The Texas Association of School Business Officials has announced that Dr. Tracy Stone has earned her Registered Texas School Business Administrator certification.

A Harker Heights man was indicted on a first-degree felony drug charge this month after the initial dismissal of his charge in June. Darryl Thomas Richards, 56, was indicted Nov.

Even though Lampasas County has enjoyed some recent rains, many residents recognize the drought that has plagued the county has not been resolved. Forage and livestock continue to be affected by prolonged dryness.

Dec. 10 will mark the 75th annual Christmas Cantata performance in Lampasas, or so it’s believed.

Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel is hosting a Santa for Seniors Gift Drive. From now through Dec. 18, donations of any of the following items will be accepted: slippers, socks, puzzle/crossword books, hats, scarves, pajamas, bath products, books, lotion or other items senior citizens might enjoy.

The average cost of a classic Thanksgiving dinner in Texas is slightly more expensive than a year ago, according to Farm Bureau’s annual price survey. The average cost of this year’s Thanksgiving feast for 10 people is $61.89, or $6.19 per person.

Court proceedings have begun for a Kempner woman charged with aggravated assault after a purported domestic dispute turned violent in August. Sarah Jane Ames, 32, is scheduled for a pretrial hearing on Dec.

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.