Commissioners Court holds final regular meeting of 2025

Ten minutes was all the Lampasas County Commissioners Court needed to handle business in Monday’s regular meeting.The court approved several requests, including an interlocal agreement with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and a private road request.County Judge Randy Hoyer told...

Firemen lend a helping hand

Each year, the Lampasas Volunteer Fire Department, with a key assist from the Lampasas Fire Department, coordinates a Christmas toy drive for the community. This Yule season, 126 families received gift bags.

Lampasas remains busy at the crossroads

Unveiled in January of this year, Vision Lampasas’ mural “All roads lead to Lampasas” was a fitting theme for 2025.

U.S. drivers on average see cheapest December fuel prices since 2020

AAA projects 122.4 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home over the 13-day year-end holiday period beginning Dec. 20 and ending Jan. 1.

ARRESTS

The following arrests were reported to the Lampasas Dispatch Record by area law enforcement officials.

State park near Naruna boasts scenic views waiting to be discovered

Post Oak Ridge State Park, about 15 miles from the Lampasas city limits, hopes to have day passes available by the fall of 2026.

TPWD warns of avian flu as waterfowl migrate

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department urges caution as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is circulating among wild birds across the state as waterbirds and waterfowl migrate and congregate on their wintering grounds.Detected in all 50 states across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, HPAI is a highly...

Ag commissioner says mealybug spotted in 20 Texas counties

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has issued a warning about a new, highly damaging pest that can be devastating to pastures and hayfields.The pasture mealybug ( Helicococcus summervillei), which has not previously been reported in North America, has been identified now in 20 Texas counties.