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Church to hold annual auction to benefit youth ministry

News Staff
Thursday, February 12, 2026
The annual Pearl Church of Christ Valentine Auction will take place Sunday.Bidding will start after the church service and close around 1 p.m.Items will be displayed in the church dining for early bidders. The auction will include glassware, Pyrex dishes, antiques, old Texas books and much more.

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, February 12, 2026
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.
hunter king | dispatch Record

hunter king | dispatch Record

Council honors a Community Champion

News Staff
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Jackie Baltrun, center, and Rexann Johnson-Morrison (not pictured) were named Community Champions by the Lampasas City Council at Monday night’s meeting. Baltrun is pictured with council members, from left, Charlie Pratus, Mayor Herb Pearce, Dorothy Person, Davis Keele and Eric Hernandez.
Mayor John Wilkerson said sales tax revenues can be utilized to make improvements to Pecan Street and Pedernales Lane, although there is not enough revenue to also work on Pecos Lane. Erick Mitchell | Dispatch Record

Mayor John Wilkerson said sales tax revenues can be utilized to make improvements to Pecan Street and Pedernales Lane, although there is not enough revenue to also work on Pecos Lane. Erick Mitchell | Dispatch Record

Kempner ready to work on street projects

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Improvements to Pecan Street and Pedernales Lane could be on the way for Kempner residents.During Tuesday’s Kempner City Council meeting, members discussed plans to maintain the two city streets. The workshop session also included talks on obtaining a new speaker system at City Hall.

GRAND JURY

News Staff
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Lampasas County grand jury convened Wednesday to continue the January term.

DISTRICT COURT

News Staff
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge Debbie Garrett presiding over the day’s hearings.Defendant Reaanne Marie Gares of Killeen entered a plea of guilty to two counts: forgery of a financial instrument, and fraudulent use/possession of identifying information.
County Judge Randy Hoyer, left, and Commissioner Jamie Smart both addressed the plan to join the Central Texas Water Alliance. Hoyer reiterated his opinion that Lampasas County will have a large voice at the negotiating table as part of the alliance. Smart noted the importance of considering the water needs of the western portion of the county, not just the moreheavily populated eastern side. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

County Judge Randy Hoyer, left, and Commissioner Jamie Smart both addressed the plan to join the Central Texas Water Alliance. Hoyer reiterated his opinion that Lampasas County will have a large voice at the negotiating table as part of the alliance. Smart noted the importance of considering the water needs of the western portion of the county, not just the moreheavily populated eastern side. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas County inches closer to joining new water alliance

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, February 12, 2026
During Monday’s regular meeting, the Lampasas County Commissioners Court authorized a resolution to join the Central Texas Water Alliance.In November, the court agreed to pay a $5,000 membership fee to join the CTWA.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, February 12, 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.
COURTESY PHOTO Kempner Water Supply Corp. officials, seated at left, met with Lampasas City Council members, at right, and city staff for an annual joint meeting. KWSC oficials have reiterated that changes are needed so the water treatment plant in Kempner can remain viable and provide adequately for its member customers.

COURTESY PHOTO Kempner Water Supply Corp. officials, seated at left, met with Lampasas City Council members, at right, and city staff for an annual joint meeting. KWSC oficials have reiterated that changes are needed so the water treatment plant in Kempner can remain viable and provide adequately for its member customers.

City Council, Kempner Water hold joint meeting to discuss future

Hunter King
Monday, February 9, 2026
The Lampasas City Council and the Kempner Water Supply Corp. held their annual joint meeting last week ahead of the regular council meeting, and they spent more than an hour in a back-and-forth discussion about the future of their relationship and the water treatment plant in Kempner.
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