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.

The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is offering area residents assistance with income tax preparation. Appointments are available on Tuesdays between 9 a.m.

Texas Department of Transportation officials outlined their U.S. Highway 281 expansion plan Tuesday night at an open house hosted at New Covenant Church.

First Street Church of Christ will host a Science and Faith Seminar Feb. 18 at 9 a.m.

Lampasas County Museum has planned a series of free music concerts in conjunction with its newest exhibition, “And the Beat Goes On,” which highlights the musical heritage of local entertainers. On Saturday at 1 p.m., The Texas Elderly Brothers will perform.

The next play date for Community Bridge will be Feb. 13.

The report from the Jan. 25 Lampasas Cattle Auction follows.

The Texas Water Foundation has announced the establishment of the Texas House Water Caucus, a bi-partisan collaborative focused on water issues with a starting roster of 38 legislators, including District 68 Rep. David Spiller (R-Jacksboro), who has been named the vice chair of the group.