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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, January 23, 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.
Precinct 3 Commissioner Shad Hill, at left, and County Judge Randy Hoyer listen as information is presented on septic systems. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Precinct 3 Commissioner Shad Hill, at left, and County Judge Randy Hoyer listen as information is presented on septic systems. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Commissioners Court approves more stringent rules for septic systems

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, January 23, 2025
The Lampasas County Commissioners Court approved new rules for on-site sewage facilities in its regular meeting Jan. 13.County Judge Randy Hoyer explained the reasoning behind the rules changes that have been submitted to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

DISTRICT COURT

News Staff
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Lampasas County 27th District Court convened Jan. 10 with Judge Debbie Garrett presiding over the day’s hearings.Defendant Joshua Shane Dotter of McKinney entered a plea on a charge of evading arrest/detention with a vehicle.

GRAND JURY

News Staff
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Lampasas County grand jury convened Jan. 15 to open its January 2025 term.Lt. Investigator Fidel Morua, Sgt. Investigator Garrett Bradley and Sgt.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, January 23, 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.JAN.

Few candidates file thus far for May ballot

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Over a week has passed in the filing period for all municipal and school board positions up for grabs this May. So far, only two incumbents have filed for re-election.The filing period for the May 3 election commenced Jan. 15 and will continue until Feb. 14.
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

‘All roads lead to Lampasas’ unveiled

News Staff
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Vision Lampasas volunteers and Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce members celebrated the city’s newest mural at its unveiling on Tuesday. The artwork is displayed on the chamber headquarters building.
Council Chambers at the Jack Calvert Municipal Building was full of participants for Wednesday’s special workshop session with Lampasas City Council members and the Lampasas Economic Deveopment Board of Directors. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Council Chambers at the Jack Calvert Municipal Building was full of participants for Wednesday’s special workshop session with Lampasas City Council members and the Lampasas Economic Deveopment Board of Directors. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Council meets with EDC to discuss Business Park progress

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, January 23, 2025
A joint Wednesday workshop between the Lampasas City Council and Lampasas Economic Development Board saw common ground reached, with the entities agreeing to seek appraisals on Lot 4 of the Lampasas Business Park.

BRIEFLY

Garden
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Lampasas Community Garden’s Spring Garden Sign-up date is Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. Those interested in having a garden plot may start at the Community Garden site in Campbell Park and pick out a garden bed, then join the group for food at the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall.
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