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Burn ban lifted through Monday afternoon

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Lampasas County Judge Randy Hoyer has extended the order temporarily lifting the outdoor burn ban so that it now expires at 5 p.m. Dec. 8.Landowners are encouraged to contact the sheriff’s office at 512-556-8255 prior to conducting a burn and to exercise caution when burning brush.

Dermatology care available now in Lampasas County

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
U.S. Dermatology Partners has announced the opening of its new office in Lampasas, the first dedicated dermatology clinic to serve Lampasas County residents.The clinic is located in the Lampasas Specialty Clinic facility at 207 West Avenue F, just behind AdventHealth Rollins Brook.

college honors

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
university of maryland global campusAndrew Maurice Healy of Kempner earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Maryland Global Campus in the summer 2025 term.Healy was one of 3,800 students worldwide who earned degrees from UMGC in the summer term.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
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 of u.s. drought monitor

courtesy of u.s. drought monitor

Recent moisture keeps county drought-free

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Lampasas County remains drought-free, acording to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor data available at press time. Areas in white on the map above are drought-free, including some of the Dallas area, greater Waco and Midland.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Dressing up the downtown area for Christmas

News Staff
Monday, December 1, 2025
From left, Kayla Jordan and Ashley Elizabeth of the Lampasas Downtown Association bring the Christmas spirit to the downtown square by painting holiday decor on the windows of businesses. The courthouse square will boast plenty of activity on Saturday for the annual Carol of Lights celebration.

KWSC seeks new contract

Erick Mitchell
Monday, December 1, 2025
Kempner Water Supply Corp. General Manager Bruce Sorenson believes now is the time for the city of Lampasas to renegotiate its contract with the water supplier.Sorenson believes KWSC members are shouldering the cost for the water Lampasas receives from Central Texas Water Supply Corp.
A truck replinishes the fuel supply at Circle K near the intersection of E.E. Ohnmeiss Drive and Key Avenue on Friday. COURTESY PHOTO

A truck replinishes the fuel supply at Circle K near the intersection of E.E. Ohnmeiss Drive and Key Avenue on Friday. COURTESY PHOTO

Peak travel coincides with moderate prices, mild weather

News Staff
Monday, December 1, 2025
On what was expected to be a record-setting weekend for travel, drivers generally saw moderate fuel prices. The AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch reported a statewide average of $2.70 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel as the week of the Thanksgiving holiday started.Nationwide, the average price was $3.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, December 1, 2025
ARTISAN STRING QUARTETLampasas County Chamber Music Festival will present “500 Years of Christmas Music” on Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 401 S. Chestnut. The event will feature the Artisan String Quartet with members of the First Presbyterian choir and director Shannon Gallinger.
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