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Police are looking for two suspects who broke into four local businesses. LAMPASAS POLICE DEPARTMENT FACEBOOK

Police are looking for two suspects who broke into four local businesses. LAMPASAS POLICE DEPARTMENT FACEBOOK

Burglary suspects still at large

Monique Brand
Thursday, February 17, 2022
The Lampasas Police Department is still looking for suspects involved in a string of burglaries that occurred Feb. 7.
Drivers make their way to and from the Lampasas city limits Wednesday morning on U.S. Highway 190. One recent study reported that the Texas highway is among the three most dangerous roads in the country. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Drivers make their way to and from the Lampasas city limits Wednesday morning on U.S. Highway 190. One recent study reported that the Texas highway is among the three most dangerous roads in the country. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Highway can be dangerous place

Monique Brand
Thursday, February 17, 2022
A fatal collision on Feb. 8 marked the eighth vehicle crash to occur this month on Lampasas County’s portion of U.S. Highway 190. That figure is close to the total number of accidents reported for the entire month of February in 2021 – 12. In a June 2021 ValuePenguin study, U.S.
MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Local park projects dominate Lampasas council discussion

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, February 17, 2022
In a meeting Monday night, the Lampasas City Council approved infield drainage upgrades at Turner Field Complex but took no action on a rainwater collection project at Campbell Park. The council unanimously approved the engagement of Texas Multi-Chem Ltd.
All entities in Lampasas County and the surrounding area saw their sales tax rebates rise in February. DISPATCH RECORD GRAPHIC

All entities in Lampasas County and the surrounding area saw their sales tax rebates rise in February. DISPATCH RECORD GRAPHIC

Sales tax receipts climb, statistics show

Gail Lowe
Thursday, February 17, 2022
The Texas Comptroller’s Office has released statistics about the February sales tax allocations to local jurisdictions, showing that their payments continue to grow.

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News Staff
Thursday, February 17, 2022
BURN BAN The Lampasas County Commissioners Court has issued an order restricting outdoor burning, due to ongoing drought conditions. The order extends through April 10. Outdoor grilling, burning of trash and controlled burns are exceptions to the ban. See the county’s website at www. co.lampasas.

Voting commences for primary elections

Gail Lowe
Monday, February 14, 2022
The early-voting period opened Monday for the Democratic Party Primary Election and the Republican Party Primary Election. Balloting for both political parties takes place weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Feb. 25 at the Lampasas County Elections Administrator’s Office, located at 407 S.
In this 2021 file photo, city of Lampasas employees worked on water pipes that burst during last year’s storm. FILE PHOTO

In this 2021 file photo, city of Lampasas employees worked on water pipes that burst during last year’s storm. FILE PHOTO

Winter Storm Uri: one year later

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, February 14, 2022
A year after the devastating freeze that resulted from Winter Storm Uri, the city of Lampasas and the county still are seeing the financial aftereffects.

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News Staff
Monday, February 14, 2022
LIBRARY DEDICATION CEREMONY The Library Foundation of Lampasas, Texas will host a dedication ceremony of the Lampasas Public Library Park Feb. 26 at 10 a.m.
The McQueens, who have known each other since kindergarten, still enjoy date nights and doing things together. courtesy Photo

The McQueens, who have known each other since kindergarten, still enjoy date nights and doing things together. courtesy Photo

Advice for Valentine’s Day

Alexandria Randolph
Friday, February 11, 2022
Joey and Vickie McQueen met in 1963 while attending a private kindergarten class in Ballinger. They were 5 years old. “As the years followed, we both feel we were drawn to each other because of caring and compassion for others, and trying to do for others,” the couple said.
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