ARRESTS
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The following arrests were reported to the Lampasas Dispatch Record by area law enforcement officials.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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DISTRICT COURT
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Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge Debbie Garrett presiding over the day’s hearings.Defendant William Garrett Goudeau of Kempner was sentenced to 10 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
GRAND JURY
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The Lampasas County grand jury convened Wednesday to continue the January 2026 term.Investigator Edward Hood, Investigator Wayne Hilgenberg and Investigator Jason Collins of the Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office presented information that resulted in the following indictments: Oliver Darnell York...
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Runoff elections to begin early voting next week
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Early voting in the Republican Party Primary and Democratic Party Primary runoff elections runs May 18-22 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Lampasas County Election Office, 407 S. Pecan St.On the Republican ballot are U.S. Senate candidates Ken Paxton and John Cornyn; Attorney General candidates Chip...
Thursday, May 14, 2026
National Honor Society students recognized This group of seniors will wear NHS honor collars at their graduation ceremony on May 15, 2026. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
Seniors earn recognition at Awards Day
Gail Lowe
Seniors in the Class of 2026 were honored April 22 at the Lampasas High School Awards Day program.The evening started with Principal Paul Weinheimer recognizing the class valedictorian, Cale Wheeler, and salutatorian, Jaxon Pratus.Wheeler plans to attend Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut,...
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Zaynee Holstein, 15, was last seen on May 6 at 9:30 p.m. COURTESY PHOTO
LCSO locates missing runaway teen
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UPDATE: On Friday morning, the LCSO notified the Dispatch Record that 15-year-old Zaymee Holstein had been located and returned home. The sheriff's office thanks the community for its assistance. The Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office is looking for help to locate 15-year-old Zaymee Holstein.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
County qualifies for disabled vet tax relief
Erick Mitchell
In 2025, Lampasas County earned a huge win at the Texas Capitol by becoming eligible for state reimbursement due to the local effects of the 100% disabled veterans tax exemption.
Monday, May 11, 2026
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Special education teacher Kristina Adolph has been chosen the Lampasas ISD Elementary Teacher of the Year.
Elementary, secondary Teachers of the Year named
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Kristina Adolph, a special education teacher at Kline Whitis Elementary School, was named Lampasas ISD’s Elementary Teacher of the Year.With her daughter, Shelby, set to graduate from Kline Whitis this year, the recognition is a little bit sweeter. “She got to see her mom win,” Adolph said.
Monday, May 11, 2026
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
Getting ready for America’s birthday
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As several patriotic holidays approach, a window painting at Home Place Floors celebrates the upcoming250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Also fast approaching are Memorial Day on May 25 and Flag Day on June 14. See related commentary, page 4.
Monday, May 11, 2026
DISPATCH RECORD All cities tracked by the Dispatch Record reported a gain in local sales taxes this month, compared to what they earned in May 2025.
Sales tax revenue surges in May
Gail Lowe
Statistics from the Texas Comptroller’s Office show all cities in Lampasas and the surrounding counties posted percentage gains in their sales tax rebates this month – with seven of the 11 entities reflecting a double-digit gain for May.May allocations are based on sales made in March by businesses...
Monday, May 11, 2026