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GRAND JURY

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
The Lampasas County grand jury convened last week to conclude the January term. A new panel will be sworn in next month.Sgt. Investigator Garrett Bradley, Lt. Investigator Fidel Morua and Sgt.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
The following arrests were reported to the Lampasas Dispatch Record by area law enforcement officials. The Dispatch Record prints the name and charge(s) of people arrested on at least one Class B misdemeanor – or more serious – charge.
Fort Hood was renamed Fort Cavazos in 2023 to honor Gen. Richard E. Cavazos, the first Hispanic four-star general in U.S. Army history. Now it is scheduled to revert to its original name to honor World War I hero Robert B. Hood. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Fort Hood was renamed Fort Cavazos in 2023 to honor Gen. Richard E. Cavazos, the first Hispanic four-star general in U.S. Army history. Now it is scheduled to revert to its original name to honor World War I hero Robert B. Hood. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Local veterans happy to see Fort Hood name return to base

Erick Mitchell
Monday, June 16, 2025
In a speech last week at Fort Bragg to celebrate the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday, President Donald Trump announced Fort Cavazos once again will be known as Fort Hood.Local veterans like Michael O’Hara, a 20year servicemember in the U.S.
Lampasas City Council member Cathy Kuehne asked for an explanation about the Lampasas Central Appraisal District’s “tier 2” status and also the necessity to add two employees in its budget. Chief Appraiser Juan Saucedo told the council there have been problems at the LCAD, and it will take proper funding and staff to get things back on track. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas City Council member Cathy Kuehne asked for an explanation about the Lampasas Central Appraisal District’s “tier 2” status and also the necessity to add two employees in its budget. Chief Appraiser Juan Saucedo told the council there have been problems at the LCAD, and it will take proper funding and staff to get things back on track. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

LCAD reviews its proposed budget with City Council

Erick Mitchell
Monday, June 16, 2025
Some Lampasas City Council members appeared skeptical of the Lampasas Central Appraisal District’s proposed budget for 2026 that represents a 78% increase over this year. The new budget numbers were presented for review during the council’s workshop session on June 9.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Spring Ho Festival draws near

News Staff
Monday, June 16, 2025
Lampasas’ signature festival, Spring Ho, gets underway in just under three weeks. The headquarters building on Spring Ho Avenue will be the site where committee members coordinate the weeklong festival, with most activities centered around W.M. Brook Park and the downtown area.

BRIEFLY

Oncor Public Meeting
Monday, June 16, 2025
Oncor Electric and LCRA Transmission Services will hold a public meeting tonight at the old middle school cafeteria on Western Avenue to provide information on a new transmission line that will extend from Bell County to the city of Eldorado in Schleicher County.
The city of Lometa plans to offer its popular fireworks event on July 5, and it is seeking volunteers to help coordinate the celebration. file photo

The city of Lometa plans to offer its popular fireworks event on July 5, and it is seeking volunteers to help coordinate the celebration. file photo

Lometa prepares to host fireworks event

Cheri Jay-wienecke
Thursday, June 12, 2025
The city of Lometa is gearing up for its July 5 fireworks block party at the Lometa Regional Park. Meeting in regular session Monday evening, the City Council discussed the festivities, donation needs and requests for volunteers.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas Public Library celebrates big goal

News Staff
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Ellis Argo, the 1,000th Lampasas-area signee for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, sits on a stool to the left of a cardboard cutout of Dolly Parton. Millie Baker, the first local signee, sits to the right of Parton.
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