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Burn ban still in place

News Staff
Monday, October 27, 2025
Despite weekend rainfall, the Lampasas County Commissioners Court decided now is not the time to lift the current burn ban. It will remain in effect through Dec. 22.
Flute player Hanna Blaha submitted her audition tape in July and was selected to be part of the 70-member FFA band that will perform this week at the 98th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis. The Lampasas High School senior also has showed pigs and competed on horse judging and farm business teams as an FFA member. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Flute player Hanna Blaha submitted her audition tape in July and was selected to be part of the 70-member FFA band that will perform this week at the 98th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis. The Lampasas High School senior also has showed pigs and competed on horse judging and farm business teams as an FFA member. erick mitchell | dispatch record

LHS student selected for FFA National Band

Erick Mitchell
Monday, October 27, 2025
Lampasas High School senior Hanna Blaha is in the Hoosier State this week as a member of the FFA National Band.Blaha, a flutist, will perform in the 70-member band during the 98th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis that begins tomorrow and runs through Saturday.
Deputy Justin Wilson is responsible for patrol duties with the Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit, Blazer. The dog and her handler earned their certification, and now are working together to serve the community where needed. COURTESY PHOTO

Deputy Justin Wilson is responsible for patrol duties with the Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit, Blazer. The dog and her handler earned their certification, and now are working together to serve the community where needed. COURTESY PHOTO

LCSO K-9 graduates, now on patrol

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, October 23, 2025
The Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit, Blazer, started patrol duties Friday alongside Deputy Justin Wilson, Sheriff David Parker said.Blazer is set to be utilized as a dual-purpose dog, with the ability to serve as a protection/backup unit and to detect narcotics and explosives.

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Early Voting
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Early voting for the Texas Constitutional Amendment election will extend through Oct. 31 at the Lampasas County Election Office, 407 S. Pecan St. in Lampasas.Seventeen propositions are on the ballot. Early voting hours are weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Extended hours will be offered Oct.
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Fields of Faith hosted at Badger Stadium

News Staff
Thursday, October 23, 2025
More than 450 students and area residents participated Wednesday in the annual Fields of Faith event to spend an evening of worship and spiritual encouragement with one another.
A Lampasas County native, Tim Davis said he is glad to be serving his hometown as chief of the Lampasas Fire Department. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

A Lampasas County native, Tim Davis said he is glad to be serving his hometown as chief of the Lampasas Fire Department. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Davis ready to serve as new fire chief

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, October 23, 2025
When Tim Davis became the Lampasas Fire Department’s deputy chief in February 2024, he never expected to become the new fire chief less than two years later.“I actually didn’t,” Davis said. “Throughout my career, I never really aspired to be a fire chief.

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, October 23, 2025
We would like to help get your group’s event(s) listed in the Dispatch Record Calendar. The listing of community events and meetings is free.Calendar items must be in writing. Email to news@lampasas. com, or mail to: Calendar Lampasas Dispatch Record P.O.

cemetery associations

News Staff
Thursday, October 23, 2025
oak hill cemetery associationThe Oak Hill Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Jack Calvert Municipal Building, 302 E. Third St. in Lampasas.A short board meeting will immediately follow the annual meeting.
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