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With the Lometa Volunteer Fire Department no longer leasing a portion of City Hall for a fire station, the department is in the process of removing its equipment from city-owned trucks. Equipment that belongs to the city, as shown in this photo, remains on city trucks. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

With the Lometa Volunteer Fire Department no longer leasing a portion of City Hall for a fire station, the department is in the process of removing its equipment from city-owned trucks. Equipment that belongs to the city, as shown in this photo, remains on city trucks. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lometa VFD chief defends fire department

Erick Mitchell
Monday, March 9, 2026
The Lometa Volunteer Fire Department made clear that it is still responding to calls within Lometa city limits, based on the department’s run sheets submitted to the State Fire Marshal’s Office.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, March 9, 2026
VET CLINIC FOR PETSThe Lampasas Senior Site Council will host a hot dog dinner for families who attend the Low-Cost Vet Clinic on Thursday from 5-7 p.m. at the Senior Center, 901 S. Live Oak St. For a $5 donation, a person can receive a hot dog, chips and drink.
Kline Whitis Elementary School Principal Leanne Bobo gives a campus update to the Lampasas ISD Board of Trustees in the regular meeting held March 2. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Kline Whitis Elementary School Principal Leanne Bobo gives a campus update to the Lampasas ISD Board of Trustees in the regular meeting held March 2. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

KWE principal provides campus report

Erick Mitchell
Monday, March 9, 2026
Kline Whitis Elementary School Principal Leanne Bobo provided a brief campus update to the Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees at its March 2 meeting.
David Millican

David Millican

Millican takes GOP nod for county judge

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, March 5, 2026
A total of 5,316 Lampasas County residents -- 30.93% of the county’s 17,188 registered voters -- participated in Tuesday’s 2026 Republican Party and Democratic Party Primary elections.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2026
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIMEThe move to daylight saving time will begin Sunday at 2 a.m. Residents are encouraged to move their clocks ahead one hour prior to this change.Daylight saving time will remain in effect until November, when Texas once again returns to Central Standard Time.
It was all smiles for the winners such as Molly Faught at the Wild West Casino Night on Saturday. After dinner was served, gaming opportunities were available as well as an auction. The annual event serves as a fundraiser for the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce & Visitor’s Center and Vision Lampasas. COURTESY PHOTO

It was all smiles for the winners such as Molly Faught at the Wild West Casino Night on Saturday. After dinner was served, gaming opportunities were available as well as an auction. The annual event serves as a fundraiser for the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce & Visitor’s Center and Vision Lampasas. COURTESY PHOTO

Enjoying the games at Casino Night

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2026
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