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Deputy Justin Wilson is responsible for patrol duties with the Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit, Blazer. The dog and her handler earned their certification, and now are working together to serve the community where needed. COURTESY PHOTO

Deputy Justin Wilson is responsible for patrol duties with the Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit, Blazer. The dog and her handler earned their certification, and now are working together to serve the community where needed. COURTESY PHOTO

LCSO K-9 graduates, now on patrol

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, October 23, 2025
The Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit, Blazer, started patrol duties Friday alongside Deputy Justin Wilson, Sheriff David Parker said.Blazer is set to be utilized as a dual-purpose dog, with the ability to serve as a protection/backup unit and to detect narcotics and explosives.

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Early Voting
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Early voting for the Texas Constitutional Amendment election will extend through Oct. 31 at the Lampasas County Election Office, 407 S. Pecan St. in Lampasas.Seventeen propositions are on the ballot. Early voting hours are weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Extended hours will be offered Oct.
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Fields of Faith hosted at Badger Stadium

News Staff
Thursday, October 23, 2025
More than 450 students and area residents participated Wednesday in the annual Fields of Faith event to spend an evening of worship and spiritual encouragement with one another.
A Lampasas County native, Tim Davis said he is glad to be serving his hometown as chief of the Lampasas Fire Department. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

A Lampasas County native, Tim Davis said he is glad to be serving his hometown as chief of the Lampasas Fire Department. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Davis ready to serve as new fire chief

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, October 23, 2025
When Tim Davis became the Lampasas Fire Department’s deputy chief in February 2024, he never expected to become the new fire chief less than two years later.“I actually didn’t,” Davis said. “Throughout my career, I never really aspired to be a fire chief.

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, October 23, 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.

cemetery associations

News Staff
Thursday, October 23, 2025
oak hill cemetery associationThe Oak Hill Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Jack Calvert Municipal Building, 302 E. Third St. in Lampasas.A short board meeting will immediately follow the annual meeting.

GriefShare to offer ‘Surviving the Holidays’

News Staff
Thursday, October 23, 2025
The holiday season can be challenging for those who are grieving a loss. To help provide encouragement, support and resources to assist, GriefShare will offer its “Surviving the Holidays” seminar.The two-hour seminar will be held Nov. 16 from 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Community Bridge draws good participation

News Staff
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Five tables of bridge players competed for the top scores at Community Bridge on Oct. 13.Mike Mullican came in first. His wife, Barbara Mullican, placed second, and Linda Williams was third.
From left to right are Selie Hodge, James Horrell and Rolanzo Almaguer, who were recognized as students of the month at this week’s Lometa school board meeting. Kylie Pauly (not pictured) was named staff member of the month. COURTESY PHOTO

From left to right are Selie Hodge, James Horrell and Rolanzo Almaguer, who were recognized as students of the month at this week’s Lometa school board meeting. Kylie Pauly (not pictured) was named staff member of the month. COURTESY PHOTO

Lometa ISD honors students of the month, selects new board member

Mason Hines
Thursday, October 23, 2025
The Lometa Independent School District Board of Trustees met Tuesday to discuss academic goals, take action for equipment that will help outfit new programs, and appointed a new board member to fill the open seat.
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