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Twelve-year-old Colin Highley gave a program on “The Wonderful World of Bats” for the October gathering of the L-M Garden and Civic Club. courtesy photo

Twelve-year-old Colin Highley gave a program on “The Wonderful World of Bats” for the October gathering of the L-M Garden and Civic Club. courtesy photo

Student offers program on bat colony for L-M Garden Club

News Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2024
The L-M Garden and Civic Club of Lometa held its October meeting at 7 p.m. on Oct. 21 at the Garden Club Center.After Halloween refreshments and fellowship, 12-yearold Colin Highley gave a program on bats. His love for gardening, the outdoors and bats were very apparent.
Recognized as Star Supporter of the Month was Beth Oestreich, an instructional technologist at Lampasas High School. “She has had many challenges throughout this year, and she has handled them all with grace,” Assistant Principal Ryan Race said. Oestreich is pictured with Texas Farm Bureau Insurance representative Clay Phillips, at left, and Race. COURTESY PHOTO

Recognized as Star Supporter of the Month was Beth Oestreich, an instructional technologist at Lampasas High School. “She has had many challenges throughout this year, and she has handled them all with grace,” Assistant Principal Ryan Race said. Oestreich is pictured with Texas Farm Bureau Insurance representative Clay Phillips, at left, and Race. COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas High School recognizes faculty of the month

News Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2024
FILE PHOTO The Badger mascots were among those participating in Squared Silly activities last year.

FILE PHOTO The Badger mascots were among those participating in Squared Silly activities last year.

Squared Silly festival set for Saturday

News Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Dust off your costumes and prep for an onslaught of candy! The annual Squared Silly fall festival will take place Saturday from 5-7:30 p.m. around the Lampasas courthouse square.The event will include a haunted house, a costume contest, a haunted hayride, games, a bouncy house, treats and more.

Transportation summit scheduled for Central Texas

News Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Central Texas Council of Governments and Killeen-Temple Metropolitan Planning Organization will hold a Central Texas Public Transportation Summit on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Copperas Cove Civic Center.

DISTRICT COURT

News Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge John Gauntt presiding over the day’s hearings.Defendant Wesley Lyn Strambler of Freeport entered a plea of guilty to a charge of theft of property greater than or equal to $2,500 and less than $30,000.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2024
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.Jose Mario Gonzalez Jr.

County judge provides update on courthouse renovation project

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Renovations for the historic Lampasas County Courthouse are expected to begin in January or February of 2025, according to County Judge Randy Hoyer.Additionally, the county is working to establish a storage facility behind the county annex buildings to house unused accessories and documents.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Barbecue fundraiser supports library

News Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Cars pull up outside the Lampasas Public Library on Monday to pick up barbecue sandwich lunches that included a slice of Texas chocolate sheet cake for dessert. The Library Foundation’s annual Barbecue for Books event was a big success, organizers said.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Volunteers campaigned in downtown Lampasas this week for their favorite candidates and encouraged voter participation. Many East Fourth Street drivers honked in recognition of the push for early voting.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Volunteers campaigned in downtown Lampasas this week for their favorite candidates and encouraged voter participation. Many East Fourth Street drivers honked in recognition of the push for early voting.

Early voting brings large turnout

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Lampasas County residents showed up in big numbers Monday to cast their ballots for the first day of early voting. Many were not shy to describe what brought them to the polls.
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Lampasas Fire Department served as an emergency water station Wednesday. Residents could pick up bottled water, and a limited supply of non-potable water also was offered to those in need.

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD Lampasas Fire Department served as an emergency water station Wednesday. Residents could pick up bottled water, and a limited supply of non-potable water also was offered to those in need.

Water service restored

Alexandria Randolph And Erick Mitchell
Thursday, October 24, 2024
A concrete main line that suffered a break Tuesday was repaired as of Thursday morning, and water service has been restored to those affected after about 36 hours of interrupted service.The leak prompted the city of Lampasas to initiate Stage 5 water conservation measures on Tuesday.
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