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Casino Night planned for Feb. 15

News Staff
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Tickets are available for the Wild West Casino Night, set for Feb. 15 at the Lampasas County Livestock Show Barn. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with dinner and gaming to follow. For more information, call the chamber of commerce at 512-556-5172.

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, February 6, 2025
We would like to help get your group’s event(s) listed in the Dispatch Record Calendar. The listing of community events and meetings is free.Calendar items must be in writing. Email to news@lampasas. com, or mail to: Calendar Lampasas Dispatch Record P.O.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, February 6, 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.
Assistant Superintendent Dana Holcomb, standing, provides highlights from the most recent Texas Academic Performance Report to Lampasas ISD trustees. Holcomb, who oversees curriculum matters for the school district, said that in 18 of 20 different STAAR tested areas, students here outperformed their counterparts across the state. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Assistant Superintendent Dana Holcomb, standing, provides highlights from the most recent Texas Academic Performance Report to Lampasas ISD trustees. Holcomb, who oversees curriculum matters for the school district, said that in 18 of 20 different STAAR tested areas, students here outperformed their counterparts across the state. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

LISD reviews annual academic performance report

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Lampasas Independent School District Assistant Superintendent Dana Holcomb provided school board members with the annual Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) in Monday’s regular meeting.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Thursday, February 6, 2025
TAX-AIDE ASSISTANCEAARP Foundation Tax-Aide will conduct free federal tax preparation services for the 2024 tax year. Assistance is available on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from now through April 15 at 302 E. Third St. in Lampasas (the Jack Calvert Municipal Building).
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Burning conducted after generous rains across county

News Staff
Monday, February 3, 2025
Landowners took advantage of the temporary suspension of the county’s burn ban and were able to reduce debris piles and burn stacks after heavy rains soaked the area last week. The prohibition on outdoor burning was reinstated Monday evening.
Newly elected 27th District Court Judge Debbie Garrett presides over court hearings in Lampasas County, usually on Fridays. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Newly elected 27th District Court Judge Debbie Garrett presides over court hearings in Lampasas County, usually on Fridays. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Garrett makes justice her priority behind the bench

Erick Mitchell
Monday, February 3, 2025
After serving as a social worker, defense attorney and prosecutor, newly elected 27th District Court Judge Debbie Garrett is settling into her role behind the bench.Garrett assumed office in January, taking over for Judge John Gauntt who had reached mandatory retirement age.
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