Lampasas County

County Judge Randy Hoyer and Commissioner Jamie Smart listen to discussion on the county's burn ban.

County Judge Randy Hoyer and Commissioner Jamie Smart listen to discussion on the county's burn ban.

Commissioners court removes fireworks from county burn ban

Hunter King
Thursday, October 27, 2022
The Lampasas County Commissioners Court met Monday and voted 3-1 to remove fireworks from the county’s burn ban. The change means that if a ban is in effect, fireworks and fireworks shows would be permissible in Lampasas County.

Burn ban lifted through Thursday

Gail Lowe
Monday, October 17, 2022
Lampasas County Judge Randy Hoyer on Monday lifted the county’s burn ban through 6 p.m. Oct. 20. The Lampasas County Commissioners Court may consider whether to reissue an order banning outdoor burning when it convenes on Oct. 24.
Beto O'Rourke was greeted with supporters and critics during a town hall meeting Thursday. He spoke briefly and then answered questions from the audience. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Beto O'Rourke was greeted with supporters and critics during a town hall meeting Thursday. He spoke briefly and then answered questions from the audience. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Beto visits Lampasas

Monique Brand
Monday, August 22, 2022
Beto O’Rourke, Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Texas, was in Lampasas Thursday as part of his 49-day “Drive for Texas” campaign. The event took place at the former middle school cafeteria on Western Street, with both Democrat and Republican voters in attendance, approximately 285 in total.
Public works employees were seen working on West Avenue C in Lampasas Tuesday morning. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Public works employees were seen working on West Avenue C in Lampasas Tuesday morning. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Road closure on West Avenue C

News Staff
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
The City of Lampasas Public Works Department announced one city street closure Tuesday morning. Through the city's news flash, the department is asking drivers to avoid West Ave C today as the "road will be closed to allow for repairs.
Metro Creative Graphics Photo

Metro Creative Graphics Photo

County to lift burn ban through Wednesday

News Staff
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Lampasas County Judge Randy Hoyer is temporarily lifting the current burn ban, effective immediately.  The burn ban was put in place back in April, due to drought concerns, as wildfires had begun spreading in different areas of Texas.
A Lampasas resident is arrested for not obliging the occupying force during the Operation Longhorn exercises

A Lampasas resident is arrested for not obliging the occupying force during the Operation Longhorn exercises

Operation Longhorn Round Table to be held Saturday

News Staff
Thursday, June 2, 2022
There will be an Operation Longhorn Round Table  from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, at the Lampasas County museum. Operation Longhorn was an 18-day military training exercise in the 1950s.  This exercise featured over 100,000 troops sent to “restore order” in town.

Free Fishing Day Arrives in Texas June 4

News Staff
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Anglers across Texas are marking their calendars and packing their tackle boxes for Free Fishing Day June 4. Each year on the first Saturday in June, Texans can fish on any public waterbody in the state without a fishing license.
Courtesy photo

Courtesy photo

CTC to open College for Kids classes in Lampasas

News Staff
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Central Texas College (CTC) will host a series of classes aimed at youngsters age five and older through its College for Kids program. CTC has expanded its course schedule from last summer and has also teamed with the Lampasas County Higher Education Center (LCHEC) to offer more classes.
Allen West will be in town this weekend.

Allen West will be in town this weekend.

Allen West to visit Lampasas Sunday

News Staff
Monday, February 21, 2022
Editor's Note: This story has been updated as West confirmed to postpone the event from Thursday to Sunday Feb. 27.   Allen West, a former Florida congressman and Army lieutenant colonel will visit Lampasas Sunday afternoon to meet with area voters.
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