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BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, June 15, 2026
WATER QUALITY TOWN HALL The city of Lampasas will hold a town hall meeting on water quality and capacity Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the former middle school cafeteria, 103 N. Western Ave.
FILE PHOTO Those who wish to reserve a space at Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park for use on a specific date will need to make a reservation at City Hall and pay a rental fee. Other use of the park facilities is allowed without a fee.

FILE PHOTO Those who wish to reserve a space at Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park for use on a specific date will need to make a reservation at City Hall and pay a rental fee. Other use of the park facilities is allowed without a fee.

Kempner adopts fees to reserve facilities at municipal park

Erick Mitchell
Monday, June 15, 2026
With demand growing to utilize Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park, Kempner City Council members approved a new fee structure for those who wish to reserve spaces in the park. The action came during Tuesday’s regular council meeting.
Chief Appraisal Juan Saucedo, at right, presents the preliminary 2027 Lampasas Central Appraisal District budget to the Kempner City Council at its meeting last week. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Chief Appraisal Juan Saucedo, at right, presents the preliminary 2027 Lampasas Central Appraisal District budget to the Kempner City Council at its meeting last week. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

LCAD budget presentation draws questions from Kempner council, county commissioners

Erick Mitchell
Monday, June 15, 2026
When it comes to the Lampasas Central Appraisal District’s 9.38% increase in its 2027 proposed budget, the Kempner City Council and Lampasas County Commissioners Court had differing thoughts.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
We would like to help get your group’s event(s) listed in the Dispatch Record Calendar. The listing of community events and meetings is free.Calendar items must be in writing. Email to news@lampasas. com, or mail to: Calendar Lampasas Dispatch Record P.O.
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Wittenburg recognized for lobbying work

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
The Lampasas County Commissioners Court and County Judge Randy Hoyer present Michelle Wittenburg of Wittenburg & Associates, LLC, with a plaque of appreciation for her assistance during the recent session of the Texas Legislature to help secure state reimbursement for the county for a portion of...
The calm of the water was only interrupted when a fish would bite. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

The calm of the water was only interrupted when a fish would bite. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

On the Hunt:

Hunter King
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Last week, I spent five straight days at a lake house on Lake LBJ with family, and we fished from sun-up through sundown.This was our third consecutive summer to take a trip together, and I can honestly say it’s at least as good a vacation as I have been on in my life.

Clarification

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Lampasas Central Appraisal District officials have been making presentations to each of the taxing entities in Lampasas County to offer information on the 2027 proposed budget for LCAD.A public hearing on the budget is slated for June 25 at 5:30 p.m. in the appraisal district board room.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
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.

Deadline to order peaches nears

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
The Kiwanis Club of Lampasas is offering a22-pound box of Texas peaches for $60. Funds raised from this annual project help support local scholarships for students. Order deadline is June 19.
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