Lampasas

Sheriff Jess Ramos said his department needs more manpower for its new law enforcement center. | Photo by Monique Brand

Sheriff Jess Ramos said his department needs more manpower for its new law enforcement center. | Photo by Monique Brand

Lampasas County Sheriff seeks more detention officers

Monique Brand
Monday, March 22, 2021
During his Lampasas County Commissioners Court update Monday about the new county law enforcement center, Sheriff Jess Ramos said his department needs more manpower. Ramos said with more space at the new jail, more detention officers are needed.
The City of Lampasas has comprised a comprehensive plan that address growth, a need for more jobs and rooftops. | Photo by Monique Brand

The City of Lampasas has comprised a comprehensive plan that address growth, a need for more jobs and rooftops. | Photo by Monique Brand

Lampasas Comprehensive Plan addresses growth, needed upgrades

Monique Brand
Friday, March 19, 2021
Lampasas has grown over the last 10 years, and city staff members are putting together a plan to answer the growth while also addressing upgrades needed throughout the city.
The Fields family shared this photo with the Dispatch Record for this story. | Courtesy photo

The Fields family shared this photo with the Dispatch Record for this story. | Courtesy photo

Community helps family displaced by Monday house fire

Monique Brand
Thursday, March 18, 2021
The early-morning hours of March 15 will forever affect the Fields family.  Around 1:56 a.m., husband and father of two Brandon Fields was awakened by a power outage. With his wife Tara, they investigated the home.
A fire early Monday morning severely damaged a house on Snell Drive. The blaze displaced four people and killed three pets. | Photo by Monique Brand

A fire early Monday morning severely damaged a house on Snell Drive. The blaze displaced four people and killed three pets. | Photo by Monique Brand

Fire destroys house on Snell Drive

News Staff
Monday, March 15, 2021
A house fire Monday morning on Snell Drive displaced four people and killed three family pets — two dogs and one cat, officials said. Among the people displaced were two children. The family is staying with other family members, Fire Marshal Ronnie Withers said.

LISD continues its mask mandate

Monique Brand
Thursday, March 11, 2021
  Lampasas Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe announced that face masks will continue to be required for both students and staff. Last week, LISD sent out surveys to all 670 staffers asking for their opinion on removing face masks in schools.
The Lampasas City Council is moving forward with plans to upgrade the historic Hostess House building

The Lampasas City Council is moving forward with plans to upgrade the historic Hostess House building

Lampasas City Council OKs hire of architect firm for Hostess House redesign

Monique Brand
Thursday, March 11, 2021
The Lampasas City Council is moving forward with plans to revive the historic Hostess House.  During its regular meeting Monday night, the council voted unanimously to hire Austin-based Reliance Architecture to draw up plans for upgrades to the limestone building.
Fire Chief Jeff Smith gave Lampasas City Council an update Monday on COVID-19 cases within the state and the county.

Fire Chief Jeff Smith gave Lampasas City Council an update Monday on COVID-19 cases within the state and the county.

Lampasas Fire Chief updates council on COVID-19

Monique Brand
Thursday, March 11, 2021
  During the Lampasas City Council workshop session Monday, Lampasas Fire Chief Jeff Smith reported a decrease in cases of the coronavirus. Smith also serves as the city’s emergency management coordinator.  “I continue to have good news as it relates to COVID-19,” Smith said.
The county's law enforcement center can house up to 112 inmates. | Photo by Monique Brand 

The county's law enforcement center can house up to 112 inmates. | Photo by Monique Brand 

Law enforcement center holds grand opening

News Staff
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
By Monique Brand Lampasas Dispatch-Record About 250 people gathered at the Lampasas County Law Enforcement Center Wednesday afternoon for its grand opening. Guests included elected officials, county jail staff and members of surrounding police departments.
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