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Lometa High School alum C.J. Faubion has his Lometa Police badge pinned by his son, Mavrick. Faubion is one of three new officers named to the force. CHERI JAY-WIENECKE | DISPATCH RECORD

Lometa High School alum C.J. Faubion has his Lometa Police badge pinned by his son, Mavrick. Faubion is one of three new officers named to the force. CHERI JAY-WIENECKE | DISPATCH RECORD

New police force on board now in Lometa

Cheri Jay-wienecke
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Lometa city streets will soon be patrolled by a staff of new police officers with a new chief at the helm.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, September 17, 2026
The following arrests were reported to the Lampasas Dispatch Record by area law enforcement officials.

County OKs cybersecurity deal with ASU

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Lampasas County is taking steps to enhance its telecommunications and cybersecurity.During Monday’s regular Commissioners Court meeting, members approved an interlocal agreement with the Angelo State University Regional Security Operations Center for cybersecurity services.

Sales tax receipts dip in September

Gail Lowe
Monday, September 14, 2026
After posting an 11% gain in sales tax revenue last month, the city of Lampasas saw receipts fall 9% this period.September allocations are based on local sales made in July by businesses that report their tax monthly to the state comptroller’s office.In August, only one city in the surrounding...
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

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Homecoming nominees named

News Staff
Monday, September 14, 2026
The Lampasas High School 2026 Homecoming Court queen nominees are, front row from left, Payton Crawford, Kenzie Stone, Vanessa Castruita, Evelyn Gaspar and Jenni Poston. Abra White is not pictured.
A number of downtown business sites sit vacant along East Third Street. Building owners are considering their options for attracting more visitors -- and potential customers -- to the area. DISPATCH RECORD

A number of downtown business sites sit vacant along East Third Street. Building owners are considering their options for attracting more visitors -- and potential customers -- to the area. DISPATCH RECORD

Comers and goers: what’s next for business on the square

Erick Mitchell
Monday, September 14, 2026
The Lampasas downtown square is in a period of transition for restaurants and retail shops. As longtime staples have closed their doors, remaining businesses have experienced less foot traffic.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, September 14, 2026
CONSTITUTION DAYDaughters of the American Revolution chapters have asked local churches to help the community celebrate Constitution Day and America’s 250th birthday by ringing their bells at 3 p.m. on Sept. 17.Those participating in Lampasas are St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, First Baptist Church,...

Hay Production Workshop set for Sept. 22

News Staff
Monday, September 14, 2026
AgriLife Extension will offer its 2026 Central Texas Hay Production Workshop on Sept. 22 at the Burnet County AgriLife office, 607 N. Vandeveer in Burnet.Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., with the program to start at 9 a.m. Pay $15 at the door for lunch.Topics include laws and regulations, pasture...

Pedestrian killed on U.S. 281 South

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, September 10, 2026
A 62-year-old Lampasas man was struck by a vehicle and killed Sept. 3 after crossing U.S. Highway 281 outside a marked crosswalk.Dennis Redden was taken by Hamilton EMS to AdventHealth Rollins Brook hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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