GRAND JURY
News Staff
Lampasas County grand jury convened Jan. 15 to open its January 2025 term.Lt. Investigator Fidel Morua, Sgt. Investigator Garrett Bradley and Sgt.
Thursday, January 23, 2025
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ARRESTS
News Staff
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.JAN.
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Few candidates file thus far for May ballot
Erick Mitchell
Over a week has passed in the filing period for all municipal and school board positions up for grabs this May. So far, only two incumbents have filed for re-election.The filing period for the May 3 election commenced Jan. 15 and will continue until Feb. 14.
Thursday, January 23, 2025
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD
‘All roads lead to Lampasas’ unveiled
News Staff
Vision Lampasas volunteers and Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce members celebrated the city’s newest mural at its unveiling on Tuesday. The artwork is displayed on the chamber headquarters building.
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Council Chambers at the Jack Calvert Municipal Building was full of participants for Wednesday’s special workshop session with Lampasas City Council members and the Lampasas Economic Deveopment Board of Directors. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
Council meets with EDC to discuss Business Park progress
Erick Mitchell
A joint Wednesday workshop between the Lampasas City Council and Lampasas Economic Development Board saw common ground reached, with the entities agreeing to seek appraisals on Lot 4 of the Lampasas Business Park.
Thursday, January 23, 2025
BRIEFLY
Garden
Lampasas Community Garden’s Spring Garden Sign-up date is Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. Those interested in having a garden plot may start at the Community Garden site in Campbell Park and pick out a garden bed, then join the group for food at the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall.
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Student named reserve champ
Student named reserve champ
News Staff
Showing off a portion of the prize package he won at the Food Fair, Hudson McGhee was named reserve champion in the senior division competition. He had entries in the cakes and appetizers/snacks categories, but it was McGhee’s bread entry that earned him the reserve champion title.
Monday, January 20, 2025
Bicyclist killed in crash inside Lampasas city limits
Erick Mitchell
A bicyclist crossing the intersection at South Western Avenue and Riverview Drive was killed Thursday after failing to yield the right of way to oncoming traffic.The last previous fatal crash within Lampasas city limits was in 2004, according to the Lampasas Police Department.
Monday, January 20, 2025
Place 2 Councilman Thomas Combs, at left, and Place 1 Councilman Dave Richardson glance at their notes during last week’s Kempner City Council meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
Kempner City Council approves contract for street projects
Erick Mitchell
Kempner City Council members awarded a contract for street projects within the city, funded by a Texas Community Development Block Grant, to JH Contracting LLC. Action came Jan. 14 in the first regular meeting of the year.
Monday, January 20, 2025
County Attorney Jessica Guy works from her desk at the Lampasas County Office Building. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
Guy ready for role as new Lampasas County attorney
Erick Mitchell
With 10-plus years of experience as the Lampasas County assistant attorney, new County Attorney Jessica Guy is ready for the role she was elected to serve in this past November.Guy takes over for John Greenwood, who spent 10 years as the county/district attorney.
Monday, January 20, 2025
