GRAND JURY
News Staff
Lampasas County grand jury convened Wednesday to continue the July term.
Thursday, September 10, 2026
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10 battery, solar projects in queue for Lampasas
Erick Mitchell
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas released its monthly GIS report on Sept. 1 that includes several largescale battery energy storage system (BESS) and solar projects within Lampasas County.Of the 10 BESS and solar projects planned for the county, only two projects have signed their...
Monday, September 7, 2026
This camera is situated on the south side of Lampasas along U.S. Highway 183, and it photographs vehicles entering and exiting the city. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
Law enforcement officials see need for license plate readers in county
Erick Mitchell
Lampasas County has four Flock cameras inside its borders, operated by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Monday, September 7, 2026
ANA SOFIA MEYER | DISPATCH RECORD
Badger Band performs at halftime
News Staff
The Lampasas High School marching band entertained the crowd at Badger Stadium on Friday night with its “Rio -- City of Rhythm” show piece.
Monday, September 7, 2026
BRIEFLY
News Staff
HAY PRODUCTION WORKSHOP AgriLife Extension will offer its 2026 Central Texas Hay Production Workshop on Sept. 22 at the Burnet County AgriLife office, 607 N. Vandeveer in Burnet.Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., with the program to start at 9 a.m. Pay $15 at the door for lunch.Topics include laws...
Monday, September 7, 2026
The A.R. Harvey story -- Lampasas in the Roaring ’20s
The A.R. Harvey story -- Lampasas in the Roaring ’20s
Jeff Jackson
EDITOR’S NOTE: Lampasas historian Jeff Jackson has researched a number of local topics. The following is the next installment of a series on former sheriff Albert Roby Harvey.There was a time when the Democratic Party controlled the elections in Lampasas County.
Monday, September 7, 2026
Work continues at the Ajinomoto Foods frozen food manufacturing plant in downtown Lampasas. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
Ajinomoto continues its plant upgrades
Erick Mitchell
Plant improvements at Ajinomoto Foods in downtown Lampasas remain ongoing.
Monday, September 7, 2026
The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline topped $4 over the Labor Day weekend. METRO CREATIVE GRAPHICS
Gas prices rise over holiday weekend
Erick Mitchell
Gas prices climbed for the Labor Day weekend, with the average cost of a gallon of unleaded gasoline in Lampasas County at $3.667 on Monday.According to AAA, the national average of $4.14 a gallon is the highest ever recorded for the Labor Day weekend.
Monday, September 7, 2026
DRT to celebrate Constitution Day with bell ringing
News Staff
Local churches have been asked to help celebrate Constitution Day and America’s 250th anniversary by ringing their bells at 3 p.m. on Sept. 17.
Monday, September 7, 2026
METRO CREATIVE SERVICES | COURTESY PHOTO
How to commit to service this September 11
News Staff
The terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, were tragic.
Monday, September 7, 2026