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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Thursday, March 5, 2026
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ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Medical facility holds ribbon-cutting event

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2026
U.S. Dermatology Partners has celebrated its new location in Lampasas with a recent ribboncutting event. The office at 207 West Avenue E is headed by physician assistant Keven Faust and provides comprehensive services for patients of all ages to address a wide range of skin conditions.

Community Bridge to meet March 9

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2026
All bridge players are welcome to join the monthly gathering of Community Bridge. The group plays the second Monday of each month in the Fellowship Hall at First Presbyterian Church, 403 S. Chestnut St. in Lampasas.The next play date will be Monday.

FRIDAY, MARCH 6

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Thursday, March 5, 2026
BINGO, 10 a.m. Lampasas Multi-Service Center, 901 S. Live Oak.ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, 7 p.m. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Fourth Street and Chestnut.CLASSICS AT THE CLASSIC, 4 p.m. Storm’s Drive-in back parking lot, 201 N. Key Ave. Bring your classic vehicles and lawn chairs.

DISTRICT COURT

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Thursday, March 5, 2026
Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge Debbie Garrett presiding over the day’s hearings.Defendant Jamilyn Hofsteter of Dublin, Texas, was sentenced to seven years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, with 76 days’ credit, for possession of a controlled substance...

CORRECTION

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Thursday, March 5, 2026
An item in the District Court listing that ran Feb. 27 contained incorrect information about one case.Defendant Meliton Zavala Medrano of Lometa faces a charge of injury to a child/elderly/disabled person with intent to cause bodily injury.
Paul Holland with the Hill Country Soil & Water Conservation District says the hog traps are easy to set up and simple to operate. Landowners simply need to supply bait corn to lure wild pigs into the trap. The trap system may be leased for up to 60 days. COURTESY PHOTO

Paul Holland with the Hill Country Soil & Water Conservation District says the hog traps are easy to set up and simple to operate. Landowners simply need to supply bait corn to lure wild pigs into the trap. The trap system may be leased for up to 60 days. COURTESY PHOTO

Wild pig traps available for lease to ranchers

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Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Hill Country Soil & Water Conservation District has announced an increase to the number of days available for leasing its wild pig traps.Now, landowners and land users in Lampasas and Burnet counties can lease a Pig Brig Trap system for periods of 60 days at the same, original fee of $250.The...

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2026
The following arrests were reported to the Lampasas Dispatch Record by area law enforcement officials.
Mayor Derek Talley led Lometa City Council members on a visit to the nearby fire station Monday night, where he showed them that equipment had been removed from the response trucks. Talley said that with the exception of grass fire emergencies, all medical and fire calls within the Lometa city limits are going unanswered by the volunteer fire department. COURTESY PHOTO

Mayor Derek Talley led Lometa City Council members on a visit to the nearby fire station Monday night, where he showed them that equipment had been removed from the response trucks. Talley said that with the exception of grass fire emergencies, all medical and fire calls within the Lometa city limits are going unanswered by the volunteer fire department. COURTESY PHOTO

Mayor Derek Talley

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Thursday, March 5, 2026
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