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ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Candy Cane Lane ready to greet park visitors

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Holiday lights are resplendent at W.M. Brook Park, and the lighted Candy Cane Lane walkway is one of the more picturesque decorations offered during the Christmas season. The park is a popular spot for photos. It will host Christmas on the Creek activities Dec. 13.
The outlined section indicates the area for which TxDOT will commence its study on expansion of Interstate 14. The project has no funding to date, and officials said it could be years before any action is taken to expand the highway west toward Lometa. MAP GRAPHIC COURTESY OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

The outlined section indicates the area for which TxDOT will commence its study on expansion of Interstate 14. The project has no funding to date, and officials said it could be years before any action is taken to expand the highway west toward Lometa. MAP GRAPHIC COURTESY OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

TxDOT to begin preliminary study for expanding I-14 through county

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, December 4, 2025
The Texas Department of Transportation Brownwood District held two public meetings this week to unveil its Interstate-14 route study that will extend the highway from Copperas Cove to Lometa.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
PIERIAN CLUB CHRISTMASThe 38th annual Pierian Christmas Concert will be held Tuesday at 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 402 S. Key Ave. Music will be provided by pianist Shannon Gallinger. Refreshments will be served afterward in the fellowship hall.
COURTESY PHOTO At left, Bailey Carter gives a wave to the camera during her time with Killeen’s Parks and Recreation Department. Now, Carter is looking to improve the Lampasas parks scene in her new role as recreation specialist for the city.

COURTESY PHOTO At left, Bailey Carter gives a wave to the camera during her time with Killeen’s Parks and Recreation Department. Now, Carter is looking to improve the Lampasas parks scene in her new role as recreation specialist for the city.

New recreation specialist has passion for her profession

Hunter King
Thursday, December 4, 2025
A city employee who was brought in over the summer has been working to make some positive changes in the city’s Parks and Recreation Department.Bailey Carter was hired as the city’s recreation specialist in June after serving previously within Killeen’s Parks and Recreation Department.
hunter king | dispatch record

hunter king | dispatch record

Stage is set for Carol of Lights

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
The courthouse bandstand has been decorated in preparation for Saturday’s all-day holiday festivities, hosted by the Lampasas Downtown Association and Vision Lampasas. The farmers’ market will open at 9 a.m.

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
We would like to help get your group’s event(s) listed in the Dispatch Record Calendar. The listing of community events and meetings is free.Calendar items must be in writing. Email to news@lampasas. com, or mail to: Calendar Lampasas Dispatch Record P.O.

Burn ban lifted through Monday afternoon

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Lampasas County Judge Randy Hoyer has extended the order temporarily lifting the outdoor burn ban so that it now expires at 5 p.m. Dec. 8.Landowners are encouraged to contact the sheriff’s office at 512-556-8255 prior to conducting a burn and to exercise caution when burning brush.

Dermatology care available now in Lampasas County

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
U.S. Dermatology Partners has announced the opening of its new office in Lampasas, the first dedicated dermatology clinic to serve Lampasas County residents.The clinic is located in the Lampasas Specialty Clinic facility at 207 West Avenue F, just behind AdventHealth Rollins Brook.

college honors

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
university of maryland global campusAndrew Maurice Healy of Kempner earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Maryland Global Campus in the summer 2025 term.Healy was one of 3,800 students worldwide who earned degrees from UMGC in the summer term.
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