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GRAND JURY

News Staff
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Lampasas County grand jury convened Wednesday.The Lampasas County Sheriff’s Department – represented by Investigators Wayne Hilgenberg, Jason Collins and Edward Hood – presented information that resulted in three indictments: Forrest McKean Rasmussen on a charge of deadly conduct on Sept. 12.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, November 20, 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

Fog lifts near 580 Sports Complex

News Staff
Thursday, November 20, 2025
After early-morning fog dissipated Monday in west Lampasas, the temperature rose to near record-setting levels for November. By Thursday, however, rain clouds moved across the county, moderating the weather. Rain is in the forecast for Sunday and Monday, as well.
Wade Wooten, a Lampasas native, has returned to town and plans to seek the county judge seat.

Wade Wooten, a Lampasas native, has returned to town and plans to seek the county judge seat.

Wooten files as Democrat candidate for county judge

Erick Mitchell
Monday, November 17, 2025
Retired businessman Wade Dudley Wooten is the latest candidate to enter the race for Lampasas County judge in 2026.Wooten is the only Democratic candidate to declare so far. And while Lampasas County may be a Republican stronghold, he said he is eager to speak with those from across the aisle.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, November 17, 2025
2025 TAX BILLSThe Lampasas Central Appraisal District has completed the 2025 tax levy. Tax bills were mailed to property owners Nov. 12. Tax statements also are available online.Taxpayers are encouraged to use the website https:// lampasascad.com to pay taxes online with credit or debit cards.
COURTESY PHOTO Kristy Morua was named the Support Staff of the Month at Lampasas High School. Assistant Principal Ryan Race, at left, said Morua is willing to step in and always has a smile on her face. “She is the ultimate team player,” he said. Also pictured is Clay Phillips of Texas Farm Bureau Insurance, who helped recognized Morua. Not pictured: Substitute of the Month Ann Bechtel.

COURTESY PHOTO Kristy Morua was named the Support Staff of the Month at Lampasas High School. Assistant Principal Ryan Race, at left, said Morua is willing to step in and always has a smile on her face. “She is the ultimate team player,” he said. Also pictured is Clay Phillips of Texas Farm Bureau Insurance, who helped recognized Morua. Not pictured: Substitute of the Month Ann Bechtel.

LHS recognizes faculty of the month for October

News Staff
Monday, November 17, 2025
Containers filled with greenery, colorful stems, cones, berries and more can brighten the landscape all winter long. COURTESY PHOTO | WWW.MELINDAMYERS.COM

Containers filled with greenery, colorful stems, cones, berries and more can brighten the landscape all winter long. COURTESY PHOTO | WWW.MELINDAMYERS.COM

Try these steps to create your own winter containers

Melinda Myers
Monday, November 17, 2025
Add a bit of seasonal beauty to your front steps, window boxes and other outdoor spaces with winter containers. Fill them with greenery, berries, cones, baubles and more. You’ll find many of these items in your own backyard and at your favorite garden retailer.
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