BRIEFLY

KINDERGARTEN ROUNDUPLampasas ISD will be registering children for kindergarten and pre-K for the 2026-2027 term on April 23 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

LHS student’s hand-drawn costume desgins earn state UIL trip

Lampasas High School sophomore Kayla Crowe’s hand-drawn costume designs have earned her a trip to Austin for the University Interscholastic League’s Theatrical Design state competition.

CEMETERY ASSOCIATIONS

SMITH CEMETERY AT SCHOOL CREEK Smith Cemetery at School Creek Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting April 25 at the School Creek Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 11228 County Road 3420.The meeting begins at 11 a.m.It will be followed by a potluck lunch.

Lometa graduating class to host variety show fundraiser

On Saturday, students at Lometa High School will present their talents at a variety show sponsored by the Class of 2026.Lometa School staff and students will put on a display of their talents, including the senior class performing skits.

Child Abuse Awareness Month

No matter the ZIP Code, child abuse exists everywhere. According to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, more than 50,000 confirmed victims of child abuse or neglect were recorded in 2025.

community calendar

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Wildflowers proliferate

Recent precipitation has brought wildflowers to life across the county.

GRAND JURY

Lampasas County grand jury convened Wednesday in its continuation of the January term. Few cases were considered.Lt. Investigator Fidel Morua and Sgt.

ARRESTS

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.