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Sheriff David Parker is a former Immigration and Customs Enforcement administrator. He is familiar with immigration duties that could fall to local agencies if House Bill 2361 passes this legislative session. FILE PHOTO

Sheriff David Parker is a former Immigration and Customs Enforcement administrator. He is familiar with immigration duties that could fall to local agencies if House Bill 2361 passes this legislative session. FILE PHOTO

Potential legislation would have local police, ICE working together

Erick Mitchell
Monday, February 24, 2025
District 68 State Rep. David Spiller (R-Jacksboro) has introduced a bill that would require local law enforcement agencies to enter a memorandum of understanding with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.
About halfway through the renovation process, concerns about possible safety of the Hostess House structure have arisen. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

About halfway through the renovation process, concerns about possible safety of the Hostess House structure have arisen. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Council to seek engineering analysis on safety of Hostess House structure

Hunter King
Monday, February 24, 2025
The Hostess House project has been a frequent topic at recent Lampasas City Council meetings. That was the case again last Tuesday afternoon, when the council members held a special called meeting.
Lampasas County resident and child passenger safety technician Paul Miceli talks with Hanna Springs Elementary School students earlier this school year about the importance of car seat safety. COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas County resident and child passenger safety technician Paul Miceli talks with Hanna Springs Elementary School students earlier this school year about the importance of car seat safety. COURTESY PHOTO

Child car seat checkup event coming in March

Erick Mitchell
Monday, February 24, 2025
The city of Lampasas and Texas Department of Transportation will host a child car seat check-up event March 13 at the Lampasas Fire Department.The event will run from 2-5 p.m. for walk-ups, and from 5-6 p.m. for those with an appointment.

BRIEFLY

Red Cross Blood Drive
Monday, February 24, 2025
The next American Red Cross Community Blood Drive is set for March 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at First Street Church of Christ’s Family Life Center.All blood and platelet donors will be eligible for hemoglobin A1C screening.
Lampasas FFA officers Jonathan Harris, Michaela White, Abigail Justice, Ava Rojas and Daren Tristan, pictured left to right, attended the annual American Farm Bureau Federation Convention Youth Leadership program on Jan. 26 in San Antonio. COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas FFA officers Jonathan Harris, Michaela White, Abigail Justice, Ava Rojas and Daren Tristan, pictured left to right, attended the annual American Farm Bureau Federation Convention Youth Leadership program on Jan. 26 in San Antonio. COURTESY PHOTO

Student recalls Farm Bureau convention experience

Daren Tristan
Thursday, February 20, 2025
As an agricultural student who has been in Mrs. Hail’s Livestock Production class, we have completed “bell ringers” and assignments on the 50 states and their top-produced agricultural commodities.
erick mitchell | dispatch record

erick mitchell | dispatch record

Ribbon-cutting celebrates new equipment

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025
AdventHealth Central Texas CEO Kevin Roberts, third from left, is joined by hospital staff, chamber of commerce representatives and community residents as Rollins Brook Vice President/ Administrator Ashley Underwood cuts the ceremonial ribbon Monday after the unveiling of the facility’s new 3D...

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025
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GRAND JURY

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Lampasas County grand jury convened Wednesday to continue the January term.
Paige Rutland

Paige Rutland

LAMPASAS FFA OFFICER PROFILES

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Name: Paige Rutland Current Office: President Grade: 12 Parents’ names: Jeff and Stephanie RutlandNumber years in FFA: 6FFA teams you are involved in: LDEs; Senior Quiz, Job Interview, Radio Broadcasting, Creed Speaking CDEs; Agricultural Communications, Farm and Agribusiness ManagementFFA events...
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD After having worked as a paraprofessional at the Hanna Springs Elementary campus, Sarah Bumpas completed her degree in ag leadership and now teaches ag classes at Lampasas High School. She enjoys her role in helping shape the future farmers of America.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD After having worked as a paraprofessional at the Hanna Springs Elementary campus, Sarah Bumpas completed her degree in ag leadership and now teaches ag classes at Lampasas High School. She enjoys her role in helping shape the future farmers of America.

Bumpas relishes new role as ag teacher, FFA adviser

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Lampasas High School agriscience teacher and FFA adviser Sara Bumpas feels at home in her new role.Previously, she served as a paraprofessional at Hanna Springs Elementary School for four years, before shifting to LHS at the beginning of the 2025-26 school year.
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