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Courtesy photo Michaela Ellison of Dallas is a recent inductee in the State Bar of Texas. She was a member of the Lampasas High School Class of 2014.

Courtesy photo Michaela Ellison of Dallas is a recent inductee in the State Bar of Texas. She was a member of the Lampasas High School Class of 2014.

LHS graduate earns law degree, inducted into State Bar of Texas

News Staff
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Michaela Ellision, a 2014 graduate of Lampasas High School, was inducted into the State Bar of Texas on Nov. 3 after passing the Texas Bar Exam in July.Ellison earned her J.D. and Health Law Certificate from St. Louis University School of Law.

Commissioners Court holds final regular meeting of 2025

Erick Mitchell
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Ten minutes was all the Lampasas County Commissioners Court needed to handle business in Monday’s regular meeting.The court approved several requests, including an interlocal agreement with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and a private road request.
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courtesy photo

Firemen lend a helping hand

News Staff
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Each year, the Lampasas Volunteer Fire Department, with a key assist from the Lampasas Fire Department, coordinates a Christmas toy drive for the community. This Yule season, 126 families received gift bags.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
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.
JEFF LOWE | COURTESY PHOTO

JEFF LOWE | COURTESY PHOTO

State park near Naruna boasts scenic views waiting to be discovered

Jeff Lowe
Monday, December 22, 2025
Post Oak Ridge State Park, about 15 miles from the Lampasas city limits, hopes to have day passes available by the fall of 2026. Drawn public hunts already have been held there, and the park will host a guided hike on Jan. 1, 2026, although registration for the event already reached capacity.
EDC Board Secretary Michael Gill on Wednesday advocated hiring a part-time administrative staff person to assist with research and recordkeeping duties. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

EDC Board Secretary Michael Gill on Wednesday advocated hiring a part-time administrative staff person to assist with research and recordkeeping duties. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

EDC board ponders entry-level versus executive director staff addition

Erick Mitchell
Monday, December 22, 2025
After a full year without a staff member in 2025, the Lampasas Economic Development Corp. may be looking to change that in the new year.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, December 22, 2025
EARLY DEADLINESEarly deadlines will be in effect at the Dispatch Record. News and advertising items for the Dec. 26 edition were due by noon Monday. News and advertising items for the Dec. 30 edition are due by Tuesday at 5 p.m.
Migratory waterfowl and other waterbirds are a natural reservoir for highly pathogenic avian influenza, which has been detected in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. COURTESY PHOTO | TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE

Migratory waterfowl and other waterbirds are a natural reservoir for highly pathogenic avian influenza, which has been detected in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. COURTESY PHOTO | TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE

TPWD warns of avian flu as waterfowl migrate

News Staff
Monday, December 22, 2025
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department urges caution as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is circulating among wild birds across the state as waterbirds and waterfowl migrate and congregate on their wintering grounds.Detected in all 50 states across the U.S.
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