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BRIEFLY

News Staff

Thursday, January 22, 2026

STAR PARTY RESCHEDULEDThe Lampasas County Friends of the Night Sky Star Party originally planned for Saturday has been canceled due to an expected winter storm and cold, cloudy conditions in the area.The Star Party has been rescheduled for Feb. 7 at 6 p.m.

Trustees Mickey Edwards, left, and Sam Walker review construction numbers for bond propositions that are planned to go before voters in May. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

LISD trustees lock in $139.6 million bond propositions

Erick Mitchell

Thursday, January 22, 2026

The Lampasas ISD Board of Trustees has finalized propositions to be included on a May 2026 bond election ballot. The district is asking voters to authorize approximately $139.6 million in spending.

Rubybor kale with its outstanding flavor and beauty is a 2026 All-America Selections Gold Medal Winner in both the flower and vegetable category. COURTESY PHOTO | ALL-AMERICA SELECTIONS

Winning vegetables for gardens, containers

Melinda Myers

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Include some winning vegetable varieties in this year’s garden. Look for the 2026 All-America Selections (AAS) winners that have been tested nationally and selected for their suitability in home gardens and containers.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Welcome to new business

News Staff

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Forward Automotive owners Kris and Laurie Wagner hosted Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce members and other visitors to the repair shop at 5982 East U.S. Highway 190 for a grand-opening and ribbon-cutting celebration last week.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff

Thursday, January 22, 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.

Filing opens for school board, municipal elections

News Staff

Thursday, January 22, 2026

The political season can keep voters busy in the spring.Although partisan primaries may be taking center stage right now, filing is underway for city council and school board elections. The filing period for these offices – which are non-partisan – runs from Jan. 14 through Feb. 13.

ARRESTS

News Staff

Thursday, January 22, 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, January 22, 2026

Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge Debbie Garrett presiding over the day’s hearings.Defendant Carol Ann Crim of Lampasas was given 12 months in state jail, with credit of 169 days for time served, on a charge of possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram.

Lampasas County residents filled the conference room at the Lampasas County Office Building for Thursday’s public meeting regarding plans for the new Post Oak Ridge State Park. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

TPWD presents plans for Post Oak Ridge State Park

Erick Mitchell

Monday, January 19, 2026

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department unveiled plans for Post Oak Ridge State Park at a public meeting on Thursday at the Lampasas County Office Building.More than 70 area residents packed the conference room to learn about the purpose and future vision of the park from TPWD representatives.

At left, incoming Kempner City Secretary Shaleah Stevens sits next to the outgoing secretary, Hayleigh Talasek, during last week’s council meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Kempner City Council holds first meeting since October

Erick Mitchell

Monday, January 19, 2026

Kempner City Council members gathered Jan. 13 for their first regular meeting since October to select a new city attorney and city engineer.

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