TPWD advances new state park project near Colorado Bend

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department announced Monday it had completed the purchase of 1,100 acres in Lampasas County and Burnet County for development of a new state park.The TPW Commission approved the acquisition of the land in January during its first regular meeting of 2025.

BRIEFLY

Early voting continues through Tuesday for Lampasas City Council elections and a special election in Lometa to allow the sale of mixed beverages in local restaurants.Lampasas voters may cast a ballot at the Elections Office, 407 S. Pecan St., between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. today and Monday, or from 7 a.

Community celebrates 90th anniversary of Rollins Brook hospital

AdventHealth Rollins Brook concluded its 90th anniversary celebration on March 30 with 37 friends at an afternoon reception in the MD Abel Building on East Third Street.

Ready for some rodeo action?

The Riata Roundup Rodeo and LTX BBQ Fest will offer plenty of competition and entertainment this weekend at the 580 Sports Complex in Lampasas. Gates open at 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Mutton busting is available before the main rodeo events both evenings.

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Day of Prayer to be observed May 1 in Lampasas

The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance designated by the United States Congress and held on the first Thursday of May. People of all religious backgrounds are invited to turn to God in prayer and meditation on this day, particularly to uphold the families and leaders of our country.

Important to contact legislators now, speaker tells local group

With fewer than 40 days remaining in the 89th Texas Legislature’s regular session, state senators and representatives need to hear from their constituents about priority issues.

New solid waste contract begins May 1

Frontier Waste Solutions will be the new provider of trash collections services for city of Lampasas residents. The contract goes into effect May 1.A Texas-based company, Frontier Waste will be responsible for all hauling of solid waste in the city limits.

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.