Erick Mitchell

Austin

News Editor at Lampasas Dispatch Record

Breaking News Writer, Freelance at HealthNews

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LCAD offers new budget details to local entities

1 week ago | lampasasdispatchrecord.com | Erick Mitchell

Chief Appraiser Juan Saucedo was met with mixed reactions when he presented the Lampasas Central Appraisal District’s proposed 2026 budget at Tuesday’s Commissioners Court and Kempner City Council meetings. The budget reflects a 78% increase for LCAD.Although members of the Commissioners Court said they appreciated Saucedo’s detailed presentation on the status of the appraisal dist...
Commissioners Court considers requests from Lampasas Volunteer Fire Department

1 week ago | lampasasdispatchrecord.com | Erick Mitchell

The Lampasas County Commissioners Court granted permission in Tuesday’s regular meeting for the Lampasas Volunteer Fire Department to purchase equipment for internet services.Also, commissioners approved additional upgrades to the county courthouse with funding to come from the renovation project’s contingency funds.County Auditor Tragina Tallant told the Commissioners Court t...
Kempner council sets rules for benches at municipal park

1 week ago | lampasasdispatchrecord.com | Erick Mitchell

An ordinance to limit the number of benches at the Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park Veteran’s Memorial was approved by Kempner City Council members in Tuesday’s regular meeting.The ordinance will remove a bench installed by former mayor Keith Harvey, who recently pleaded no contest to a charge of indecent assault.“The problem that has arisen, if you’ve been to the park you’ll...
Proposed quarry train placed on hold for now

1 week ago | lampasasdispatchrecord.com | Erick Mitchell

The proposed 26.9-mile railroad line Texas Materials Group sought to carry aggregate material through Lampasas and Burnet counties has been placed on hold.The Surface of Transportation Board, however, confirmed with the Dispatch Record on Friday that the preliminary proposal sent to the STB’s Office of Environmental Analysis had not been completely removed from the books.The pro... Premium Content is available to subscribers only.
While driving, don’t forget about motorcyclists

1 week ago | lampasasdispatchrecord.com | Erick Mitchell

Crossing paths with motorcyclists might not happen every day, but drivers are encouraged to focus on “looking twice” this time of year in honor of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.According to the Texas Department of Transportation, one motorcyclist dies in a crash almost every day in the Lone Star State.In 2024, 581 riders lost their lives and 2,534 were seriously injured in...
Lampasas City Council, EDC to host joint workshop

1 week ago | lampasasdispatchrecord.com | Erick Mitchell

The Lampasas Economic Development Corp. and Lampasas City Council are scheduled for a joint workshop tentatively planned for June 4.This will be the second workshop the two bodies have held in 2025.Mayor Herb Pearce said the meeting could cover the EDC’s open director position.“It is kind of new to me,” Pearce said regarding the workshop that recently was slated. “I... Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.
Central Texas Water Alliance measure signed into law

2 weeks ago | lampasasdispatchrecord.com | Erick Mitchell

Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 1194 into law this week to establish the Central Texas Water Alliance, which is intended to boost water infrastructure across Central Texas for years to come.Central Texas Water Alliance will serve as a special-purpose district that may acquire water rights and manage wastewater infrastructure.Sen. Pete Flores (R-Pleasanton), the author of SB 11...
City pools set to open this weekend to start summer swimming season

2 weeks ago | lampasasdispatchrecord.com | Erick Mitchell

The Hanna Springs Swimming Pool and Hancock Springs Free-Flow Swim Area will be open Memorial Day weekend, beginning on Saturday.Both pools will be open Saturday from noon to 7 p.m., noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, and noon to 5 p.m. on Monday.For the summer, the Hanna Springs pool will be open May 31 through Aug. 2. Hours of availability will be Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5 ...
County could be on verge of receiving state funds to cover disabled veterans tax exemption

2 weeks ago | lampasasdispatchrecord.com | Erick Mitchell

County Judge Randy Hoyer and Precinct 1 Commissioner Bobby Carroll testified in Austin in support of House Bill 2894 at Wednesday’s Senate Committee on Finance hearing. The bill would allow the county to garner reimbursements from the state due to the 100% disabled veterans tax exemption.HB 2894 was listed on the Texas Senate’s agenda for Monday, but it did not come up for a vote bef...
Lampasas FFA Plant ID, Ag Comm teams reflect on state trip

2 weeks ago | lampasasdispatchrecord.com | Erick Mitchell

Before the school year ended, the Lampasas FFA Plant ID and Agriculture Communications teams competed in their state competitions at Texas Tech University.Both competitions are a part of the Texas FFA’s Career Development Events that prepare students for various careers in agriculture and test their knowledge and teamwork skills.Students on the Plant ID team included Jonathan Ha...