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ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, April 24, 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.

DISTRICT COURT

News Staff
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Lampasas County 27th District Court convened April 11 before taking a break for the Easter holiday. Judge Debbie Garrett presided over the day’s hearings.Defendant Krystal Leeann Strassburg of Lampasas entered a plea of true.
A Lampasas County rancher surveys his herd of Black Angus cattle, ensuring their health and quality — a daily commitment that helps keep local beef among the best in Texas. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

A Lampasas County rancher surveys his herd of Black Angus cattle, ensuring their health and quality — a daily commitment that helps keep local beef among the best in Texas. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Market access, quality at the core of Central Texas beef

Joycesarah Mccabe
Monday, April 21, 2025
As demand for locally raised meat continues to grow, livestock producers in Lampasas County and across Central Texas face a complex system of regulations, supply logistics and consumer expectations. Navigating the direct-to-consumer market requires more than quality livestock.
Lampasas High School juniors selected to participate in the American Legion Auxiliary’s 2025 Bluebonnet Girls State session at Texas Lutheran University are, from left to right, Aubrey Stubbs, Jacie Resa, Kelbie Black, Sagen Plouff. Sydney Unger and Brooklyn Farmer. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas High School juniors selected to participate in the American Legion Auxiliary’s 2025 Bluebonnet Girls State session at Texas Lutheran University are, from left to right, Aubrey Stubbs, Jacie Resa, Kelbie Black, Sagen Plouff. Sydney Unger and Brooklyn Farmer. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Students selected to attend Boys State, Girls State

News Staff
Monday, April 21, 2025
American Legion Unit 277 and its auxiliary unit have named the students to represent Lampasas at the 2025 American Legion Auxiliary Bluebonnet Girls State and American Legion Boys State sessions.

BRIEFLY

Kindergarten
Monday, April 21, 2025
Lampasas ISD will hold registration for kindergarten and pre-K (for those who qualify) on Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Hanna Springs Elementary, Kline Whitis Elementary and Taylor Creek Elementary campuses.
The Taylor Creek Elementary School cafeteria crew and cafeteria manager JJ Johnstone take pride in preparing nutritious and delicious food for students and staff. One dish that is especially popular is the orange chicken. COURTESY PHOTO | TAYLOR CREEK ELEMENTARY

The Taylor Creek Elementary School cafeteria crew and cafeteria manager JJ Johnstone take pride in preparing nutritious and delicious food for students and staff. One dish that is especially popular is the orange chicken. COURTESY PHOTO | TAYLOR CREEK ELEMENTARY

School cafeteria staff gets rave reviews

News Staff
Monday, April 21, 2025
At Taylor Creek Elementary, it’s not just the lessons that leave a lasting impression; it’s the food.The cafeteria staff, led by the Ms. Johnstone – affectionately known as Ms. JJ – has earned praise from students and parents alike, particularly for one standout dish, Ms. JJ's famous orange chicken.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Students place at welding competition

News Staff
Monday, April 21, 2025
Lampasas Middle School welding students participated in a T-joint welding competition on April4. Show from left to right are first-place winner Cade Rodgers, instructor Rocky Wolfe, secondplace student Juan SantiBañez and third-place student Allen Cravens.
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