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Spiller reflects on legislative gains this session

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, June 19, 2025
House District 68 State Rep. David Spiller (R-Jacksboro) believes the 89th Texas Legislature session that ended on June 2 saw sufficient improvements for public school funding, state security and rural needs.On Thursday, Spiller announced his candidacy for re-election in 2026.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
SUMMER MEAL PROGRAMThe last week of the free Summer Meal Program at Taylor Creek Elementary is June 23-26. Breakfast is from 7:30-9:30 a.m., and lunch is from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Meals at Hanna Springs Elementary will continue through July 18.

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 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.
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A legislative update for ag interests

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Texas Farm Bureau Field Agent T.J. Verner and Lampasas County Farm Bureau representatives gather at an early-morning meeting for a 2025 legislative session recap. The Texas Farm Bureau Summer Conference took place June 16-18 in Round Rock at the Kalahari Resort. Pictured are center front, T.J.

GRAND JURY

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
The Lampasas County grand jury convened last week to conclude the January term. A new panel will be sworn in next month.Sgt. Investigator Garrett Bradley, Lt. Investigator Fidel Morua and Sgt.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 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.
Fort Hood was renamed Fort Cavazos in 2023 to honor Gen. Richard E. Cavazos, the first Hispanic four-star general in U.S. Army history. Now it is scheduled to revert to its original name to honor World War I hero Robert B. Hood. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Fort Hood was renamed Fort Cavazos in 2023 to honor Gen. Richard E. Cavazos, the first Hispanic four-star general in U.S. Army history. Now it is scheduled to revert to its original name to honor World War I hero Robert B. Hood. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Local veterans happy to see Fort Hood name return to base

Erick Mitchell
Monday, June 16, 2025
In a speech last week at Fort Bragg to celebrate the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday, President Donald Trump announced Fort Cavazos once again will be known as Fort Hood.Local veterans like Michael O’Hara, a 20year servicemember in the U.S.
Lampasas City Council member Cathy Kuehne asked for an explanation about the Lampasas Central Appraisal District’s “tier 2” status and also the necessity to add two employees in its budget. Chief Appraiser Juan Saucedo told the council there have been problems at the LCAD, and it will take proper funding and staff to get things back on track. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas City Council member Cathy Kuehne asked for an explanation about the Lampasas Central Appraisal District’s “tier 2” status and also the necessity to add two employees in its budget. Chief Appraiser Juan Saucedo told the council there have been problems at the LCAD, and it will take proper funding and staff to get things back on track. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

LCAD reviews its proposed budget with City Council

Erick Mitchell
Monday, June 16, 2025
Some Lampasas City Council members appeared skeptical of the Lampasas Central Appraisal District’s proposed budget for 2026 that represents a 78% increase over this year. The new budget numbers were presented for review during the council’s workshop session on June 9.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Spring Ho Festival draws near

News Staff
Monday, June 16, 2025
Lampasas’ signature festival, Spring Ho, gets underway in just under three weeks. The headquarters building on Spring Ho Avenue will be the site where committee members coordinate the weeklong festival, with most activities centered around W.M. Brook Park and the downtown area.
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