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Jury duty canceled

News Staff
Monday, December 8, 2025
District Clerk Edith Wagner Harrison has announced that the jury trial for Dec. 15 has been canceled. Potential jurors do not need to report to the courthouse.

Lampasas still seeking new city manager

Hunter King
Monday, December 8, 2025
The search for a new city manager remains active, Lampasas officials said, after the recent resignation of Troy Hill.No interviews are being conducted at this time, according to interim city manager Erin Corbell Harrison who served as city manager prior to Hill.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD LISD Facilities Planning Committee members look on as Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe presents possible bond propositions that included a new middle school campus and multi-purpose facility during Monday’s committee meeting.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD LISD Facilities Planning Committee members look on as Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe presents possible bond propositions that included a new middle school campus and multi-purpose facility during Monday’s committee meeting.

Bond planning committee agrees to seek multi-purpose center for football, band

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, December 4, 2025
A new multi-purpose facility at Lampasas High School likely will be one of the big-ticket items, along with a new middle school campus, in a 2026 bond election.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Candy Cane Lane ready to greet park visitors

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Holiday lights are resplendent at W.M. Brook Park, and the lighted Candy Cane Lane walkway is one of the more picturesque decorations offered during the Christmas season. The park is a popular spot for photos. It will host Christmas on the Creek activities Dec. 13.
The outlined section indicates the area for which TxDOT will commence its study on expansion of Interstate 14. The project has no funding to date, and officials said it could be years before any action is taken to expand the highway west toward Lometa. MAP GRAPHIC COURTESY OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

The outlined section indicates the area for which TxDOT will commence its study on expansion of Interstate 14. The project has no funding to date, and officials said it could be years before any action is taken to expand the highway west toward Lometa. MAP GRAPHIC COURTESY OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

TxDOT to begin preliminary study for expanding I-14 through county

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, December 4, 2025
The Texas Department of Transportation Brownwood District held two public meetings this week to unveil its Interstate-14 route study that will extend the highway from Copperas Cove to Lometa.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
PIERIAN CLUB CHRISTMASThe 38th annual Pierian Christmas Concert will be held Tuesday at 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 402 S. Key Ave. Music will be provided by pianist Shannon Gallinger. Refreshments will be served afterward in the fellowship hall.
COURTESY PHOTO At left, Bailey Carter gives a wave to the camera during her time with Killeen’s Parks and Recreation Department. Now, Carter is looking to improve the Lampasas parks scene in her new role as recreation specialist for the city.

COURTESY PHOTO At left, Bailey Carter gives a wave to the camera during her time with Killeen’s Parks and Recreation Department. Now, Carter is looking to improve the Lampasas parks scene in her new role as recreation specialist for the city.

New recreation specialist has passion for her profession

Hunter King
Thursday, December 4, 2025
A city employee who was brought in over the summer has been working to make some positive changes in the city’s Parks and Recreation Department.Bailey Carter was hired as the city’s recreation specialist in June after serving previously within Killeen’s Parks and Recreation Department.
hunter king | dispatch record

hunter king | dispatch record

Stage is set for Carol of Lights

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
The courthouse bandstand has been decorated in preparation for Saturday’s all-day holiday festivities, hosted by the Lampasas Downtown Association and Vision Lampasas. The farmers’ market will open at 9 a.m.

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
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