BRIEFLY

PIERIAN CLUB CHRISTMASThe 38th annual Pierian Christmas Concert will be held Tuesday at 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 402 S. Key Ave. Music will be provided by pianist Shannon Gallinger. Refreshments will be served afterward in the fellowship hall.

New recreation specialist has passion for her profession

A city employee who was brought in over the summer has been working to make some positive changes in the city’s Parks and Recreation Department.Bailey Carter was hired as the city’s recreation specialist in June after serving previously within Killeen’s Parks and Recreation Department.

Lampasas VFD holds annual toy drive, luncheon

Lampasas residents gathered for lunch in the newly-renovated Hostess House for the Lampasas Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Holiday Lunch and Toy Drive on Monday.

Stage is set for Carol of Lights

The courthouse bandstand has been decorated in preparation for Saturday’s all-day holiday festivities, hosted by the Lampasas Downtown Association and Vision Lampasas. The farmers’ market will open at 9 a.m.

community calendar

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Burn ban lifted through Monday afternoon

Lampasas County Judge Randy Hoyer has extended the order temporarily lifting the outdoor burn ban so that it now expires at 5 p.m. Dec. 8.Landowners are encouraged to contact the sheriff’s office at 512-556-8255 prior to conducting a burn and to exercise caution when burning brush.

Dermatology care available now in Lampasas County

U.S. Dermatology Partners has announced the opening of its new office in Lampasas, the first dedicated dermatology clinic to serve Lampasas County residents.The clinic is located in the Lampasas Specialty Clinic facility at 207 West Avenue F, just behind AdventHealth Rollins Brook.

college honors

university of maryland global campusAndrew Maurice Healy of Kempner earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Maryland Global Campus in the summer 2025 term.Healy was one of 3,800 students worldwide who earned degrees from UMGC in the summer term.

ARRESTS

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.

Free online class on septic system maintenance for homeowners set Dec. 11

A free clinic on how to properly and safely manage home septic systems will be held virtually on Dec. 11 from noon to 1:30 p.m.