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arrests

News Staff
Thursday, June 5, 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.
FILE PH0TO Fire Chief Joe Adams’ last day with the city was Friday.

FILE PH0TO Fire Chief Joe Adams’ last day with the city was Friday.

Fire chief retires after several decades with city

Hunter King
Monday, June 2, 2025
After more than 20 years of service to the city of Lampasas, Fire Chief Joe Adams officially has retired. His last day was May 30.Adams served as the chief for about a year and a half, but he worked full time for the fire department for almost 24 years and was a volunteer firefighter before that.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Bridge work continues

News Staff
Monday, June 2, 2025
The Texas Department of Transportation work to replace the East Third Street Bridge at Burleson Creek continues. Work began mid-January, and the project is expected to last for six months.
Looking over 2026 budget numbers for the Lampasas Central Appraisal District are, from left, Chief Appraiser Juan Saucedo, MVBA Law managing attorney Nicholas Goettsche and LCAD Board Chairman Marshal Brewer. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Looking over 2026 budget numbers for the Lampasas Central Appraisal District are, from left, Chief Appraiser Juan Saucedo, MVBA Law managing attorney Nicholas Goettsche and LCAD Board Chairman Marshal Brewer. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

LCAD board says yes to 78% budget increase for 2026

Erick Mitchell
Monday, June 2, 2025
The Lampasas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors approved Chief Appraiser Juan Saucedo’s proposed $1.589 million budget for 2026 with minimal pushback, greenlighting a $600,000 increase from this year’s budget.Action came during Thursday’s regular LCAD board meeting.

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Railroad Crossing Closed
Monday, June 2, 2025
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway will close the railroad crossing at FM 2313 in Kempner on Wednesday for repairs. Work will begin at 7 a.m., and the crossing will reopen at approximately 5 p.m. that day after work is completed.
Mr. Wallace

Mr. Wallace

Former GOP chairman dies May 31

News Staff
Monday, June 2, 2025
Benny Raymond “Skipper” Wallace of Lampasas – longtime Lampasas County Republican Party chairman and former city manager -- died May 31, 2025 at the age of 80.Visitation will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel on June 5 from 6-8 p.m.
courtesy photo

courtesy photo

Pavilion dedicated at Lometa City Cemetery

News Staff
Monday, June 2, 2025
American Legion Post 116 held a dedication ceremony recently for the pavilion it has added at the Lometa City Cemetery for the benefit of the community. After the ceremony, a reception followed at Good Shepherd Catholic Church’s Family Life Center on Main Street.
courtesy photo

courtesy photo

Connecting with community

News Staff
Monday, June 2, 2025
Congressman August Pfluger is presented a copy of the Lampasas Dispatch Record from Farm Bureau members Jani Edwards, center, and Janet Machen to recognize his donations to the Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show premium sale.
Erick mitchell | Dispatch Record Here is the view from our seats at the Indianapolis 500 a few hours before the green flag. If you look closely, you can see the Goodyear blimp in the clouds.

Erick mitchell | Dispatch Record Here is the view from our seats at the Indianapolis 500 a few hours before the green flag. If you look closely, you can see the Goodyear blimp in the clouds.

A day well spent at ‘The Greatest Spectacle in Racing’

Erick Mitchell
Monday, June 2, 2025
Standing alongside hundreds of thousands of race fans gathered to watch 33 drivers go over 225 mph for 500 miles at the world-renowned Indianapolis Motor Speedway was an experience like no other.Over the Memorial Day weekend, I made the trip to the Indianapolis 500 with my brother, Bruce.
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