Cameron officer lost in line of duty has Lampasas ties

A Cameron Police Officer killed in the line of duty leaves behind a wife native to Lampasas. Cameron Police Sgt. Joshua Clouse was shot on Wednesday while responded to a reported shooting in Cameron at later succumbed to his wounds.

Four LHS students sign to defend freedom

Four Lampasas High School seniors were celebrated recently for their decision to serve in the United States Armed Forces. The students who penned their signature during a signing ceremony were Jace Mickey, Isabel Pronovost, Abigail Dromgoole and Jaid Goodman.

Art students channel deep emotions, win state accolades

ALampasas High School senior and a sophomore placed at the state Visual Arts Scholastic Event held April 28-29. Sophomore Daphne Davenport’s inspiration for her piece entitled “Lantern of Will” was the emotion of hope and determination to overcome.

Senior trainers recognized for their work

Lampasas head athletic trainer Jan Brister has named three graduating seniors as student trainers of the year. Greenlee Chism, Emily Tower and Kewe Sanford have been committed to student training for several years, and they will be missed after their departure, Brister said.

TCEQ grants preliminary hearing over Pitt Creek MUD

A date for the preliminary hearing over the establishment of Lampasas County Municipal Utilities District #1 has been set by the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality. The preliminary hearing to take place May 23 at 10 a.m.

Reported burglary leads to shooting death in Jarrell

A reported burglary-in-progress led to a shooting fatality in Jarrell on Thursday.

LPD: Vehicle burglaries may be connected

Lampasas Police Department encourages residents to practice Hide, Lock, Take after two vehicle burglaries last week that might be connected. Lampasas Police reported two vehicle burglaries on May 8, one in the 700 block of West Avenue C at 12:41 p.m.

Clary honored for volunteer work

Harrell Clary was recognized last Tuesday at the annual FFA banquet as the recipient of the Lampasas FFA Honorary Chapter Degree. Members thanked Clary for his involvement with the their greenhouse program and for the hours he helped in preparing the Plant and Range teams for state competition.

May sales tax rebates reflect mixed results

Last week’s release of sales tax figures by the state comptroller’s office offered mixed results for entities in the Central Texas area. About one-third of the cities tracked by the Dispatch Record saw their monthly tax allocation fall this period, compared to what they received in May 2022.