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Land outlined in red belongs to Colorado Bend State Park. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission on Thursday approved the acquisition of 1,100 acres in Lampasas and Burnet counties – outlined here in yellow – to be designated for a state park. In a previous action, the TPW Commission approved the purchase of the 2,020 acres outlined in green to create a new state park.

Land outlined in red belongs to Colorado Bend State Park. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission on Thursday approved the acquisition of 1,100 acres in Lampasas and Burnet counties – outlined here in yellow – to be designated for a state park. In a previous action, the TPW Commission approved the purchase of the 2,020 acres outlined in green to create a new state park.

New state park on the horizon

Erick Mitchell
Monday, January 27, 2025
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved the acquisition of 1,100 acres in Lampasas and Burnet counties for a new state park during Thursday’s first regular meeting of 2025.TPW Infrastructure Division Director Andrea Lofye provided commission members with an overview of the project.
This low-water crossing is in need of repairs along County Road 2207 at Lucy Creek and will be funded by FEMA. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

This low-water crossing is in need of repairs along County Road 2207 at Lucy Creek and will be funded by FEMA. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Commissioner Hill notes upcoming projects for Precinct 3

Erick Mitchell
Monday, January 27, 2025
Precinct 3 Commissioner Shad Hill of Lometa is still settling into his new role one month after he assumed office.Hill worked for four years as a road hand in Precinct 2 before his win in the Republican Primary last March against Lewis Bridges earned him the county commissioner seat.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, January 27, 2025
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPGriefShare support groups will begin a new session today at 5:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church. The support group meets on Tuesdays from Jan. 28-April 29. Contact Monica Stephen at 512-525-1262 or Michele Lambert at 512-525-0730 for more information.
Taylor Creek Elementary School staff measure student reading achievements by class with a decorative chart. ERICKMITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Taylor Creek Elementary School staff measure student reading achievements by class with a decorative chart. ERICKMITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Taylor Creek looks to boost student reading

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, January 23, 2025
The more Taylor Creek Elementary School students read, the more likely they are to get a pizza party.For the second half of the school year, Taylor Creek has refreshed its accelerated reading program to include pizza parties for grade levels that reach 75% of their total word count goal.

Bridge report given for January

News Staff
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Four tables of bridge played at Community Bridge on Jan. 13. Margaret Oberender placed first, Joe England was second, and Tim Cockburn won third.Margaret Oberender and Tim Cockburn won the high round, and slams were made by Cockburn/ Kathy Griffis-Bailey and Cockburn/Oberender.
erick mitchell | dispatch record

erick mitchell | dispatch record

Pancake supper served at high school

News Staff
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Young Life adult volunteers serve pancakes with bacon and sausage to hungry attendees last Friday at a fundraiser supper, held prior to the high school basketball games with Burnet.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, January 23, 2025
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Precinct 3 Commissioner Shad Hill, at left, and County Judge Randy Hoyer listen as information is presented on septic systems. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Precinct 3 Commissioner Shad Hill, at left, and County Judge Randy Hoyer listen as information is presented on septic systems. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Commissioners Court approves more stringent rules for septic systems

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, January 23, 2025
The Lampasas County Commissioners Court approved new rules for on-site sewage facilities in its regular meeting Jan. 13.County Judge Randy Hoyer explained the reasoning behind the rules changes that have been submitted to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

DISTRICT COURT

News Staff
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Lampasas County 27th District Court convened Jan. 10 with Judge Debbie Garrett presiding over the day’s hearings.Defendant Joshua Shane Dotter of McKinney entered a plea on a charge of evading arrest/detention with a vehicle.
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