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An area to the west of Sulphur Creek (shaded pink on the drawing) could be developed and extend south from Fourth Street to Seventh Street with a variety of business and housing options offered, according to a presentation by architect Stuart Alderman. COURTESY RENDERING | STUART ALDERMAN

An area to the west of Sulphur Creek (shaded pink on the drawing) could be developed and extend south from Fourth Street to Seventh Street with a variety of business and housing options offered, according to a presentation by architect Stuart Alderman. COURTESY RENDERING | STUART ALDERMAN

Architect unveils bold vision for downtown area along creek

Erick Mitchell
Monday, March 30, 2026
Stuart Alderman, an Austin-area architect, provided a glimpse of how the Lampasas downtown district could blossom by utilizing mixed-use zoning.Alderman’s remarks came at Friday’s Forward Lampasas meeting at First Texas Bank.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, March 26, 2026
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A group of Aggie Moms surrounds Carol Wright as she holds the club’s certificate recognizing its 35th anniversary. Wright was one of the founding members in 1990. COURTESY PHOTO

A group of Aggie Moms surrounds Carol Wright as she holds the club’s certificate recognizing its 35th anniversary. Wright was one of the founding members in 1990. COURTESY PHOTO

Central Texas Aggie Moms recognized for 35 years here

News Staff
Thursday, March 26, 2026
The Central Texas Aggie Moms recently received a 35-year Certificate of Recognition in College Station at the Federation of Aggie Mothers Clubs Winter Meeting.The local club was started in 1990.One of the founding members was Carol Wright.
FILE PHOTO

FILE PHOTO

Diamondback Jubilee weekend is here

News Staff
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Hog sacking has proven to be a popular event at the Lometa Diamondback Jubilee. The festival kicks off with rodeo events tonight and Saturday. Other highlights are a chili cookoff, cornhole tournament, goat roping, food concessions, concerts both nights and, of course, rattlesnakes.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, March 26, 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.

DISTRICT COURT

News Staff
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Lampasas County 27th District Court convened a couple of times over the last week, with Judge Debbie Garrett presiding over the criminal hearings.On March 23, a charge of evading arrest/detention with a vehicle was dismissed for Dennis Martinez of Lampasas.

Lometa ISD to add press box to athletic facilities

Mason Hines
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Lometa Independent School District’s Board of Trustees met Tuesday for a special planning meeting on the district’s new athletic complex.Board members approved a bid for construction of a press box to accompany the track and football field that were completed in 2023.
Commissioners Jamie Smart, left, and Bobby Carroll listen to residents’ input on battery energy storage systems or BESS projects in the county. Smart recommended seeking legal advice on how the county might prevent or regulate these developments. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Commissioners Jamie Smart, left, and Bobby Carroll listen to residents’ input on battery energy storage systems or BESS projects in the county. Smart recommended seeking legal advice on how the county might prevent or regulate these developments. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

County residents voice displeasure over potential data centers in area

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, March 26, 2026
The Lampasas County Commissioners Court has committed to drafting a resolution opposing data centers and renewable energy projects like battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the county.The decision came after residents expressed concerns in Monday’s regular meeting.
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