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ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, June 12, 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.
New “wayfinding” signs have been installed on several Lampasas thoroughfares, such as Key Avenue and FM 580 East to direct travelers to area sites. More signs will be added later this summer. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

New “wayfinding” signs have been installed on several Lampasas thoroughfares, such as Key Avenue and FM 580 East to direct travelers to area sites. More signs will be added later this summer. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Several wayfinding signs now in place around town

Hunter King
Monday, June 9, 2025
Residents may have noticed some new blue signs flanking both sides of Key Avenue, highlighting landmarks and notable sites around town. The signs are the result of a city-funded project coming to fruition.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Sulphur Creek offers peaceful fishing spot

News Staff
Monday, June 9, 2025
Clara Pauly and her father Sam Pauly look for the perfect catch during a sunny Thursday afternoon fishing session at W. M. Brook Park. Also pictured with the Paulys is Skeeter Mitchell, back right. Amelia Pauly was at the park with her father, too, but was not in the photo.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, June 9, 2025
MOONLIGHT SWIMHancock Park Free-Flow Swim Area will offer a Moonlight Swim Saturday from 7-10 p.m. Entry fee is $5 per person. Season passes do not apply for special events.LOMETA PREK, KINDERGARTEN Lometa ISD has started its pre-K age 3, pre-K age 4 and kindergarten registration for 20252026.
Windowsills like this one have deteriorated over time and have been one of the focal points of the courthouse restoration project. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Windowsills like this one have deteriorated over time and have been one of the focal points of the courthouse restoration project. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Courthouse repairs shift to upstairs

Erick Mitchell
Monday, June 9, 2025
RKJ Construction has shifted its attention to the second-floor windows of the Lampasas County Courthouse after wrapping up the downstairs windows last month.The construction firm is restoring all 62 windows at the historic courthouse.
Calvin Phelps, left, receives the Pitcher of the Year award from assistant coach Hadley Berry. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Calvin Phelps, left, receives the Pitcher of the Year award from assistant coach Hadley Berry. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Badger baseball holds annual awards banquet

Hunter King
Monday, June 9, 2025
The Badger baseball team along with coaches, parents and others gathered at Burleson 1856 last week to celebrate the season and present awards to the players.
Assistant Superintendent Dana Holcomb, at left, told trustees at Monday’s school board meeting that acceptance by the state of the Lampasas ISD Teacher Incentive Allotment application is “the first big hurdle” that has been cleared. District administrators plan to implement the program in 2026-2027. Pictured next to Holcomb is LISD Chief Financial Officer Shane Jones. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Assistant Superintendent Dana Holcomb, at left, told trustees at Monday’s school board meeting that acceptance by the state of the Lampasas ISD Teacher Incentive Allotment application is “the first big hurdle” that has been cleared. District administrators plan to implement the program in 2026-2027. Pictured next to Holcomb is LISD Chief Financial Officer Shane Jones. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas ISD’s Teacher Incentive application OK’d

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Lampasas ISD Assistant Superintendent Dana Holcomb announced in Monday’s Board of Trustees meeting that the district’s application to develop a Teacher Incentive Allotment program had been accepted.
School Resource Officer Steve Sheldon, at left, was recognized at the Lampasas ISD Board of Trustees meeting where Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe presents the outgoing sergeant with a plaque honoring his service to the community. Sheldon plans to retire from the Lampasas Police Department at the end of June. Also pictured, at right, is trustee Mickey Edwards. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

School Resource Officer Steve Sheldon, at left, was recognized at the Lampasas ISD Board of Trustees meeting where Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe presents the outgoing sergeant with a plaque honoring his service to the community. Sheldon plans to retire from the Lampasas Police Department at the end of June. Also pictured, at right, is trustee Mickey Edwards. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Sgt. Sheldon set to retire from Lampasas Police Department

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, June 5, 2025
For nearly his entire life, all Sgt. Steve Sheldon has known is law enforcement. After 30-plus years in the field, he is ready to bid his position farewell.Sheldon has been with the Lampasas Police Department since 2003, where he has served in multiple capacities.
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