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The Rev. William F. Roach (1908-1947) was assigned to St. Mary’s parish in Lampasas in 1939, shortly after his ordination. court esy photo | The Dominican Monastery of the Infant Jesus, Lufkin, texas

The Rev. William F. Roach (1908-1947) was assigned to St. Mary’s parish in Lampasas in 1939, shortly after his ordination. court esy photo | The Dominican Monastery of the Infant Jesus, Lufkin, texas

St. Christopher’s Catholic Church and Father Roach -- the builder of churches

Jeff Jackson
Thursday, July 31, 2025
EDITOR’S NOTE: Lampasas historian Jeff Jackson has researched a number of topics. The following is part of a series on the establishment of Catholic churches in this community.The Roach brothers, twins John and William, were ordained on May 18, 1939.Father William F.
Three decades of service

Three decades of service

Three decades of service

News Staff
Thursday, July 31, 2025
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DISTRICT COURT

News Staff
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge Debbie Garrett presiding over the day’s hearings.Defendant Stacy Naomi Olivares of Lampasas entered a plea on a charge of exploitation of a child/ elderly/disabled person, and the finding was withheld.
Precinct 3 Commissioner Shad Hill, left, and County Judge Randy Hoyer listen to a presentation Monday about eligibility for Lampasas County to receive some funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Precinct 3 Commissioner Shad Hill, left, and County Judge Randy Hoyer listen to a presentation Monday about eligibility for Lampasas County to receive some funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Lampasas added to list of counties eligible for FEMA funds

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Lampasas County along with nine other Texas counties now are eligible for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.The announcement was made Thursday by Gov.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, July 31, 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.
John Hines has served on the Lometa ISD Board of Trustees for 20 years and had been its president for multiple terms. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

John Hines has served on the Lometa ISD Board of Trustees for 20 years and had been its president for multiple terms. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Hines resigns from Lometa’s Board of Trustees

Mason Hines
Monday, July 28, 2025
Lometa ISD’s Board of Trustees met Thursday, with procedural updates and handbook confirmations at the forefront. In addition, the board will have to replace one of its trustees, as longtime member John Hines resigned prior to the meeting.
Austin businessman Rick Hardin had renovated the Santa Fe Depot and added several structures to the property in 2023. Now with new owners, the historic depot could see further development and become a railroad museum with a locomotive on display, a barbecue restaurant added and other features to make it a tourist destination. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Austin businessman Rick Hardin had renovated the Santa Fe Depot and added several structures to the property in 2023. Now with new owners, the historic depot could see further development and become a railroad museum with a locomotive on display, a barbecue restaurant added and other features to make it a tourist destination. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Railroad cars, brews and barbecue

Erick Mitchell
Monday, July 28, 2025
Apair of Lampasas residents are seeking to return the historic Santa Fe Depot property to its former glory.At Wednesday’s Lampasas Economic Development board meeting, Keystone Star Hotel owner Andy Fish said two Lampasans purchased the depot property in May from Austin businessman Rick Hardin.

BRIEFLY

Auditions To Be Held
Monday, July 28, 2025
SAFE Lampasas – an organization Supporting Animals, Facilities and Employees of the Lampasas Animal Shelter – is planning a Murder Mystery Dinner Theater event to benefit the shelter. Auditions for acting parts will be held next week.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

Area lakes all full after recent rains

News Staff
Monday, July 28, 2025
Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir has maintained high water levels since the heavy rains of May 2024 filled it to capacity. After dropping only a few feet over the past year, recent rains have replenished it to the 100% “full” status as reported by Water Data for Texas.
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