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COURTESY PHOTO William Abel is seeking the District 31 seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. He is a candidate in the March 3 Republican Primary.

COURTESY PHOTO William Abel is seeking the District 31 seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. He is a candidate in the March 3 Republican Primary.

Retired Army veteran seeks District 31 seat

News Staff
Thursday, February 5, 2026
William Abel of Copperas Cove, a retired combat veteran, is making a bid in the Republican primary for the District 31 congressional seat.Abel said his campaign is built on the principles of accountability, freedom and fiscal responsibility.
The Hill Country Transit District buses, known as the HOP, won’t be seen much on the streets of Lampasas after March 2, when Central Texas Rural Transit District takes over City and Rural Rides or CARR service for most Lampasas County residents. Only Kempner city residents will be eligible to continue utilizing the HOP bus. FILE PHOTO

The Hill Country Transit District buses, known as the HOP, won’t be seen much on the streets of Lampasas after March 2, when Central Texas Rural Transit District takes over City and Rural Rides or CARR service for most Lampasas County residents. Only Kempner city residents will be eligible to continue utilizing the HOP bus. FILE PHOTO

CARR to take over county bus services beginning in March

Erick Mitchell
Monday, February 2, 2026
Lampasas County will officially switch bus services to the Central Texas Rural Transit District -- also known as City and Rural Rides, or CARR -- on March 2.
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Competing on the road; big game up next

News Staff
Monday, February 2, 2026
Lady Badger Abra White drives to the basket for a layup against Marble Falls last Friday night. For more on the matchup and the Tuesday night home game with Jarrell, see Sports inside on page 7.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, February 2, 2026
TAX-AIDE SERVICESAARP Foundation Tax-Aide will conduct free federal tax preparation services for the 2025 tax year on Tuesdays from Feb. 3-April 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Jack Calvert Municipal Building, 302 E. Third St. in Lampasas.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

Tree trimming continues near power lines

News Staff
Monday, February 2, 2026
The city of Lampasas has contracted with McCoy Tree Surgery to perform trimming services around power lines in residential areas of town, generally west of Key Avenue and between Sixth Street and North Avenue. The work is scheduled to continue into March.

City eyes February for city manager contract

Hunter King
Thursday, January 29, 2026
As the search for a new Lampasas city manager continues, there now appears to be a timeline in place.Prior to the arrival of the recent winter weather, the city was scheduled to hold interviews on Tuesday with several candidates, but those were canceled when the city offices closed.
Lucy McCarville and Amaisha Rendon sled down North Avenue with Steel the poodle in tow. KIM JOHNSON | C0URTESY PHOTO

Lucy McCarville and Amaisha Rendon sled down North Avenue with Steel the poodle in tow. KIM JOHNSON | C0URTESY PHOTO

Clear skies expected after slow thaw

Staff Reports
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Thawing was still in progress Wednesday night in parts of Lampasas County after the area received a wintry precipitation mix over the weekend.Snow and ice remained in some neighborhoods for a fifth consecutive night, even under sunny skies and afternoon temperatures in the 50s.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Thursday, January 29, 2026
CANDIDATE FILINGSThe Lampasas Independent School District, Lometa Independent School District and municipalities of Lampasas, Kempner and Lometa will hold elections on May 2.Application deadline for those interested in running for a position is Feb. 13.

TPWD to hold workshops for landowners

News Staff
Thursday, January 29, 2026
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has several upcoming workshops that could benefit area landowners.A Wildlife Tax Valuation Workshop is set for March 20 in Hamilton. The sessions will extend from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center, 212 E. Coke St.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, January 29, 2026
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