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ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026
The following arrests were reported to the Lampasas Dispatch Record by area law enforcement officials.
Chief Appraiser Juan Saucedo of the Lampasas Central Appraisal District provides an update to the Lampasas ISD Board of Trustees about the LCAD work to provide accurate property valuations to the entities it serves. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Chief Appraiser Juan Saucedo of the Lampasas Central Appraisal District provides an update to the Lampasas ISD Board of Trustees about the LCAD work to provide accurate property valuations to the entities it serves. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Trustees seek details on appraisal district budget

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, June 4, 2026
A presentation from the Lampasas Central Appraisal District on its 2027 proposed budget dominated Monday’s nearly two-hour Lampasas ISD Board of Trustees meeting.Trustees also received updates on student attendance for the 2025-2026 school year and a report from the Student Health Advisory...
This 1924 Ford fire truck is on display at the Santa Fe Depot property. During Forward Lampasas’ meeting May 29, attendees has the chance to view this piece of history.

This 1924 Ford fire truck is on display at the Santa Fe Depot property. During Forward Lampasas’ meeting May 29, attendees has the chance to view this piece of history.

A glimpse back in time at Santa Fe Depot

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Progress on Santa Fe Railraod property unveiled at Forward Lampasas meeting
Oncor Electric Delivery Co. and the Lower Colorado River Authority’s Transmission Service Corp. plan an expansion project that would create extra-high-voltage transmission lines larger than these shown here. The 765-kV lines are part of a Strategic Transmission Expansion Plan designed to bring power from Central Texas and East Texas to the energy-rich Permian Basin. Courtesy photo | Metro creative graphics

Oncor Electric Delivery Co. and the Lower Colorado River Authority’s Transmission Service Corp. plan an expansion project that would create extra-high-voltage transmission lines larger than these shown here. The 765-kV lines are part of a Strategic Transmission Expansion Plan designed to bring power from Central Texas and East Texas to the energy-rich Permian Basin. Courtesy photo | Metro creative graphics

Landowners denied more time in 765-kV transmission line hearing

Gail Lowe
Thursday, June 4, 2026
A panel of administrative law judges has denied a motion filed by area landowners seeking more time in the Public Utility Commission of Texas decision-making process for a proposed high-voltage transmission line sought by Oncor Electric Delivery Co. and the Lower Colorado River Authority’s...
School buses will be required to utilize three-point safety harnesses for riders by the Sept. 1, 2029 deadline set by the Texas Legislature. Lampasas administrators say only 20 of the district’s fleet currently comply with the new regulations. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

School buses will be required to utilize three-point safety harnesses for riders by the Sept. 1, 2029 deadline set by the Texas Legislature. Lampasas administrators say only 20 of the district’s fleet currently comply with the new regulations. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas ISD takes first step toward bus fleet upgrade

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, June 4, 2026
After receiving voter approval in the May 3 bond election, Lampasas Independent School District is taking steps to acquire 15 new school buses.During Monday’s LISD Board of Trustees regular meeting, Chief Financial Officer Shane Jones provided school board members with news on possible bus...

Three meetings set this month to unveil I-14 route study

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, June 4, 2026
The Texas Department of Transportation Brownwood District will host three in-person meetings in June to gather public input on the future route of Interstate-14 from Copperas Cove to Lometa.Currently, TxDOT is conducting a feasibility study on the potential I-14 route.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026
FREE CONCERTS ON TAPThe Lampasas County Chamber Music Festival is offering two concerts this week. On Friday at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Lisa Clement will perform piano music by Bach, Chopin and Florian Christl, a young German composer.
Lampasas High School hosted its Little Badger Theatre camp last week. Pictured above are campers and counselors who participated in the five-day camp that concluded with a performance of “Winnie the Pooh.” COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas High School hosted its Little Badger Theatre camp last week. Pictured above are campers and counselors who participated in the five-day camp that concluded with a performance of “Winnie the Pooh.” COURTESY PHOTO

Once again, Little Badger Theatre Camp a success

News Staff
Monday, June 1, 2026

Adamsville VFD Auxiliary gears up for Cowboy Ball

Erick Mitchell
Monday, June 1, 2026
It’s time to put on the dancing boots and get ready for the Adamsville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary’s Cowboy Ball on June 13 at The Landing, at the Bar 17 Ranch.The event will include everything from fresh barbecue to live music and, of course, dancing.
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