Local Area News and
Weather
wednesday january 20, 2021
the weather
The High yesterday 63° The Low this morning 43°
Today: Cloudy, with a high near 53º and light NE wind shifting NW in the afternoon. There is a 60% chance of rain through today, courtesy of the cold front yesterday.
Tonight: Cloudy skies with an overnight low of 48º and a slight chance of drizzle and fog overnight. Winds will be light from the SW.
Thursday: Cloudy, with a high near 65º and W-SW wind 5-10 mph and a 40% chance of showers and storms. There is some talk of the storms training, and precipitation would be heavier in these areas.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers late in the evening. The low temperature will be near 52º and S-SW wind around 5-10 mph.
Friday: Look for a mostly sunny day, into the mid-60s with wind becoming N-NE in the afternoon at 5-10 mph. Friday Night: Mostly cloudy with a low near 48° and an E-NE wind at 5-10 mph
Today: Cloudy, with a high near 53º and light NE wind shifting NW in the afternoon. There is a 60% chance of rain through today, courtesy of the cold front yesterday.
Tonight: Cloudy skies with an overnight low of 48º and a slight chance of drizzle and fog overnight. Winds will be light from the SW.
Thursday: Cloudy, with a high near 65º and W-SW wind 5-10 mph and a 40% chance of showers and storms. There is some talk of the storms training, and precipitation would be heavier in these areas.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers late in the evening. The low temperature will be near 52º and S-SW wind around 5-10 mph.
Friday: Look for a mostly sunny day, into the mid-60s with wind becoming N-NE in the afternoon at 5-10 mph. Friday Night: Mostly cloudy with a low near 48° and an E-NE wind at 5-10 mph
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Tuesday shows a reported fraud in the 100 block of EE Ohnmeiss at 9:41am and the arrest of 25 year old Adam Prado of Lampasas in the 1000 block of Brown St. for DWI 2nd, resisting arrest/search/transport and harassment of a public servant.
The Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa with a sex offense, a livestock issue and a medical call. Kempner responded to alarm calls, animal issues, reports of suspicious activity and a reported assault. Out in the county there were animal issues and civil matters. Deputies went into Cove on an alarm call.
The Jail Log Showed the arrest of 18 year old Charles Galluppo of Jacksonville, Arkansas and the arrest of 22 year old Josh Maxcy, of Kempner on a parole violation.
The Burn Ban is lifted until January 25th
The Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter shows Lometa with a sex offense, a livestock issue and a medical call. Kempner responded to alarm calls, animal issues, reports of suspicious activity and a reported assault. Out in the county there were animal issues and civil matters. Deputies went into Cove on an alarm call.
The Jail Log Showed the arrest of 18 year old Charles Galluppo of Jacksonville, Arkansas and the arrest of 22 year old Josh Maxcy, of Kempner on a parole violation.
The Burn Ban is lifted until January 25th
inauguration day
It’s a grand sounding phrase, five syllables and a word,
the beginning of an unknown season.
It’s a chance for a change, to put away the sword,
find consensus among us, there was never a better reason.
To join hands, our better angels to revive;
that our nation, tired and ragged from its struggles,
once again show that it can and will survive.
Survive to lead, and guide the world through challenges and pain,
to a brighter future for all God’s creatures.
Let it begin, in all of us, make America great again!
rw
the beginning of an unknown season.
It’s a chance for a change, to put away the sword,
find consensus among us, there was never a better reason.
To join hands, our better angels to revive;
that our nation, tired and ragged from its struggles,
once again show that it can and will survive.
Survive to lead, and guide the world through challenges and pain,
to a brighter future for all God’s creatures.
Let it begin, in all of us, make America great again!
rw
visit with the city manager
Lampasas City Manger Finley de Graffenried was in Lampasas Radio studios this morning for his weekly visit with Ronnie Witcher.
Mr. de Graffenreid shared that City Council will be covering a lot of subjects in the workshop session for city council next Monday during regular meetings. One of the subjects to be covered is the City’s finance report for fiscal year 2020. Follow up questions will be addressed during the meetings. The city had a $27 million budget, and a $2 million surplus. The sales tax was good, and the City Manager brought up how more people seem to be shopping local and staying close to home. He also offered that the city sometimes receives sales tax on online orders.
The Covid-19 Vaccine was brought up, and Mr. de Graffenreid shared that he thought all of the long term facility residents and staff and some of the first responders have received the first vaccine.
According to the conversation this morning, Lampasas Fire Chief Jeff Smith is communicating with Dr. Hay in trying to find a facility for a vaccine hub. The target is to find a hub facility, then expedite the 1B tier of residents.
Ronnie Witcher posed the question if this is a rural area problem, and has any complaint been made to the state about the slow roll-out of the vaccine in rural areas. The City Manager said this is not just a small community issue, and pointed out that Bell County had to wait 4-5 extra days for their vaccines. He also stated that he has not heard of any area that has finished the 1B tier, but the state and federal government are working on this.
The state is broken up into Trauma Service areas that are run according to the statistics given to them. Fire Chief Jeff Smith did is speaking up on our behalf that “we have an ear at the state level and are in that conversation.”
Talking about capital improvements, it was made clear the City of Lampasas will always make an investment in our water/wastewater infrastructure, making sure to keep up with the growth in our community. The water from the Ajinomoto food plant has to be pre-treated before it can be run through the treatment plant, and the city is always looking for improvements for that process.
Mr. de Graffenreid shared that City Council will be covering a lot of subjects in the workshop session for city council next Monday during regular meetings. One of the subjects to be covered is the City’s finance report for fiscal year 2020. Follow up questions will be addressed during the meetings. The city had a $27 million budget, and a $2 million surplus. The sales tax was good, and the City Manager brought up how more people seem to be shopping local and staying close to home. He also offered that the city sometimes receives sales tax on online orders.
The Covid-19 Vaccine was brought up, and Mr. de Graffenreid shared that he thought all of the long term facility residents and staff and some of the first responders have received the first vaccine.
According to the conversation this morning, Lampasas Fire Chief Jeff Smith is communicating with Dr. Hay in trying to find a facility for a vaccine hub. The target is to find a hub facility, then expedite the 1B tier of residents.
Ronnie Witcher posed the question if this is a rural area problem, and has any complaint been made to the state about the slow roll-out of the vaccine in rural areas. The City Manager said this is not just a small community issue, and pointed out that Bell County had to wait 4-5 extra days for their vaccines. He also stated that he has not heard of any area that has finished the 1B tier, but the state and federal government are working on this.
The state is broken up into Trauma Service areas that are run according to the statistics given to them. Fire Chief Jeff Smith did is speaking up on our behalf that “we have an ear at the state level and are in that conversation.”
Talking about capital improvements, it was made clear the City of Lampasas will always make an investment in our water/wastewater infrastructure, making sure to keep up with the growth in our community. The water from the Ajinomoto food plant has to be pre-treated before it can be run through the treatment plant, and the city is always looking for improvements for that process.
coronavirus update
Dr. Hay shared this morning that Lampasas County now has 1267 total cases, an increase of 83 cases reported since Friday. The number of active cases in our county is 90, totaling 8 less than Friday, and she knows of 2 county residents hospitalized, and found out that a Lampasas County resident has been hospitalized and on a ventilator in another state for the past 6 weeks.
The State of Texas saw 8,312 new confirmed cases yesterday, and 1,069 new probable cases. 13,928 Texans are hospitalized with Covid-19.
Vaccinations…
The DSHS website shows that as of yesterday at 11:04am, Lampasas County has had 364 people vaccinated with one dose, and 48 residents have been vaccinated with the second dose.
Also, according to the DSHS website, as of 11:04am yesterday, Texas has been sent 1,725,575 total doses of the vaccine. This indicates that zero doses were sent to Texas since yesterday. Of the vaccines received, 1,358,676 doses have been administered. That is a total of 78.7% of the available vaccine1,181,483Texas residents have received one dose, and 177,193 have been fully vaccinated.
According to Governor Abbott, so far, more than 1.7 million vaccine doses have been delivered to providers across Texas. Texas has already administered over 1.3 million doses that have been successfully reported into ImmTrac2, the state’s immunization registry. Texas has also provided 487,500 doses for nursing homes and long term care (LTC) facilities, which are administered by CVS and Walgreens. The State has also established additional vaccine hub locations, bringing the total number to 77. This week, Texas is slated to receive its largest supply of vaccines totaling 843,000. Of those doses, 333,650 are first doses and 509,400 are second doses
The State of Texas saw 8,312 new confirmed cases yesterday, and 1,069 new probable cases. 13,928 Texans are hospitalized with Covid-19.
Vaccinations…
The DSHS website shows that as of yesterday at 11:04am, Lampasas County has had 364 people vaccinated with one dose, and 48 residents have been vaccinated with the second dose.
Also, according to the DSHS website, as of 11:04am yesterday, Texas has been sent 1,725,575 total doses of the vaccine. This indicates that zero doses were sent to Texas since yesterday. Of the vaccines received, 1,358,676 doses have been administered. That is a total of 78.7% of the available vaccine1,181,483Texas residents have received one dose, and 177,193 have been fully vaccinated.
According to Governor Abbott, so far, more than 1.7 million vaccine doses have been delivered to providers across Texas. Texas has already administered over 1.3 million doses that have been successfully reported into ImmTrac2, the state’s immunization registry. Texas has also provided 487,500 doses for nursing homes and long term care (LTC) facilities, which are administered by CVS and Walgreens. The State has also established additional vaccine hub locations, bringing the total number to 77. This week, Texas is slated to receive its largest supply of vaccines totaling 843,000. Of those doses, 333,650 are first doses and 509,400 are second doses
district court notes
Lampasas County Courthouse was the site of a 27th District Court Docket Call on January 15th. Presiding over the Court was 27th District Court Judge John Gauntt. Altogether 28 cases were brought to the court with 20 cases involving men, and 8 cases involving women.
There were13 cases involving possession of a controlled substance/PG1; There were 10 cases for possession less than a gram, one case each for possession 1-4grams, 4-200 grams, and 200-400 grams. There was one case for possession of a controlled substance/PG2 less than a gram. There was one case for prohibited item in a correctional facility, two for engaging in organized criminal activity, and three for evading arrest w/a vehicle.
There was one case each for theft $2500-30,000, forgery, and hindering a secured creditor $2500-$30,000. There was one case for abandoning/endangering a child. Crimes involving personal harm included one case of injury to a child/elderly/disabled with bodily injury, one case of continuous violence against family, on e for arson and one for murder.
Of the 28 cases, 6 cases were settled with Ariel Arce seeing her charge of possession of a controlled substance less than a gram, a state jail felony, lowered to a class a misdemeanor, plead no contest and was given 12 months probation plus court costs and a fine. Stacey Aleman was sentenced to 4 years probation for prohibited substance in a correctional facility, and saw her probation continued with no new sanctions on a forgery charge. Daniel DeLaCerda was sentenced to 5 years probation plus court costs for possession of a controlled substance/PG1/1-4 grams. Samuel Rodriguez, on the charge of possession of a controlled substance/PG2/less than a gram, plead guilty and was sentenced to 3 years probation plus fines and court costs. Markevious Myers, saw his charge of murder lowered to a charge of deadly conduct 3rd degree, and plead no contest. He was sentenced to 4 years probation plus court costs and restitution.
The remainder of the cases had trials scheduled or were reset.
There were13 cases involving possession of a controlled substance/PG1; There were 10 cases for possession less than a gram, one case each for possession 1-4grams, 4-200 grams, and 200-400 grams. There was one case for possession of a controlled substance/PG2 less than a gram. There was one case for prohibited item in a correctional facility, two for engaging in organized criminal activity, and three for evading arrest w/a vehicle.
There was one case each for theft $2500-30,000, forgery, and hindering a secured creditor $2500-$30,000. There was one case for abandoning/endangering a child. Crimes involving personal harm included one case of injury to a child/elderly/disabled with bodily injury, one case of continuous violence against family, on e for arson and one for murder.
Of the 28 cases, 6 cases were settled with Ariel Arce seeing her charge of possession of a controlled substance less than a gram, a state jail felony, lowered to a class a misdemeanor, plead no contest and was given 12 months probation plus court costs and a fine. Stacey Aleman was sentenced to 4 years probation for prohibited substance in a correctional facility, and saw her probation continued with no new sanctions on a forgery charge. Daniel DeLaCerda was sentenced to 5 years probation plus court costs for possession of a controlled substance/PG1/1-4 grams. Samuel Rodriguez, on the charge of possession of a controlled substance/PG2/less than a gram, plead guilty and was sentenced to 3 years probation plus fines and court costs. Markevious Myers, saw his charge of murder lowered to a charge of deadly conduct 3rd degree, and plead no contest. He was sentenced to 4 years probation plus court costs and restitution.
The remainder of the cases had trials scheduled or were reset.
tuesday, january 19
the weather
The high yesterday 69° This morning’s low 50°
Today: Cloudy with a 70% chance of showers and storms, with a high near 58°. Winds will be blustery from the north at 10-15 mph gusting to 25 mph. Light rain is expected to last into the night.
Tonight: Cloudy with a 40% chance of showers early tomorrow morning. Wind will continue to be N at 10-15 mph gusting to 25 mph.
Wednesday: Cloudy skies and a 50% chance of rain and a high temperature near 54°. Winds will be N-NE at 5-10 mph.
Overnight Wednesday: Cloudy skies and a low temperature near 49°. Winds will be N near 5-10 mph shifting S-SW in the night.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a high near 70°. Wind will be SW at 5-10 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy and a 40% chance of showers. The low will be near 55°, and winds will be S-SW at 5-10mph
Today: Cloudy with a 70% chance of showers and storms, with a high near 58°. Winds will be blustery from the north at 10-15 mph gusting to 25 mph. Light rain is expected to last into the night.
Tonight: Cloudy with a 40% chance of showers early tomorrow morning. Wind will continue to be N at 10-15 mph gusting to 25 mph.
Wednesday: Cloudy skies and a 50% chance of rain and a high temperature near 54°. Winds will be N-NE at 5-10 mph.
Overnight Wednesday: Cloudy skies and a low temperature near 49°. Winds will be N near 5-10 mph shifting S-SW in the night.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a high near 70°. Wind will be SW at 5-10 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy and a 40% chance of showers. The low will be near 55°, and winds will be S-SW at 5-10mph
the blotter
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Saturday shows a suspicious vehicle in the 2300 block of 580W at 1:13am, and suspicious activity in the 900 block of N. Key at 3:34am. A possession of drug paraphernalia was reported in the 1100 block of Nix Rd. at 9:11am. The afternoon shows a reported theft in the 100 block of N. Main St. at 12:34pm, and a noise complaint on Hollywood Dr. at 5:37pm. Another theft was reported in the 1500 block of S. Key at 7:06pm and a possession of drug paraphernalia was reported in the 900 block of N. Key at 8:20pm. There was one arrest as Jose Arellano-Suaste, 22, of Harker Heights was arrested in the 900 block of Old Georgetown Rd. for possession/controlled substance/PG1/less than a gram at 10:23pm.
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Sunday shows suspicious activity in the 1000 block of Cloud St. at 5:53am, and a reported assault in the 700 block of S. Key at 11:56am. The afternoon shows a minor accident at 9th St. and 281S at 12:46pm, a reported assault in the 2300 block of 281S at 1:14pm, then a second minor accident at 5th and Key at 1:34pm. A noise complaint was called in from the 400 block of S. Porter St. at 2:29pm, another noise complaint was reported in the 1400 block of W. 4th St. at 3:50pm, then a third noise complaint was called in from Hollywood Dr. at 7:58pm. A disturbance call in the 100 block of EE Ohnmeiss came ion at 8pm and at 9:25pm there was a shots fired call in the 800 block of E. 4th St.
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Monday shows the early morning arrest of Lillian Burris, 22, of Lampasas in the 200 block of E. 2nd St. for aggravated assault w/deadly weapon at 12:40am. The afternoon shows a reported disturbance in the 1200 block of CTE at 12:49pm and harassment was reported in the 800 block of W. 1st St. at 1:13pm. There was a reported fraud 300 block of
E. 4th St. at 4:21pm. There was a minor accident on Kathie Lane at 4:27pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter for the weekend shows Lometa with reports of suspicious activity, an accident, an attended death, a report of lost/found property, a welfare check and a reported disturbance. In Kempner there were medical calls, civil matters, reports of suspicious activity, a welfare check, reported threats, an alarm call, and animal issues. Out in the county there were reported disturbances, fish & game calls, livestock issues, a repossession, a welfare check, medical calls, and civil matters. Deputies went into Cove on a reported fraud, a medical cal, animal issues, civil matters, and a fire.
The Jail Log shows the arrest of 33 year old Annajo Olsen on a probation violation, and 22 year old Alexandra Porter of Copperas Cove on an out-of-county charge.
The Burn Ban has been lifted until January 25th at 5pm!
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Sunday shows suspicious activity in the 1000 block of Cloud St. at 5:53am, and a reported assault in the 700 block of S. Key at 11:56am. The afternoon shows a minor accident at 9th St. and 281S at 12:46pm, a reported assault in the 2300 block of 281S at 1:14pm, then a second minor accident at 5th and Key at 1:34pm. A noise complaint was called in from the 400 block of S. Porter St. at 2:29pm, another noise complaint was reported in the 1400 block of W. 4th St. at 3:50pm, then a third noise complaint was called in from Hollywood Dr. at 7:58pm. A disturbance call in the 100 block of EE Ohnmeiss came ion at 8pm and at 9:25pm there was a shots fired call in the 800 block of E. 4th St.
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Monday shows the early morning arrest of Lillian Burris, 22, of Lampasas in the 200 block of E. 2nd St. for aggravated assault w/deadly weapon at 12:40am. The afternoon shows a reported disturbance in the 1200 block of CTE at 12:49pm and harassment was reported in the 800 block of W. 1st St. at 1:13pm. There was a reported fraud 300 block of
E. 4th St. at 4:21pm. There was a minor accident on Kathie Lane at 4:27pm.
Lampasas Sheriff’s Dept. blotter for the weekend shows Lometa with reports of suspicious activity, an accident, an attended death, a report of lost/found property, a welfare check and a reported disturbance. In Kempner there were medical calls, civil matters, reports of suspicious activity, a welfare check, reported threats, an alarm call, and animal issues. Out in the county there were reported disturbances, fish & game calls, livestock issues, a repossession, a welfare check, medical calls, and civil matters. Deputies went into Cove on a reported fraud, a medical cal, animal issues, civil matters, and a fire.
The Jail Log shows the arrest of 33 year old Annajo Olsen on a probation violation, and 22 year old Alexandra Porter of Copperas Cove on an out-of-county charge.
The Burn Ban has been lifted until January 25th at 5pm!
Coronavirus Update
Lampasas Radio was unable to reach Dr. Hay for an update this morning.
The State of Texas saw 10,110 new confirmed cases yesterday, and 695 probable cases. 13,858 Texans are hospitalized with Covid-19
The Texas Department of State Health Services said in a tweet Friday that the pandemic has never been worse in Texas, and it has never been easier to catch COVID-19. The department is “greatly concerned” about hospital capacity and stressed that “ICUs across Texas cannot take much more.”
According to the Texas Tribune, The Abilene and Bryan-College Station areas have frequently reported having no ICU hospital beds available since as early as mid-November. Health officials from those areas were not immediately available for comment.
“We are not able to keep up with this increase in cases that are testing positive,” Brazos County Alternate Health Authority Dr. Seth Sullivan said in late December, according to KBTX. “It is certainly taken a turn for the worse over these past several weeks, and I’m very concerned about the next two to four weeks.”
Austin health officials opened the Austin Convention Center Tuesday to keep ICU admissions — which have hit record highs in the area — from being overwhelmed. “The state is in surge. The state is in crisis,” Dr. Mark Escott, interim health authority for Austin and Travis County, said in a press conference in early January. “It seems very clear to us that we are going to run out of hospital beds, and that we are going to have to stretch resources in order to meet the needs of our community.”
Locally, in our Trauma Service Area “L”, Covid-19 patients take up 20.7% of the region’s hospital capacity according to DSHS. There are 228 patients in our area with only 9 ICU beds available.
The State of Texas saw 10,110 new confirmed cases yesterday, and 695 probable cases. 13,858 Texans are hospitalized with Covid-19
The Texas Department of State Health Services said in a tweet Friday that the pandemic has never been worse in Texas, and it has never been easier to catch COVID-19. The department is “greatly concerned” about hospital capacity and stressed that “ICUs across Texas cannot take much more.”
According to the Texas Tribune, The Abilene and Bryan-College Station areas have frequently reported having no ICU hospital beds available since as early as mid-November. Health officials from those areas were not immediately available for comment.
“We are not able to keep up with this increase in cases that are testing positive,” Brazos County Alternate Health Authority Dr. Seth Sullivan said in late December, according to KBTX. “It is certainly taken a turn for the worse over these past several weeks, and I’m very concerned about the next two to four weeks.”
Austin health officials opened the Austin Convention Center Tuesday to keep ICU admissions — which have hit record highs in the area — from being overwhelmed. “The state is in surge. The state is in crisis,” Dr. Mark Escott, interim health authority for Austin and Travis County, said in a press conference in early January. “It seems very clear to us that we are going to run out of hospital beds, and that we are going to have to stretch resources in order to meet the needs of our community.”
Locally, in our Trauma Service Area “L”, Covid-19 patients take up 20.7% of the region’s hospital capacity according to DSHS. There are 228 patients in our area with only 9 ICU beds available.
Covid-19 Vaccine News…
And It’s Not Good……
According to the Belton County Health Dept, Bell County Health officials did not receive the expected second delivery of 3,900 doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine Sunday afternoon. As the shipment now appears likely to have arrived yesterday, the county is once again working to reschedule those with Tuesday vaccine appointments.
“We have been closely monitoring shipping and tracking details since Sunday,” Dr. Amanda Chadwell, Director of the Bell County Public Health District said, “and unfortunately, it appears our delivery did not leave the manufacturer at the scheduled time.
Given that the Pfizer vaccine requires super cold storage and longer thawing times, a Tuesday delivery means that appointments that day will not be feasible.
“This is obviously not how we hope to start our second week of vaccinations,” Bell County Judge David Blackburn said. “Since last Wednesday, we have already administered 3,981 shots. At this point, we are only limited by our supply of vaccines.”
Blackburn says that county health officials are already considering different strategies to ensure that operations would not be disrupted by future inconsistencies with vaccine deliveries. One operational change that is under consideration is to not operate the vaccine centers on Mondays. This, along with other logistical adjustments, could better ensure less disruption of scheduling going forward.
“While we certainly regret this confusion and the inconvenience that it is going to cause people,” Judge Blackburn said. “We are pushing forward, and we remain focused and committed to vaccinating the people of Bell County and beyond.”
Vaccinations…
The DSHS website shows that as of yesterday at 4pm, Lampasas County has had 351 people vaccinated with one dose, and 43 residents have been vaccinated with the second dose.
Also, according to the DSHS website, as of 1:58pm yesterday, Texas has been sent 1,725,575 total doses of the vaccine. This indicates 8,725 doses were sent to Texas since Friday. Of the vaccines received, only 1,307,663 doses have been administered. That is a total of 75% of the available vaccine. 1,138,582 Texas residents have received one dose, and 169,081 have been fully vaccinated.
“We have been closely monitoring shipping and tracking details since Sunday,” Dr. Amanda Chadwell, Director of the Bell County Public Health District said, “and unfortunately, it appears our delivery did not leave the manufacturer at the scheduled time.
Given that the Pfizer vaccine requires super cold storage and longer thawing times, a Tuesday delivery means that appointments that day will not be feasible.
“This is obviously not how we hope to start our second week of vaccinations,” Bell County Judge David Blackburn said. “Since last Wednesday, we have already administered 3,981 shots. At this point, we are only limited by our supply of vaccines.”
Blackburn says that county health officials are already considering different strategies to ensure that operations would not be disrupted by future inconsistencies with vaccine deliveries. One operational change that is under consideration is to not operate the vaccine centers on Mondays. This, along with other logistical adjustments, could better ensure less disruption of scheduling going forward.
“While we certainly regret this confusion and the inconvenience that it is going to cause people,” Judge Blackburn said. “We are pushing forward, and we remain focused and committed to vaccinating the people of Bell County and beyond.”
Vaccinations…
The DSHS website shows that as of yesterday at 4pm, Lampasas County has had 351 people vaccinated with one dose, and 43 residents have been vaccinated with the second dose.
Also, according to the DSHS website, as of 1:58pm yesterday, Texas has been sent 1,725,575 total doses of the vaccine. This indicates 8,725 doses were sent to Texas since Friday. Of the vaccines received, only 1,307,663 doses have been administered. That is a total of 75% of the available vaccine. 1,138,582 Texas residents have received one dose, and 169,081 have been fully vaccinated.
Lometa ISD School Board
Election
In the Lometa ISD, The 2 incumbents, Matt Molter and Cristopher Brister have signed up to run again for the Board of Trustees.
FRIDAY JANUARY 15, 2021
THE WEATHER
The High yesterday 63° The Low morning 35°
Today: A wind advisory is in effect until 6pm today. Winds are expected to be sustained at 25-35 mph with gusts as high as 45 mph. The winds are expected to decrease in the afternoon, and the high temperature is expected to be near 56°.
Tonight: Look for clear skies and a low near 30° with a W-NW wind near 10 mph.
Saturday: Sunny with a high near 60° and light W-NW wind becoming calm.
Saturday night: Look for partly cloudy skies and a low near 36° with calm winds.
Sunday: Mostly sunny with a high near 62°. Winds will become light from the N-NW. Overnight Sunday: Mostly clear and cold with a low near 36°. Winds will be calm.
Today: A wind advisory is in effect until 6pm today. Winds are expected to be sustained at 25-35 mph with gusts as high as 45 mph. The winds are expected to decrease in the afternoon, and the high temperature is expected to be near 56°.
Tonight: Look for clear skies and a low near 30° with a W-NW wind near 10 mph.
Saturday: Sunny with a high near 60° and light W-NW wind becoming calm.
Saturday night: Look for partly cloudy skies and a low near 36° with calm winds.
Sunday: Mostly sunny with a high near 62°. Winds will become light from the N-NW. Overnight Sunday: Mostly clear and cold with a low near 36°. Winds will be calm.
THE BLOTTER
Lampasas Police Dept. blotter for Thursday shows two minor accidents, one in the 800 block of N. Key at 10:26am and one in the 900 block of N. Key at 12:01pm. Later in the afternoon there was a reported fraud in the 1400 block of W. Ave A at 5:21pm, a criminal mischief in the 1500 block of S. Key Ave at 5:34pm, and a suspicious vehicle in the 500 block of W. Ave B at 5:36pm. The 6 o’clock hour shows a reported disturbance in the 500 block of W. 2nd St. at 6:45pm. A runaway was reported from E. 8th St. at 8:50pm, and a domestic disturbance was reported in the 400 block of N. Key at 9:26pm.
The Sheriff’s Office Blotter shows Lometa with a structure fire. Kempner shows a reported theft, a civil matter and a reported disturbance. Out in the county there was an accident, a fish & game call, a repossession, medical calls, and reported disturbances. Deputies went into Cove on a reported criminal mischief, a medical call, a civil matter and a reported disturbance.
The Jail Log Shows the arrest of 43 year old Karen Perez, of Copperas Cove for injury to a child/elderly/disabled with intent bodily injury.
The Burn Ban is in Effect!
The Sheriff’s Office Blotter shows Lometa with a structure fire. Kempner shows a reported theft, a civil matter and a reported disturbance. Out in the county there was an accident, a fish & game call, a repossession, medical calls, and reported disturbances. Deputies went into Cove on a reported criminal mischief, a medical call, a civil matter and a reported disturbance.
The Jail Log Shows the arrest of 43 year old Karen Perez, of Copperas Cove for injury to a child/elderly/disabled with intent bodily injury.
The Burn Ban is in Effect!
It’s Friday !
The Burn Ban
is Back in Effect!
No Burning!!!
Lampasas Radio spoke with Lampasas Fire Marshall Ronnie Withers this morning. It appears that yesterday afternoon between Lampasas and Adamsville a fire ignited that has burned approximately 400 acres. According to the A & M Forestry service website, the fire originated on CR 2234. Lampasas Radio was told that embers from a previous burn were caught up in the gusty winds yesterday and ignited nearby dry vegetation.
A & M Forestry service, Adamsville, Kempner and Lampasas Fire Departments responded, and the fire is about 60% contained as of this morning.
The Fire Marshall asked that we let everyone know that today is a HIGH FIRE DANGER DAY! The burn ban lift has been rescinded and the County-Wide Burn Ban is in Effect!
Badgers on the Road
Lady Badger Basketball
The Lady Badgers travel today to Glen Rose for district play. The Varsity Ladies tip off at 6pm. Tune in to KCYL am 1450 with Darrell and Kenny keeping us updated on all the action.
Badger Soccer On the soccer front, Lady Badger Soccer is scheduled to be on the road Thursday and Friday for the Fredericksburg Tournament. Badger soccer is scheduled for a tournament in Canyon Lake today through Saturday
Badgers at Home
Badger Basketball, coming off of a 65-60 win against Stephenville on Tuesday night, are scheduled to host Glen Rose today at Badger Gym with games beginning at 5pm. Varsity will tip-off at 6:15pm.
is Back in Effect!
No Burning!!!
Lampasas Radio spoke with Lampasas Fire Marshall Ronnie Withers this morning. It appears that yesterday afternoon between Lampasas and Adamsville a fire ignited that has burned approximately 400 acres. According to the A & M Forestry service website, the fire originated on CR 2234. Lampasas Radio was told that embers from a previous burn were caught up in the gusty winds yesterday and ignited nearby dry vegetation.
A & M Forestry service, Adamsville, Kempner and Lampasas Fire Departments responded, and the fire is about 60% contained as of this morning.
The Fire Marshall asked that we let everyone know that today is a HIGH FIRE DANGER DAY! The burn ban lift has been rescinded and the County-Wide Burn Ban is in Effect!
Badgers on the Road
Lady Badger Basketball
The Lady Badgers travel today to Glen Rose for district play. The Varsity Ladies tip off at 6pm. Tune in to KCYL am 1450 with Darrell and Kenny keeping us updated on all the action.
Badger Soccer On the soccer front, Lady Badger Soccer is scheduled to be on the road Thursday and Friday for the Fredericksburg Tournament. Badger soccer is scheduled for a tournament in Canyon Lake today through Saturday
Badgers at Home
Badger Basketball, coming off of a 65-60 win against Stephenville on Tuesday night, are scheduled to host Glen Rose today at Badger Gym with games beginning at 5pm. Varsity will tip-off at 6:15pm.
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
Dr. Hay shared this morning the sad news that Lampasas County had another fatality, with the county now having 16 fatalities. The county now has 1184 total cases, an increase of 17 cases reported since yesterday. The number of active cases in our county is 98, the same as yesterday, and 10 residents of Lampasas County are in the hospital. The State of Texas saw 20,047 new confirmed cases yesterday, and 3,968 new probable cases. 14,052 Texans are hospitalized with Covid-19.
Vaccinations…
The DSHS website shows that as of yesterday at 10:58am, Lampasas County has had 268 people vaccinated with one dose, and 13 residents have been vaccinated with the second dose.
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Also, according to the DSHS website, as of 10:58pm yesterday, Texas has been sent 1,716,850 total doses of the vaccine. This indicates 142,050 doses were sent to Texas since yesterday. Of the vaccines received, 1,021,511 doses have been administered. That is a total of 59% of the available vaccine. 889,115 Texas residents have received one dose, and 132,396 have been fully vaccinated.
Vaccinations…
The DSHS website shows that as of yesterday at 10:58am, Lampasas County has had 268 people vaccinated with one dose, and 13 residents have been vaccinated with the second dose.
(cont’d on back)
Also, according to the DSHS website, as of 10:58pm yesterday, Texas has been sent 1,716,850 total doses of the vaccine. This indicates 142,050 doses were sent to Texas since yesterday. Of the vaccines received, 1,021,511 doses have been administered. That is a total of 59% of the available vaccine. 889,115 Texas residents have received one dose, and 132,396 have been fully vaccinated.