community calendar

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.

Drowsy driver crashes into business; no major injuries sustained

A single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning resulted in a Toyota Camry plowing through a local business after the driver reportedly fell asleep at the wheel.According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, a 20-year-old Austin female was traveling southbound on U.S.

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.

GRAND JURY

Lampasas County grand jury convened Wednesday to start a new July term. The Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office – represented by Investigators Edward Hood, Wayne Hilgenberg and Jason Collins – brought information that resulted in the following indictments:Rene Garza Jr.

Festival time has arrived!

After months of planning and preparation, the 2026 Spring Ho Festival is here, offering a full week of activities, competitions, events and entertainment celebrating “Stars, Stripes and Spring Ho Nights.”A short summary of the festival schedule follows.

Lesser known Founding Fathers of the United States

When Americans celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States throughout 2026, names like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams are bound to come up.

Community Calendar

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.

‘Beef 706’ offers hands-on education for producers

Texas A&M’s “Beef 706” program returns this August with two hands-on sessions at the Rosenthal Meat Science and Technology Center, Aug. 10-11 and Aug. 12-13.