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TxDOT crews treat roadways ahead of winter weather

With winter weather expected this week, TxDOT Brownwood District crews have pretreated roadways in the district. Brine-spraying trucks were at work across the nine counties of the district: Brown, Coleman, Comanche, Eastland, Lampasas, McCulloch, Mills, San Saba and Stephens.

DISTRICT COURT

Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week. Newly elected Judge Debbie Garrett presided over the day’s hearings.Defendant Gilbert Elias Ayala of Lometa had an adjudication announcement hearing on a charge of possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram in a drug-free zone.

ARRESTS

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.

Construction of storage building, courthouse repairs to begin

County Judge Randy Hoyer is hopeful renovations at the historic Lampasas County Courthouse will begin this month. Also, Lampasas County is set to erect a storage building behind the county annex office buildings to provide a better area for surplus items and some archives.

Flames fly at Fastest Torch contest

Emmanuel Prado sends a fiery shower of sparks during the Fastest Torch contest Wednesday evening at this year’s Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show.

BRIEFLY

The next American Red Cross Blood Drive in Lampasas is Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at First Street Church of Christ’s Family Life Center, 201 W. First St.To make an appointment to donate, call 800-RedCross, go online to RedCrossBlood.org or download the app to a mobile device.

Soccer team sees success at first tournament

The Lampasas boys’ soccer team played its first regular-season matches of the 2025 season in the Gatesville tournament last week.In their first match, the Badgers picked up a 2-0 win over Robinson.“First match always gives you a starting point,” head coach Samuel Burnside said after the performance.

Tree trimming

The city of Lampasas has contracted with McCoy Tree Surgery to trim around electric lines. The northeast section of town is planned for this work.Homeowners will be notified via door tags when trees are to be trimmed on their property.Those with questions should call City Hall at 512-556-8315.