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ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas Democrats hold candidate forum

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Democratic Party candidates for the District 31 congressional seat Justin Early, left, and Stuart Whitlow addressed voters during a forum Monday hosted by the Lampasas County Democratic Party at the former middle school cafeteria. Early voting has begun, and the primary election date is March 3.

American Red Cross blood drive set for March 10

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026
The next American Red Cross Community Blood Drive will be March 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at First Street Church’s Family Life Center, 201 W. First St.Appointments may be made online or through the Red Cross app.

Bloodmobile to be outside courthouse

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026
The Wellness Refinery is sponsoring a Baylor Scott & White blood drive Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. outside the Lampasas County Courthouse at 501 East Fourth St.Photo ID is required to donate.
FILE PHOTO

FILE PHOTO

Session slated on pond management

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will hold a Pond Management session March 3 at 1 p.m. in the county annex conference room, 409 S. Pecan St. in Lampasas. Cost is $20. Topics will include fish management practices -- such as for catfish shown here -- and aquatic vegetation management.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026
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From left, Willow Gardner (first place), Violet Gude (second place) and Ryker Scott (third place) were the top competitors in last week’s derby. At right, Jordyn Burnett garnered the turtle award for having the slowest car in the race. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

From left, Willow Gardner (first place), Violet Gude (second place) and Ryker Scott (third place) were the top competitors in last week’s derby. At right, Jordyn Burnett garnered the turtle award for having the slowest car in the race. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Taylor Creek hosts 1st annual pinewood derby

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Most cities in area see drop in sales tax revenues

Most cities in area see drop in sales tax revenues

Most cities in area see drop in sales tax revenues

Gail Lowe
Thursday, February 19, 2026
The February sales tax statistics were not pretty this month, as most entities in the Central Texas area recorded percentage declines compared to their February 2025 numbers.After posting a 1% dip last month, the city of Lampasas saw its February rebate decrease 3% from the same period last year.

arrests

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