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DISTRICT COURT

News Staff
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge Debbie Garrett presiding over the short docket.Action included the following: Defendant Richard Lee Adames of Lampasas entered a plea of true to a charge of manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance less than 1 gram in a...

New emergency notification system available for residents

News Staff
Thursday, August 27, 2026
The Central Texas Council of Governments will launch a new regional emergency notification system through Everbridge on Sept. 1.Everbridge will replace the CodeRED Mass Emergency Communication System across the CTCOG region, providing a more consistent and reliable way for residents, businesses and...

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, August 27, 2026
The following arrests were reported to the Lampasas Dispatch Record by area law enforcement officials.

City to start enforcing cemetery rules

News Staff
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Beginning next week, the city of Lampasas plans to start enforcing its rules on decorations such as flowers, wreaths and flags in the Perpetual Care section of Oak Hill Cemetery.Cemetery guidelines require decorations to be removed within seven days of placement in this designated portion of the...
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Artist creates field of flowers

News Staff
Monday, August 24, 2026
Artist Bud Menchaca recently added the black-eyed Susan, dahlia and purple prairie clover to the “Lampasas Megaflora” mural on the 130-year-old building that houses Lampasas Lawyer PLLC.
Saratoga Underground Water Conservation District board members are scheduled to meet next on Friday at noon in the county annex conference room. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Saratoga Underground Water Conservation District board members are scheduled to meet next on Friday at noon in the county annex conference room. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Water well fees under scrutiny

Erick Mitchell
Monday, August 24, 2026
County funding for the Saratoga Underground Water Conservation District could hinge on the district making changes to what classifies as an exempt well.The Lampasas County Commissioners Court has considered giving the district a $37,500 increase in annual funding to help it better comply with state...
FILE PHOTO Smoke from a past wildfire is shown. Lampasas County remains under a burn ban.

FILE PHOTO Smoke from a past wildfire is shown. Lampasas County remains under a burn ban.

Wildfire preparedness meeting set for Thursday

News Staff
Monday, August 24, 2026
A Wildfire Preparedness public meeting is planned for Thursday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Lampasas County Office Building conference room, 409 S. Pecan St. in Lampasas.The Lampasas County Community Wildfire Protection Plan is a collaborative effort to reduce wildfire risk, improve preparedness and...
The Lampasas cross country team participated in a large meet Friday in Cedar Park. Sophia Storm, in foreground, is followed closely by her teammates as the varsity girls headed toward the finish line. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

The Lampasas cross country team participated in a large meet Friday in Cedar Park. Sophia Storm, in foreground, is followed closely by her teammates as the varsity girls headed toward the finish line. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Runners compete in Cedar Park

Erick Mitchell
Monday, August 24, 2026
It may be early in the season, but the Lampasas cross country team already is improving from meet to meet.The Badgers took the course Thursday in Cedar Park at the Vista Ridge Invitational.
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