 512-734-3635. They ask that you leave a voice message and someone will get back to you. There will be drive-thru accommodations for those who are unable to leave their car. The 2nd dose is scheduled for May 22 at Lampasas High School.
district court notes
Lampasas County Courthouse was the site of a 27th District Court Docket Call on April 16th. Presiding over the Court was 27th
District Court Judge John Gauntt. Altogether 13 cases were brought to the court with 11 cases involving men, and 2 cases
involving women.
There were 4 cases involving possession of a controlled
substance/PG1. There was 1 case each for; cruelty /non-livestock animal, injury to a child, endangering a child, theft of a firearm, invasive visual recording, unauthorized us of a motor vehicle, and forgery. There were 2 cases evading arrest w/a vehicle.
Two cases was settled with Anthony Crowley, of Lampasas
pleading guilty to unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, and
sentenced to 6 days county jail (credit time served), plus fines and costs. Christopher Chambliess, of Royse City, charged with DWI/w child in vehicle, pled guilty to the lesser charge of DWI and was sentenced to 12 months county jail/probated 2 years plus costs and fines.
All other cases were rescheduled or set for jury trials.
District Court Judge John Gauntt. Altogether 13 cases were brought to the court with 11 cases involving men, and 2 cases
involving women.
There were 4 cases involving possession of a controlled
substance/PG1. There was 1 case each for; cruelty /non-livestock animal, injury to a child, endangering a child, theft of a firearm, invasive visual recording, unauthorized us of a motor vehicle, and forgery. There were 2 cases evading arrest w/a vehicle.
Two cases was settled with Anthony Crowley, of Lampasas
pleading guilty to unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, and
sentenced to 6 days county jail (credit time served), plus fines and costs. Christopher Chambliess, of Royse City, charged with DWI/w child in vehicle, pled guilty to the lesser charge of DWI and was sentenced to 12 months county jail/probated 2 years plus costs and fines.
All other cases were rescheduled or set for jury trials.
death/funeral notice
Marcus Wayne Lastly, 71, passed away peacefully with his kids by his side at his home in Kempner, Texas on Tuesday, April 20th.Graveside Services for family and friends will be held at 3pm on Saturday, April 24th, at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Lake Victor.
He was born November 22, 1949, to Ruben Alexander "Bub" Lastly and Peggy Nell Jarvis. He attended Burnet Schools, and owned and operated a service station in Lometa, Texas for over 20 years.
Marcus was preceded in death by his father, Ruben Alexander "Bub" Lastly.
Survivors include his mother, Peggy Nell Jarvis Lastly; siblings, Dena Kay Atkinson, Judy Lynn Lastly, Mary Clifftene Hamlin, Ruben Alexander "Junior" Lastly; children, Katrina Nicole Lastly Carothers, Brandi Janean Lastly Wheeler, Justin Marcus Lastly; grandchildren, Laney Lastly, Colton Carothers, Caymen and Marcus Wheeler.
He was born November 22, 1949, to Ruben Alexander "Bub" Lastly and Peggy Nell Jarvis. He attended Burnet Schools, and owned and operated a service station in Lometa, Texas for over 20 years.
Marcus was preceded in death by his father, Ruben Alexander "Bub" Lastly.
Survivors include his mother, Peggy Nell Jarvis Lastly; siblings, Dena Kay Atkinson, Judy Lynn Lastly, Mary Clifftene Hamlin, Ruben Alexander "Junior" Lastly; children, Katrina Nicole Lastly Carothers, Brandi Janean Lastly Wheeler, Justin Marcus Lastly; grandchildren, Laney Lastly, Colton Carothers, Caymen and Marcus Wheeler.
tuesday april 20, 2021
the weather
The High yesterday 69 The Low 36°
Today: Sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph
Thursday night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 57. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Today: Sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph
Thursday night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 57. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
the blotter
The Lampasas Police Department received a total of 33 calls for service on 4/19/2021 to include:
Suspicious Person reported in the 1900 block of S. US Hwy. 281 at 10:58 AM
Assault reported in the 2700 block of S. US Hwy. 281 at 11:31 AM
Harassment reported in the 200 block of Riverview Dr. at 1:22 PM
Assault reported in the 900 block of E. 3rd St. at 2:34 PM
Recovered Property reported in the 300 block of E. 4th St. at 3:45 PM
Fraud reported in the 200 block of E. Ave. D at 4:55 PM
Suspicious Vehicle reported in the 2300 block of W. FM. 580 at 8:08 PM
Reckless Driver reported in the 1000 block of N.US. Hwy. 183 at 8:51 PM
Suspicious Person reported in the 1700 block of E. Central Texas Expwy. at 10:46 PM
The Lampasas Police Department received a total of 15 calls for service on 4/18/2021 to include:
Reckless Driver reported in the 1000 block of E. 4th St. at 6:46 AM
Reckless Driver reported on E. US Hwy. 190 and CR. 3062 at 4:06 PM
Harassment reported in the 1300 block of E. Central Texas Expwy. at 10:54 PM
Burn Ban lifted until May 7th
Suspicious Person reported in the 1900 block of S. US Hwy. 281 at 10:58 AM
Assault reported in the 2700 block of S. US Hwy. 281 at 11:31 AM
Harassment reported in the 200 block of Riverview Dr. at 1:22 PM
Assault reported in the 900 block of E. 3rd St. at 2:34 PM
Recovered Property reported in the 300 block of E. 4th St. at 3:45 PM
Fraud reported in the 200 block of E. Ave. D at 4:55 PM
Suspicious Vehicle reported in the 2300 block of W. FM. 580 at 8:08 PM
Reckless Driver reported in the 1000 block of N.US. Hwy. 183 at 8:51 PM
Suspicious Person reported in the 1700 block of E. Central Texas Expwy. at 10:46 PM
The Lampasas Police Department received a total of 15 calls for service on 4/18/2021 to include:
Reckless Driver reported in the 1000 block of E. 4th St. at 6:46 AM
Reckless Driver reported on E. US Hwy. 190 and CR. 3062 at 4:06 PM
Harassment reported in the 1300 block of E. Central Texas Expwy. at 10:54 PM
Burn Ban lifted until May 7th
San Saba County Pecan Field Day
The annual Pecan Field Day will be at the San Saba Civic Center on May 3rd hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the San Saba County Pecan Growers Association. Make sure to get there around 8 a.m. when registration begins. The program beginning at 9 o’clock and there will be a $40.00 registration for those who pre-register and $60.00 for those who register at the door. Bring your appetites because there will be an enchilada lunch provided by Pepperbelly’s Restaurant.
Early voting began
Monday started the early voting period in Lampasas County, and there are several races on the various municipal ballots. Both Lampasas and Kempner mayoral positions are up for grabs, along with council seats in Lampasas and Lometa. Early voting ends April 27. Election Day is May 1. The last day to apply to vote by mail-in ballot is April 20, so applications would have to be postmarked today. Mark Bishop stated “We had 56 voters in the City of Lampasas/City of Kempner joint election and 9 voters in the City of Lometa election.”
Local high school student arrested after weapon found in backpack
A student from Shoemaker High School was arrested on Monday in Killeen. Killeen ISD officers and the high school conducted a random drug search Monday morning using the campus department’s K-9 and found a weapon in the teenager’s backpack. Killeen ISD spokes woman Taina Maya said.
“The student would not allow the backpack to be searched by Sauron and was taken to the KISD Police office at the campus. Upon further investigation, police discovered a weapon in the student’s backpack,”
“The student would not allow the backpack to be searched by Sauron and was taken to the KISD Police office at the campus. Upon further investigation, police discovered a weapon in the student’s backpack,”
Fort Hood Dedicates Access Gate to Vanessa Guillén in Ceremony Monday
After six months of construction, Fort Hood officially dedicated an access gate to Spc. Vanessa Guillén yesterday on April 19 at 1 p.m. Lieutenant General Pat White, III Corps and Fort Hood commanding general hosted Guillén's family in the ceremony but the public will not be permitted to attend. Lupe Guillen stated “The positive side of this gate is to remember her name and to remind and reflect what happened April 22 and to remind those victims of sexual violence to not stay in silence.”
The Texas House Gives Approval
A handful of bills that are aimed at preventing another massive power failure were approved. When the February winter storm hit utility companies complied with orders to shut off power to
large parts of the state, which cut off electricity to natural gas services. This prevented the facilities from delivering fuel to power plants, intensify the shortage of electricity. A committee will be created by the House Bill 14 that will designate priority to the electricity services when extreme weather needs occur. House Bill 3648 would require state agencies to adopt rules designating certain gas entities and facilities as critical during an energy emergency.
large parts of the state, which cut off electricity to natural gas services. This prevented the facilities from delivering fuel to power plants, intensify the shortage of electricity. A committee will be created by the House Bill 14 that will designate priority to the electricity services when extreme weather needs occur. House Bill 3648 would require state agencies to adopt rules designating certain gas entities and facilities as critical during an energy emergency.
monday april 19, 2021
the weather
The High yesterday 65° The Low this morning 44°
Today: Cloudy. High near 70F. Wind’s light and variable.
Tonight: Partly cloudy skies. Low 49F. Wind’s light and variable.
Tuesday: Sunshine. High 73F. WSW winds shifting to
NNW at 10 to 20 mph.
Tuesday night: Clear skies. Near record low temperatures. Low 39F. Winds NNE at 10 to 20 mph.
Wednesday: Partly cloudy skies. High 63F. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy skies. Low around 45F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph.
Today: Cloudy. High near 70F. Wind’s light and variable.
Tonight: Partly cloudy skies. Low 49F. Wind’s light and variable.
Tuesday: Sunshine. High 73F. WSW winds shifting to
NNW at 10 to 20 mph.
Tuesday night: Clear skies. Near record low temperatures. Low 39F. Winds NNE at 10 to 20 mph.
Wednesday: Partly cloudy skies. High 63F. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy skies. Low around 45F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph.
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Saturday shows Bonnie Mae Harrell, 54 years of age, from Lampasas, was arrested in the 600 block of S Chestnut St for Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1 Under 1 Gram at 8:40 PM. The Lampasas Police Department received a total of 18 calls for service on Saturday which included:
Reckless Driver reported in the 800 block of S Key Ave at 12:37 AM
Reckless Driver reported in the 1700 block of E Central Texas Expressway at 2:24 AM
Harassment reported in the 800 block of S Key Ave at 10:28 PM
Disturbance reported in the 2300 block of S US Hwy 281 at 10:30 PM
1 Escort
1 Motorist Assist
2 Animal Complaints
There were no accidents reported.
Sheriff’s Office Blotter for Saturday shows Bonnie Mae Harrel 54 years of age from Lampasas was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance
Daniel Thomas Kales 53 years of age from Austin was arrested for Harassment.
The Sheriff’s Office received a total of 19 calls which include:
4 Traffic Stop ~ Alarm ~ 2 Livestock ~ Crash ~ 3 Reckless Driver ~ 2 Suspicious ~ Civil Matter ~ Fire-Structure ~ Harassment ~ Fight in Progress ~ Medical ~ Disturbance
The Burn Ban is lifted until May 7th.
Reckless Driver reported in the 800 block of S Key Ave at 12:37 AM
Reckless Driver reported in the 1700 block of E Central Texas Expressway at 2:24 AM
Harassment reported in the 800 block of S Key Ave at 10:28 PM
Disturbance reported in the 2300 block of S US Hwy 281 at 10:30 PM
1 Escort
1 Motorist Assist
2 Animal Complaints
There were no accidents reported.
Sheriff’s Office Blotter for Saturday shows Bonnie Mae Harrel 54 years of age from Lampasas was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance
Daniel Thomas Kales 53 years of age from Austin was arrested for Harassment.
The Sheriff’s Office received a total of 19 calls which include:
4 Traffic Stop ~ Alarm ~ 2 Livestock ~ Crash ~ 3 Reckless Driver ~ 2 Suspicious ~ Civil Matter ~ Fire-Structure ~ Harassment ~ Fight in Progress ~ Medical ~ Disturbance
The Burn Ban is lifted until May 7th.
We Could Be At Risk For A Power Outage!
Power blackouts in Texas could be in our future once more this summer on the off chance that the state encounters a serious warm wave or dry spell combined with tall request for control. Summer 2021 in Texas will be hotter and drier compared to normal and is highly likely to rank among the 10 hottest in a long time. On Tuesday Texans were asked to preserve power since the supply of energy seem to barely keep up with power necessity. This past week a remarkable chunk of the grid’s power plants was offline due to upkeep, as a result of damage from the winter storm. The damage caused by winter storms could be the most expensive disaster in the history of the state. Surpassing Hurricane Harvey’s damages costing as much as $ 125 billion, according to experts. A last summer evaluation will be allocated May 6.
Texas Unemployment Rate Still High
As Texas adds 99,000 jobs in the last month the unemployment rate is still up from last year’s pandemic fall out. In March Texas unemployment rate was 6.9%, which is more than two times the record low point of 3.4% in May 2019. In February, a hazardous winter storm hit knocking vast strips of the state off the power grid for days causing Texas more intensified economical financial battles including our state sales tax revenue. Then in March Texas’s unemployment claims jumped to levels that we have not seen since last summer.
Starr Testing Adds Pressure To Students
Texas schoolchildren are now faced with routine standardized testing and makeup work after a school year plagued by a pandemic and a hazardous winter storm. Many parents and teachers say that this is not necessary. Even though some of students
are still studying remotely, the state expects them to take STAAR tests face-to-face in a school building. The good news for the elementary and middle school students is that they will not be penalized for failing tests and if they miss the tests, it will not prevent a student from advancing to the next grade. However high school students must pass five exams in certain subject. Some districts also requiring teachers to take iReady reading tests and short-term tests to assess the student’s readiness for the STAAR. This means that some students in the state may spend the last six weeks of the school year on standardized tests. Many teachers, parents, and advocates say that all students should pass this year and advance to the next grade, regardless of their performance on upcoming exams.
Texas schoolchildren are now faced with routine standardized testing and makeup work after a school year plagued by a pandemic and a hazardous winter storm. Many parents and teachers say that this is not necessary. Even though some of students
are still studying remotely, the state expects them to take STAAR tests face-to-face in a school building. The good news for the elementary and middle school students is that they will not be penalized for failing tests and if they miss the tests, it will not prevent a student from advancing to the next grade. However high school students must pass five exams in certain subject. Some districts also requiring teachers to take iReady reading tests and short-term tests to assess the student’s readiness for the STAAR. This means that some students in the state may spend the last six weeks of the school year on standardized tests. Many teachers, parents, and advocates say that all students should pass this year and advance to the next grade, regardless of their performance on upcoming exams.
Kempner Judge Resigns
Judge Mahoney who replaced Judge Gene Isenhour in 2019 has submitted his resignation this past week. In the resignation, among many other issues, the Judge cited Keith Harvey’s “treatment of employees” along with Keith Harvey’s “ignorance and narcissistic mentality” as contributing factors to various problems at city hall and his resignation. Some of the comments made by Judge Mahoney about his pay and the city budget seems to have caused a stir of speculation. Judge Mahoney stated “after the election we could have made a good fit for the city, but I can [not] financially sit back and work for free. The court has released enough funds to the city to pay my salary, but they all seem to go away or not be shown in the budget.”
Texans Face More Challenges
Texas has suspended the use of a single Johnson & Johnson vaccine this week after federal and state health officials urged action because a number of recipients developed blood clots. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, discontinuation of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine came after six women out of 6.8 million people who received the vaccine reported developing severe type of blood clot. Now this is causing the efforts to vaccinate youth, Texas rural areas, the communities’ minorities, and those that are homeless will be the most affected by the suspension.
friday april 16, 2021
the weather
The High yesterday 60° The Low this morning 57°
Today: Cloudy skies with a high near 78°, and a 50% chance of showers and storms this afternoon. Winds will become W near 10 mph this afternoon, and a cold front is expected to move through clearing the rain for tonight.
Tonight: Look for mostly cloudy skies, with a low near 47°. Winds will be N at 15-20 mph with possible gusts of 25 mph.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy skies with a high temperature near 61°. Winds will continue from the N at 15-20 mph gusting to 25 mph.
Saturday night: Mostly cloudy skies with a low around 45°, with N winds continuing.
Sunday: Mostly sunny skies with high temperatures near 65°. Winds will be from the N-NE at 10-15 mph, gusting to 20 mph.
Sunday Overnight: Partly cloudy skies with a low near 45° and wind becoming light from the E in the evening
Next Week: A quiet weather pattern continues in the beginning of next week with a warming trend and sunny skies
Today: Cloudy skies with a high near 78°, and a 50% chance of showers and storms this afternoon. Winds will become W near 10 mph this afternoon, and a cold front is expected to move through clearing the rain for tonight.
Tonight: Look for mostly cloudy skies, with a low near 47°. Winds will be N at 15-20 mph with possible gusts of 25 mph.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy skies with a high temperature near 61°. Winds will continue from the N at 15-20 mph gusting to 25 mph.
Saturday night: Mostly cloudy skies with a low around 45°, with N winds continuing.
Sunday: Mostly sunny skies with high temperatures near 65°. Winds will be from the N-NE at 10-15 mph, gusting to 20 mph.
Sunday Overnight: Partly cloudy skies with a low near 45° and wind becoming light from the E in the evening
Next Week: A quiet weather pattern continues in the beginning of next week with a warming trend and sunny skies
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Thursday shows the early morning arrest of Joshua Davis, 18, of Copperas Cove at 12:18am in the 1400 block of S. Chestnut St. for possession controlled substance/PG3(Alprazolam)/less than 28 grams. A suspicious vehicle was reported in the1000 block of S. Key Ave at 1:50am. Late in the evening, Noah Joy, 19, of North Zulch, Texas was arrested in the 1800 block of Santa Fe for possession/controlled substance/PG3(Alprazolam) /less than 28 grams at 11:13pm.
Sheriff’s Office Blotter for Thursday shows officers in Lometa for a reported fraud. In Kempner, there were livestock/animal issues, civil matters and a noise complaint. Out in the county there were civil matters, a report of suspicious activity and an animal issue. Deputies went into Cove on a reported disturbance and a livestock issue.
The Burn Ban is lifted until May 7th
Sheriff’s Office Blotter for Thursday shows officers in Lometa for a reported fraud. In Kempner, there were livestock/animal issues, civil matters and a noise complaint. Out in the county there were civil matters, a report of suspicious activity and an animal issue. Deputies went into Cove on a reported disturbance and a livestock issue.
The Burn Ban is lifted until May 7th
It’s Friday !
What’s goin’ on?
Waiting for the rain to clear?
Lampasas Radio is waiting to hear from Badger Baseball Coach Chance Evans on the field conditions. If conditions permit, the Badgers will play Stephenville for the 3rd time this season, with each team winning one. If the game is postponed, there may be a change of location, a change of date or both.
The Badger Baseball Hamburger Dinner is planned for today from 5-6:30pm. If there is inclement weather, the dinner will be postponed until next Tuesday, April 20th, which is senior night for Badger Baseball and Lady Badger Softball.
We will keep you updated on the games status as we receive information. If you can’t make it to the game, we do plan to broadcast over KACQ FM 101.9 radio, and stream at lampasasradio.com at the listen live button.
Lady Badger Softball Lady Badger Softball is scheduled to travel to Stephenville this afternoon to take on the Honeybees. This is, of course, dependent on field conditions. If you can’t make the game, join Darrell Brooks and his team as they broadcast the play by play over KCYL 1450AM radio, and stream at lampasasradio.com at the listen live button.
The Badger Baseball Hamburger Dinner is planned for today from 5-6:30pm. If there is inclement weather, the dinner will be postponed until next Tuesday, April 20th, which is senior night for Badger Baseball and Lady Badger Softball.
We will keep you updated on the games status as we receive information. If you can’t make it to the game, we do plan to broadcast over KACQ FM 101.9 radio, and stream at lampasasradio.com at the listen live button.
Lady Badger Softball Lady Badger Softball is scheduled to travel to Stephenville this afternoon to take on the Honeybees. This is, of course, dependent on field conditions. If you can’t make the game, join Darrell Brooks and his team as they broadcast the play by play over KCYL 1450AM radio, and stream at lampasasradio.com at the listen live button.
Lampasas Community Gardens
Coordinator Janet Crozier was in Lampasas Radio studios this morning to talk about the Community Garden project, and the open house they are having tomorrow at Campbell Park from 1-5pm.
Lampasas Community Gardens has a total of 8000 sq. feet in Campbell Park, to allow community residents to garden on a raised bed of 4x4 or 4x8 feet. The plots are rented, but there are
scholarships and financial resources available. This can be a good learning experience for any age, and it encourages eating fresh, organic food from the garden.
Tomorrow’s open house will feature speakers about gardening, landscaping, birding as well as musical guests and Lampasas
Police Chief Sammy Bailey. There is a raffle for a large Yeti ice chest, tickets $1 each, and the winner will be drawn at 5pm tomorrow.
The event is at 501 E. North Ave behind Hanna Springs Pool
tomorrow from 1-5pm.
Lampasas Community Gardens has a total of 8000 sq. feet in Campbell Park, to allow community residents to garden on a raised bed of 4x4 or 4x8 feet. The plots are rented, but there are
scholarships and financial resources available. This can be a good learning experience for any age, and it encourages eating fresh, organic food from the garden.
Tomorrow’s open house will feature speakers about gardening, landscaping, birding as well as musical guests and Lampasas
Police Chief Sammy Bailey. There is a raffle for a large Yeti ice chest, tickets $1 each, and the winner will be drawn at 5pm tomorrow.
The event is at 501 E. North Ave behind Hanna Springs Pool
tomorrow from 1-5pm.
grand jury notes
The Lampasas Grand Jury met yesterday and the following were true billed:
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. brought 2 cases:
Tyler Azar-Burglary/Habitation/Assault
Terry Quentin-Possession/Cocaine
Lampasas Police Dept. brought 9 cases:
Carol Crim-Possession/meth
Brain Powell-Possession/meth
Joe Michael Casey Torrrez-Possession/meth
Jerel Johnson-Possession/meth
Christian Rodriguez-Possession/meth
Cody Cash-Possession/meth
Annelisa Hennigan-Possession/meth
Robert Hughes-Burglary/habitation/other felony
Zachary Statler-Unauthorized use of motor vehicle
Lampasas County Attorney brought 4 cases:
Ski Strange-Posession/meth
Antonia Felan-Possession/meth
Demetrio Maldonado-Possession/meth
Kayla Pierce-Unauthorized use motor vehicle
*all Persons named above are innocent until proven
guilty in a court of law