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ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, April 16, 2026
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.

Former mayor honored posthumously

News Staff
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Former Lampasas mayor Jerry Grayson, who also served more than two decades as a city councilman, was recognized for his dedication to the city at Monday’s Lampasas City Council meeting.Grayson died March 28, 2026. In his professional career, Grayson worked for the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Commissioners Court members Mark Rainwater, left, Shad Hill and County Judge Randy Hoyer listen to testimony provided at Monday’s meeting. After hearing concerns from citizens about the proposed 765-kV transmission line that is projected to cross the county, commissioners directed Hoyer to file a protect with the Public Utility Commission. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Commissioners Court members Mark Rainwater, left, Shad Hill and County Judge Randy Hoyer listen to testimony provided at Monday’s meeting. After hearing concerns from citizens about the proposed 765-kV transmission line that is projected to cross the county, commissioners directed Hoyer to file a protect with the Public Utility Commission. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Commissioners oppose Oncor/LCRA transmission line

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, April 16, 2026
The Lampasas County Commissioners Court cemented its stand against the Bell County East to Big Hill 765-kilovolt transmission project developed by Oncor and the Lower Colorado River Authority Transmission Services Corp.
Councilman Edward Gold voices his opposition to a smoke shop planned near the high school campus, but he changed his vote after Interim City Manager Erin Harrison said there were no legal grounds to oppose the special-use permit sought for it. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Councilman Edward Gold voices his opposition to a smoke shop planned near the high school campus, but he changed his vote after Interim City Manager Erin Harrison said there were no legal grounds to oppose the special-use permit sought for it. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Smoke shop, housing development spur discussion at City Council meeting

Hunter King
Thursday, April 16, 2026
At Monday’s meeting of the Lampasas City Council, two potential business developments stirred up a lot of questions.The council eventually approved a special-use permit to allow for a smoke shop in an area zoned for retail at 2200 South U.S. Highway 281.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Thursday, April 16, 2026
BURN BAN LIFTEDCounty Judge Randy Hoyer has temporarily lifted the countywide burn ban. Outdoor burning will be allowed until April 27 at 5 p.m.KINDERGARTEN ROUNDUPLampasas ISD will register children for kindergarten and pre-K for the 2026-2027 term on Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Donning the same headwear, Emma Phillips at left, Kamri Key in center and Kennedy Key showed up in style to Saturday’s Teddy Bear Tea Party hosted by the Lampasas County Museum. For more photos, see page 2. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Donning the same headwear, Emma Phillips at left, Kamri Key in center and Kennedy Key showed up in style to Saturday’s Teddy Bear Tea Party hosted by the Lampasas County Museum. For more photos, see page 2. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Girls enjoy afternoon at Teddy Bear Tea Party

News Staff
Thursday, April 16, 2026
COURTESY PHTO | ALL-AMERICA SELECTIONS Big Beef tomato has remained one of the most popular red tomatoes in North America with its 8- to 12-ounce fruit.

COURTESY PHTO | ALL-AMERICA SELECTIONS Big Beef tomato has remained one of the most popular red tomatoes in North America with its 8- to 12-ounce fruit.

Grow more tomatoes in your garden

Melinda Myers
Monday, April 13, 2026
Enjoy the fresh-fromthe- garden flavor of homegrown tomatoes. Grow one or more in a container, a dedicated vegetable garden or plant them with flowers in garden beds.Purchase transplants from a local garden center if not starting plants from seed at home.

Property owners can protest appraisal values

News Staff
Monday, April 13, 2026
Property owners who disagree with the Lampasas Central Appraisal District’s appraisal of their property for local taxes or for any other action that adversely affects them may protest to the Lampasas County Appraisal Review Board.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Students are off to the races at Ag Day

News Staff
Monday, April 13, 2026
Kathleen Belke receives encouragement from her classmates during stick horse relays, part of Taylor Creek Elementary School’s Ag Day event on Friday. A variety of fun activities and informative stations were set up for students. For more Ag Day photos, see inside on page 2.
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