ARRESTS
News Staff
The following arrests were reported to the Lampasas Dispatch Record by area law enforcement officials.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
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COURTESY PHOTO | GREG EDDINGS AND MAX EDDINGS
Responding agencies prevent fire from reaching structures
News Staff
A fire Tuesday burned approximately 80 acres on the Eddings ranch along U.S. Highway 281 north of Lometa, but no structures were damaged.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Grass fire thought to be cause of CR 3220 blaze
Erick Mitchell
The Kempner Volunteer Fire Department and assisting agencies were able to steer a grass fire away from a residence along County Road 3220 last week.Kempner VFD Capt. Chris Long told the Dispatch Record the agency received a call at 12:39 p.m. Aug. 4 about a grass fire 100 yards away from a home at...
Thursday, August 13, 2026
LISD settles on proposed tax rate
Erick Mitchell
The Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees met Friday to set the date for a public hearing on the district’s budget and proposed tax rate for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.Trustees Jeff Rutland and Randy Morris were absent from the short session.The public hearing will occur Aug. 31 at...
Monday, August 10, 2026
Lampasas residents who live near the Diamond Ridge subdivision and others were out in full force Thursday for the Planning and Zoning Commission’s public hearing on a rezoning request for property along Naruna Road. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
P&Z Commission denies duplex plans
Erick Mitchell
Following public outcry, the city of Lampasas’ Planning and Zoning Commission voted to deny a single-family attached rezoning request for property along Naruna Road.
Monday, August 10, 2026
BRIEFLY
News Staff
ICE CREAM SOCIALLampasas Senior Center will hold an Ice Cream Social Fundraiser on Aug. 27 at 12:30 p.m. Those who make a donation will get a sweet treat.
Monday, August 10, 2026
Energy drinks banned on Lampasas campuses
Erick Mitchell
Lampasas ISD has banned energy drinks and caffeine pouches at all five of its campuses for the upcoming school year, which begins on Thursday.An announcement was made on Lampasas High School’s Facebook page Aug. 3 after school board members approved the change in last week’s regular meeting.LISD...
Monday, August 10, 2026
Dan Wegmiller of Specialized Public Finance. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
LISD authorizes bond sale
Erick Mitchell
The Lampasas ISD Board of Trustees authorized the sale of its entire $115.55 million voter-approved bond package during Monday’s regular meeting.The sale comes after voters OK’d the amount in May for a new middle school campus, a fresh fleet of buses and security upgrades at the district’s three...
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Lampasas-area residents have expressed interest in bringing a splash pad to the city to offer a free cooling zone/play area. This photo from a facility in Leander shows some types of water features that could be built. Neighboring communities Copperas Cove and San Saba also have splash pad features in municipal park areas. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
Hundreds sign petition for splash pad
Erick Mitchell
A petition started on Change.org for a splash pad inside the city of Lampasas is gaining momentum.In less than two weeks, the online petition started by Lampasas resident Ashley McCoy has garnered more than 650 signatures.McCoy said she has been surprised by the feedback from other residents.“I...
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Lometa Mayor Derek Talley, left, administers the oath to council member Alex Witherspoon who will serve as mayor pro tem, while newly appointed council member Christine Eltgroth looks on during Monday night’s meeting.
Lometa council member sworn in
Cheri Jay-wienecke
The city of Lometa added a new face to its governing body Monday night.
Thursday, August 6, 2026