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ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, March 20, 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, March 20, 2025
Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge Debbie Garrett presiding over the day’s hearings.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

Dust clouds swirl in field

News Staff
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Intense sustained winds and low humidity stir up dirt in a field near County Road 1457 in western Lampasas County. Windy conditions prevailed again this week, and meterologists indicate no precipitation is expected in the immediate future.

Sheriff outlines new towing arrangement for the county

Erick Mitchell
Monday, March 17, 2025
Sheriff David Parker detailed a new towing agreement to the Lampasas County Commissioners Court in their meeting March 10.Also during the session, no action was taken on the purchase of UV light filters to reduce potential contaminants in the county annex building’s air-conditioning units.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Everyone enjoys reading a good book

News Staff
Monday, March 17, 2025
Kenzie Stone shows a Lampasas Animal Shelter dog nicknamed “Windex” a photo from a book as animal shelter staff member Rachel White looks on. Youngsters had the opportunity to read to dogs during last week’s “Paw Pals” event.

Candidate forum set for April 3

Erick Mitchell
Monday, March 17, 2025
Forward Lampasas and the Lampasas Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center will host a Lampasas City Council candidate forum on April 3 at the former middle school cafeteria on Western Street.The event is set to begin at 6 p.m. and should last close to two hours, organizers estimate.
Six of the 11 cities whose sales tax allocations tracked by the Dispatch Record reflected gains this period. Although Lampasas and Kempner saw sales revenues rise, the economic activity was down in Lometa. DISPATCH RECORD GRAPHIC

Six of the 11 cities whose sales tax allocations tracked by the Dispatch Record reflected gains this period. Although Lampasas and Kempner saw sales revenues rise, the economic activity was down in Lometa. DISPATCH RECORD GRAPHIC

March sales tax revenues take a dip in area cities

Gail Lowe
Monday, March 17, 2025
After a month in which all area cities posted a sales tax percentage gain, revenues recorded in March tell a different story. Only about half the entities saw increases this period.

BRIEFLY

Brush Chipping Continues
Monday, March 17, 2025
The city of Lampasas will offer its brush chipping service during the month of March. Residents may place brush by the curb, and crews will come by during the designated week for each quadrant of town to remove the brush. No lumber or trash should be included.
Here is a look at my fish and chips plate from the Grumpy George Pub & Grub in Georgetown. The chips were fantastic, the fish fillet was thick, and the mushy peas were “brilliant.” ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Here is a look at my fish and chips plate from the Grumpy George Pub & Grub in Georgetown. The chips were fantastic, the fish fillet was thick, and the mushy peas were “brilliant.” ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Pub grub evokes memories of traditional English fare for this foodie

Erick Mitchell
Monday, March 17, 2025
As a devout foodie, I had to make the trip to Georgetown after watching star chef Gordon Ramsay turn a “nightmare” of a local British pub into a true taste from across the pond.
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