🌦️ Hill Country Headlines — Thursday, Sept. 3rd

A service of Hoffpauir Outdoor

🌧️ Weather

Rain chances pick up over the next two days. Full forecast below.

🚓 Local Police Report

Lampasas PD calls yesterday:

• Criminal Mischief — 1800 block W. FM 580

• Criminal Trespass — 100 block S. Key

• Suspicious Act — vehicle-related

• 6 Animal Complaints

EMS:

• 5 Medical Calls

• 2 Medical Transfers

Accidents: None City Arrests: None

County Arrests:

• Dannie Hearn Klebold, Lampasas — DWI

• David Lee Andres Pearson, Lampasas — Possession of Controlled Substance (Marijuana)

Full blotter at HillCountryRadio.net.

🦕 This Saturday — Dino Hunt at the Farmers Market

Kids can join the Dino Hunt at the Lampasas Farmers Market in the downtown square from 9 AM–1 PM.

Papa’s Garden Jams & Jellies will host the family‑friendly “Look for Dinosaurs!” event. Children can paint their own dinosaur for free — one per child, adult must be present. New paint kits will be available. Plus jams, jellies, salsa, pickled veggies, breads, and more.

🗳️ Local Political Meetings

Sept. 7 — Lampasas County Democratic Party Annual Labor Day Barbecue 11:30 AM • Hostess House

Sept. 8 — Texas First Conservative Alliance 5:30 PM • Lampasas Community Church Guest speaker: Nate Schatzline, Senior Advisor to Gov. Abbott Topic: Election integrity & legislative updates (Please confirm details with official sources.)

🔍 SAFE Lampasas Murder Mystery Dinner

Sept. 19 • 5:30–8 PM Venue at Wildflower Hill “Beam Me Up… There’s Been a Murder!” Comedy, suspense, full dinner, VIP tables available. Rated PG‑13. Tickets at Zeffy.com. All proceeds support SAFE Lampasas & the Lampasas Animal Shelter.

🚨 Surrounding Area News

Pflugerville ends Flock camera contract After San Saba County’s recent decision, the City of Pflugerville has now voted unanimously to terminate its agreement with Flock Safety. Public records showed 459 outside agencies conducted 1.6 million searches in six months — compared to 5,000 by Pflugerville PD — raising oversight and data‑use concerns.

Copperas Cove VA Clinic Groundbreaking set for October 8. The new clinic will expand medical services for veterans across Central Texas.

📅 Local Reminders

• Tonight: Lampasas Planning & Zoning Commission — 6 PM, City Council Chambers

• Sept. 7: No school for Lampasas ISD (Labor Day)

• City & county offices closed

• Sept. 14: No school — Staff Development

• Sept. 11: Collection Center closed

• Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest: Open to 6th–8th graders, due Oct. 31

• Sept. 8: Red Cross Blood Drive First Street Church of Christ • 11:30 AM–5:30 PM

🏅 Sports

Tennis: Badgers at Belton today; hosting Jarrell Friday Cross Country: Floyd Farms Invitational tomorrow Football: Badgers host Pflugerville Cougars tomorrow — 7 PM kickoff

🌤️ Weather

• Today: Mostly sunny, slight chance of a late‑day shower. High 96. South wind 10 mph.

• Tonight: Mostly cloudy, muggy 74.

• Tomorrow: Mid‑morning pop‑up showers, possible thunder. Clearing mid‑afternoon. High 93. Badger Game: Around 86 at kickoff.

• Labor Day Weekend: Mix of sun & clouds, mid‑90s.

• Next Week: Sunny, upper 90s.