News

ARRESTS

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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.

Election Day arrives Saturday

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Voters in several jurisdictions across Lampasas County will have an opportunity Saturday to participate in municipal and school district elections. Those registered to vote in the city of Lampasas may select from two candidates running for mayor.

LISD considers future growth, increased student enrollment

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With new housing developments arising in the eastern part of Lampasas County, the Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees is eyeing growth to its student enrollment numbers. Monday’s Board of Trustees meeting included talk of potential action to plan for expansion, as well as potential changes to the district’s policy on donated days employees can receive in the case of a catastrophic event.

Authorities: Man leads deputies in reverse pursuit

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A Lampasas man is in Lampasas County Jail on a felony charge after authorities claim a routine welfare check led to an unusual encounter: a vehicular pursuit in reverse, and a wreck. Jared Adam Garza, 20, was arrested Saturday on a charge of aggravated assault of a public servant, a first-degree felony, after allegedly chasing a Lampasas County sheriff’s deputy down a county roadway in his vehicle.

BRIEFLY

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St. Mary Catholic Church’s food pantry will be open Tuesday from 4-7 p.m.

May 6 Elections

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Voting hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. this Saturday for municipal elections. Results will be posted that evening to the Dispatch Record website and social medias as they are received. 

Letters policy

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The Dispatch Record encourages letters from readers. Letters should be to the point, typed if possible, and signed. Address and telephone numbers also should be included for verification purposes. Only one letter per writer will be considered in a 60-day period.