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More players added at Community Bridge

News Staff
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Community Bridge welcomed two newcomers, Robert Main and Sam Golden, on March 9. Seven tables of bridge players participated.Debra Hull of Copperas Cove came in first, Margaret Oberender placed second, and Martha Barrett was third.There were no slams bid and made.

DISTRICT COURT

News Staff
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge Debbie Garrett presiding over the day’s hearings.Defendant Victor Luna Villanueva of Copperas Cove pleaded guilty to a charge of violate a bond/protective order-assault/stalking.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, March 19, 2026
The following arrests were reported to the Lampasas Dispatch Record by area law enforcement officials.

Statewide school choice initiative kicks off

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, March 19, 2026
More than 100 students zoned for the Lampasas Independent School District have submitted applications for the Texas Education Freedom Accounts program for the 2026-27 school year.The TEFA program is a new statewide school choice initiative, established by Texas lawmakers via Senate Bill 2 in 2025.
The 2026 November midterm election will have the focus of many Texans, as a key U.S. Senate seat is up for grabs. Democratic Party nominee State Rep. James Talarico awaits either Sen. John Cornyn or Attorney General Ken Paxton as his Republican opponent. Also, Democrats will be eyeing their possible first win in a statewide election since 1994. METRO CREATIVE GRAPHICS

The 2026 November midterm election will have the focus of many Texans, as a key U.S. Senate seat is up for grabs. Democratic Party nominee State Rep. James Talarico awaits either Sen. John Cornyn or Attorney General Ken Paxton as his Republican opponent. Also, Democrats will be eyeing their possible first win in a statewide election since 1994. METRO CREATIVE GRAPHICS

Local political party chairs reflect on primary election, runoff race to come

Erick Mitchell
Monday, March 16, 2026
The 2026 November midterm election may be months away, but local political party leaders are still soaking in the results from the March primaries held two weeks ago.Lampasas County Republican Party Chair Wendy Daugherty and Lampasas County Democratic Party Chair Cyndy Burleson provided their...
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Playground shade installed at city park

News Staff
Monday, March 16, 2026
Contract workers help smooth in concrete supplied by Lampasas Trucking & Ready-Mix to solidify pole structures that will serve as a base for a shade covering over playground equipment at W.M. Brook Park.

Sales tax receipts show another drop

Gail Lowe
Monday, March 16, 2026
The sales tax allocations to Lampasas County entities were down across the board in March – a repeat of the results in February when Lampasas, Lometa, Kempner and Lampasas County also saw sales tax revenues fall.March payments are based on local sales made in January by businesses that report...

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, March 16, 2026
BURN BAN LIFTEDCounty Judge Randy Hoyer has lifted the countywide burn ban until 5 p.m. March 23.Property owners who plan to burn are encouraged to exercise caution and to notify the sheriff’s office ahead of time at 512-556-8255.JURY TRIAL CANCELEDDistrict Clerk Edith Wagner Harrison has announced...
The Boston Evening Transcript, Nov. 25, 1864. COURTESY PHOTO

The Boston Evening Transcript, Nov. 25, 1864. COURTESY PHOTO

Wartime tragedies take heavy toll on families

Jeff Jackson
Monday, March 16, 2026
EDITOR’S NOTE: Lampasas historian Jeff Jackson has researched a number of local topics. The following is part of his research on a Civil War-era Lampasas County family. Part 1 on the Jones brothers ran March 13.Aparent does not ever want to outlive his or her children.

Commissioners hear about HVAC woes in annex

Erick Mitchell Dispatch Record
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Two housekeeping items relating to improvements in the Lampasas County Office Building were the focus of Monday’s Lampasas County Commissioners Court meeting.County Judge Randy Hoyer noted problems with the recently installed heating and cooling systems in the annex buildings, while District Clerk...
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