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DISTRICT COURT

News Staff
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge Debbie Garrett presiding over the day’s hearings.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, July 3, 2025
The following arrests were reported to the Lampasas Dispatch Record by area law enforcement officials. The Dispatch Record prints the name and charge(s) of people arrested on at least one Class B misdemeanor – or more serious – charge.

Utility officials address water discoloration

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Water discoloration was one of many topics addressed in a list of online-posted responses by Lampasas Public Utilities after resident inquiries were made at a June 19 town hall.Residents have echoed concerns on Facebook about water they feel is not safe to consume or use due to a brownish tint.
Mickey and Jani Edwards will be front and center at this year’s Spring Ho Grand Parade and plan to participate in as many other festival activities as they can. Although now retired from the Lampasas school district, both remain active in leadership roles and enjoy serving the community as a team. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Mickey and Jani Edwards will be front and center at this year’s Spring Ho Grand Parade and plan to participate in as many other festival activities as they can. Although now retired from the Lampasas school district, both remain active in leadership roles and enjoy serving the community as a team. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Longtime educators named parade marshals

Hunter King
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Both Mickey and Jani Edwards have been in Lampasas for decades, and they both spent a long time as educators within the Lampasas ISD.Now, the two of them have been named the Spring Ho marshals for this year’s grand parade.

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‘the Hop’ Seeks Feedback
Thursday, July 3, 2025
‘THE HOP’ SEEKS FEEDBACKThe Hill Country Transit District, which operates the regional transportation known as The Hop, is requesting feedback on proposed service changes one of which is a $4 bus fare for transportation between Lampasas and Copperas Cove.Visit takethehop.com and complete the survey.
COURTESY PHOTO | LAUREN CRAWFORD PHOTOGRPAHY

COURTESY PHOTO | LAUREN CRAWFORD PHOTOGRPAHY

All roads lead to Spring Ho

News Staff
Thursday, July 3, 2025
With Lampasas’ signature festival to begin on Monday, Spring Ho Committee members pause before the weeklong flurry of activity begins. Theme this year is “Country Roads Take Me Home.
ADAM BARRIOS | DISPATCH RECORD

ADAM BARRIOS | DISPATCH RECORD

Burning rubber for an audience

News Staff
Monday, June 30, 2025
Motor vehicle enthusiasts were treated to a burnout compeition during Saturday’s 39th annual Sulphur Creek Car Cruise hosted by Advanced Window Tint. More photos from the event will be published in an upcoming edition.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, June 30, 2025
KEY AVENUE PAVEMENT REPAIRS TxDOT’s contractor will return to Key Avenue this week to finish repairs. Work will be performed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Various onelane closures are expected.PLANT SALEThe L-M Garden and Civic Club will hold its Summer Plant and Bake Sale on Saturday, starting at 8 a.m.
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