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Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
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.

DISTRICT COURT

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Lampasas County 27th District Court convened several times recently to consider the criminal docket, with Judge Debbie Garrett presiding over the hearings.At his Nov.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 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 PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

Burn ban lifted temporarily after recent rain

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The ban on outdoor burning in the county has been lifted until Monday at 5 p.m. Landowners who plan to burn this weekend are asked to notify the sheriff’s department of their plans and to exercise caution.

Wellness event to center on reducing stress

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
To help residents beat the stress of the holidays, Lampasas Community Gardens is offering a Wellness Seminar focusing on heart health. The session will be held Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to noon at First Presbyterian Church.A suggested donation of $25 may be paid at the door.
Lampasas EDC Board of Directors Place 7 Michael Irvin and Board President Deorald Finney look on during Wednesday's regular meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas EDC Board of Directors Place 7 Michael Irvin and Board President Deorald Finney look on during Wednesday's regular meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

EDC board hears presentation on new city park playground

Erick Mitchell
Monday, November 24, 2025
Few action items were on the table at Wednesday’s Lampasas Economic Development Corp. Board of Directors meeting, but members received a presentation on plans for a new playground at Campbell Park.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Holiday decorations appear across town

News Staff
Monday, November 24, 2025
Children’s book author Dr. Seuss writes that all the “Whos” down in Whoville like Christmas a lot. The same could be said of Lampasans who enjoy festive displays for the holidays. Christmas artwork on store-front windows at Home Place Floors offers an homage to the Grinch.

Lometa ISD discusses plan to retain certified teachers

Mason Hines
Monday, November 24, 2025
Lometa Independent School District’s Board of Trustees meeting Thursday saw members take action on requirements for certifying teachers. A new member also was sworn into office.Superintendent Rob Moore began the meeting by announcing the students and staff member of the month.
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