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ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, March 26, 2026
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 26, 2026
Lampasas County 27th District Court convened a couple of times over the last week, with Judge Debbie Garrett presiding over the criminal hearings.On March 23, a charge of evading arrest/detention with a vehicle was dismissed for Dennis Martinez of Lampasas.

Lometa ISD to add press box to athletic facilities

Mason Hines
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Lometa Independent School District’s Board of Trustees met Tuesday for a special planning meeting on the district’s new athletic complex.Board members approved a bid for construction of a press box to accompany the track and football field that were completed in 2023.
Commissioners Jamie Smart, left, and Bobby Carroll listen to residents’ input on battery energy storage systems or BESS projects in the county. Smart recommended seeking legal advice on how the county might prevent or regulate these developments. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Commissioners Jamie Smart, left, and Bobby Carroll listen to residents’ input on battery energy storage systems or BESS projects in the county. Smart recommended seeking legal advice on how the county might prevent or regulate these developments. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

County residents voice displeasure over potential data centers in area

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, March 26, 2026
The Lampasas County Commissioners Court has committed to drafting a resolution opposing data centers and renewable energy projects like battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the county.The decision came after residents expressed concerns in Monday’s regular meeting.
Councilman Eric Hernandez suggested holding off on adding June 19 to the holiday schedule, given budget constraints. Councilwoman Dorothy Person said the city could do more to educate others about the historical significance of Juneteenth. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Councilman Eric Hernandez suggested holding off on adding June 19 to the holiday schedule, given budget constraints. Councilwoman Dorothy Person said the city could do more to educate others about the historical significance of Juneteenth. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

City Council discusses water supply, Hostess House event bookings

Hunter King
Thursday, March 26, 2026
On Monday, the Lampasas City Council heard a lengthy presentation on water from Jones-Heroy and Associates. Jason Jones outlined a water study that was many months in the making.

Structure fire claims one life

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, March 26, 2026
A structure fire at 1366 Old Georgetown Rd. in the early hours of March 20 claimed the life of a 73-year-old Lampasas County resident.Julie Marie Davis-Raley was pronounced dead at the scene following fire suppression efforts.
The show barn was filled with local business representatives and residents Saturday evening to support the Creating Badger Builders program. A pork chop dinner was served by Benny Boyd, and many items were available for the silent and live auctions. Funds raised benefit the construction trades and other CTE endeavors at Lampasas High School. For more photos, see page 2. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

The show barn was filled with local business representatives and residents Saturday evening to support the Creating Badger Builders program. A pork chop dinner was served by Benny Boyd, and many items were available for the silent and live auctions. Funds raised benefit the construction trades and other CTE endeavors at Lampasas High School. For more photos, see page 2. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Funds raised for Creating Badger Builders program

News Staff
Thursday, March 26, 2026

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Thursday, March 26, 2026
GOOD FRIDAY CANTATAThe Lampasas Community Choir will offer two performances this year of its Good Friday Cantata entitled “Just Imagine… .” The April 3 performances will be at noon and 6 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 401 S. Chestnut.
Shading is effective in preventing aquatic vegetation from taking over a pond. The more the sun is able to penetrate to the pond bottom, the more algae and invasive plants will grow, said Brittany Chesser, an aquatic vegetation management program specialist. She addressed a group of landowners at a Texas A&M Extension Service seminar earlier in March. COURTESY PHOTO

Shading is effective in preventing aquatic vegetation from taking over a pond. The more the sun is able to penetrate to the pond bottom, the more algae and invasive plants will grow, said Brittany Chesser, an aquatic vegetation management program specialist. She addressed a group of landowners at a Texas A&M Extension Service seminar earlier in March. COURTESY PHOTO

Pond management can encompass various methods

Erick Mitchell
Monday, March 23, 2026
Brittany Chesser, an aquatic vegetation management program specialist with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, provided key pond management tips in a seminar this month in the Lampasas County annex conference room.
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