district court

Lampasas County 27th District Court convened Oct. 24 with Judge Debbie Garrett presiding over the day’s criminal hearings.After it holds sessions Nov. 7 and Nov. 14, the court will be off until December.The following cases were reset for Dec.

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.

Faulty light repaired at Badger Field

A repair has been made on the stadium light at Badger Field’s northeast corner, according to Lampasas ISD Chief Financial Officer Shane Jones.The faulty stadium light caused the Badgers’ final regular-season game of the season to be delayed until Saturday.

Lampasas County Elections Office posts 2025 General Election results

The Lampasas County Elections office has posted unofficial results for the 2025 General Election that included 17 constitutional amendments.As of  9:44 p.m., the Texas Secretary of State website had 36% of polling locations across the state reporting.

Ten Commandments posters coming to LISD classrooms

In the coming weeks, Lampasas ISD will place Ten Commandments posters in each classroom throughout the district after community donations funded the project.

Huntington Bancshares set to acquire Cadence

In 2026, Cadence Bank in Lampasas will have a new name.On Oct. 27, Huntington Bancshares announced it had entered into an agreement to acquire Cadence Bank -- the $53 billion bank headquartered in Houston and Tupelo, Miss.

Texans to decide on changes to constitution

Registered voters statewide will have the opportunity today to vote on 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution. In Lampasas County, voters may cast a ballot at any of the three vote centers offered.

Layne’s Chicken Fingers coming to Lampasas

Born in Aggieland, Layne’s Chicken Fingers will be the newest addition to Key Avenue when the fast-food restaurant opens in early December.The restaurant chain that started in College Station in 1994 is known for its chicken tenders and “secret sauce.”Layne’s began franchising locations in 2021.

BRIEFLY

Lampasas 4-H will hold a drivethru pork chop dinner Nov. 12 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Lampasas County Livestock Showbarn, 283 North U.S. Highway 183.Tickets are $10 each for a pork chop dinner that also includes green beans and potato salad.

Honoring our veterans

On Veterans Day, we honor all who have served in defense of our nation.Being a veteran means you were willing to give everything and expect nothing in return.