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Sheriff Parker working in cooperation with ICE

Erick Mitchell
Monday, March 2, 2026
Just two months into 2026, the Lampasas County Sheriff’s office has booked 11 inmates who have been flagged by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The majority of the individuals have been turned over to the federal agency.

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News Staff
Monday, March 2, 2026
TEXAS FIRST CONSERVATIVE ALLIANCE Texas First Conservative Alliance will meet March 10 at 5:30 p.m. at Lampasas Community Church, 1601 E. Fourth Street.Guest Speaker is Mario Turi from Liberty & Justice. All are welcome to attend.
Today is election day across the state, as Republicans and Democrats are holding their primaries to select candidates for the November General Election. When early voting ended Friday, 2,938 of the county’s 17,188 registered voters had cast a ballot, a turnout of 14%. The Republicans saw 2,393 early voters, while 545 voters participated early in the Democratic Party Primar

Today is election day across the state, as Republicans and Democrats are holding their primaries to select candidates for the November General Election. When early voting ended Friday, 2,938 of the county’s 17,188 registered voters had cast a ballot, a turnout of 14%. The Republicans saw 2,393 early voters, while 545 voters participated early in the Democratic Party Primar

Today is election day across the state

News Staff
Monday, March 2, 2026
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New artwork displayed on downtown building

News Staff
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Artist Bud Menchaca with Menchaca Art has painted these wildflowers on the Lampasas Lawyer PLLC building at East Third and Main Street. Jackie Baltrun said in a Facebook post the artwork was chosen to honor her grandmother who was a fan of native plants.
Stephen Sewell, Lampasas public works director, addresses council members Monday to provide information on the city’s contract with Kempner Water Supply Corp. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Stephen Sewell, Lampasas public works director, addresses council members Monday to provide information on the city’s contract with Kempner Water Supply Corp. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Public Works director addresses contract with KWSC

Hunter King
Thursday, February 26, 2026
The Lampasas city staff and City Council members held a discussion during their workshop meeting Monday where they laid out their thoughts about the joint meeting with the Kempner Water Supply Corp. held a couple of weeks ago.

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Early Voting To End
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Feb. 27 is the final day to cast a ballot early in either the Republican Party Primary or Democratic Party Primary. Early voting hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Elections Office, 407 S. Pecan St. in Lampasas.As of Wednesday, 2,183 had voted early in the Republican Primary.
At left, Shae Brewer of AirMedCare Network displays a map to show the Commissioners Court where the company’s medical evacuation services are available. Paige Carter, a CareFlight representative, also was at Monday’s meeting to explain membership benefits the company can offer. ERCK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

At left, Shae Brewer of AirMedCare Network displays a map to show the Commissioners Court where the company’s medical evacuation services are available. Paige Carter, a CareFlight representative, also was at Monday’s meeting to explain membership benefits the company can offer. ERCK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

County eyes air ambulance coverage for employees

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, February 26, 2026
With few action items on the table, most of Monday’s Lampasas County Commissioners Court meeting focused on a potential new benefit for county employees.
COURTESY PHOTO | LONGFIELD-GARDENS.COM North American native Blazing Star (Liatris spicata) provides nectar for a variety of butterflies.

COURTESY PHOTO | LONGFIELD-GARDENS.COM North American native Blazing Star (Liatris spicata) provides nectar for a variety of butterflies.

Bulbs with season-long color and pollinator appeal

Melinda Myers
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Boost the beauty and pollinator appeal of your gardens and containers with flowering bulbs. A combination of springand fall-planted bulbs can provide season-long color and nectar for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators.
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