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Community choir to present Good Friday Cantata

News Staff
Thursday, March 19, 2026
The Lampasas Community Choir will present a cantata entitled “Just Imagine ...” on Good Friday.The cantata will be performed at First Presbyterian Church on April 3 at noon and again at 6 p.m. Admission is free, and this event is open to the public.

Pearl church to hold fundraiser

News Staff
Thursday, March 19, 2026
The Pearl Country Church is sponsoring a fish fry fundraiser March 28 on the south side of the Evant square from noon until 3 p.m. to benefit the Make A Wish Foundation.Sorry Boys BBQ will serve as official cooks. Fish and all the fixings will be available by donation only.

More players added at Community Bridge

News Staff
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Community Bridge welcomed two newcomers, Robert Main and Sam Golden, on March 9. Seven tables of bridge players participated.Debra Hull of Copperas Cove came in first, Margaret Oberender placed second, and Martha Barrett was third.There were no slams bid and made.

DISTRICT COURT

News Staff
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge Debbie Garrett presiding over the day’s hearings.Defendant Victor Luna Villanueva of Copperas Cove pleaded guilty to a charge of violate a bond/protective order-assault/stalking.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, March 19, 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.

Statewide school choice initiative kicks off

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, March 19, 2026
More than 100 students zoned for the Lampasas Independent School District have submitted applications for the Texas Education Freedom Accounts program for the 2026-27 school year.The TEFA program is a new statewide school choice initiative, established by Texas lawmakers via Senate Bill 2 in 2025.
The 2026 November midterm election will have the focus of many Texans, as a key U.S. Senate seat is up for grabs. Democratic Party nominee State Rep. James Talarico awaits either Sen. John Cornyn or Attorney General Ken Paxton as his Republican opponent. Also, Democrats will be eyeing their possible first win in a statewide election since 1994. METRO CREATIVE GRAPHICS

The 2026 November midterm election will have the focus of many Texans, as a key U.S. Senate seat is up for grabs. Democratic Party nominee State Rep. James Talarico awaits either Sen. John Cornyn or Attorney General Ken Paxton as his Republican opponent. Also, Democrats will be eyeing their possible first win in a statewide election since 1994. METRO CREATIVE GRAPHICS

Local political party chairs reflect on primary election, runoff race to come

Erick Mitchell
Monday, March 16, 2026
The 2026 November midterm election may be months away, but local political party leaders are still soaking in the results from the March primaries held two weeks ago.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Playground shade installed at city park

News Staff
Monday, March 16, 2026
Contract workers help smooth in concrete supplied by Lampasas Trucking & Ready-Mix to solidify pole structures that will serve as a base for a shade covering over playground equipment at W.M. Brook Park.

Sales tax receipts show another drop

Gail Lowe
Monday, March 16, 2026
The sales tax allocations to Lampasas County entities were down across the board in March – a repeat of the results in February when Lampasas, Lometa, Kempner and Lampasas County also saw sales tax revenues fall.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, March 16, 2026
BURN BAN LIFTEDCounty Judge Randy Hoyer has lifted the countywide burn ban until 5 p.m. March 23.Property owners who plan to burn are encouraged to exercise caution and to notify the sheriff’s office ahead of time at 512-556-8255.
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