The Blotter
DAILY NEWS RELEASE
Released on: 09/18/2026
Dispatcher: Amanda Mull
The Lampasas Police Department received a total of 36 calls for service on 09/17/2026
to include:
Suspicious Person reported in the 700 block of S. Live Oak St. at 3:23 AM
Harassment reported in the 900 block of S. Broad St. at 12:17 PM
Reckless Driver reported in the 900 block of N. Key Ave. at 1:12 PM
Reckless Driver reported in the 500 block of S. Pecan St. at 2:27 PM
Assault by Threat reported in the 1300 block of W. 1 st St at 4:31 PM
Missing Person reported in the 1200 block of W. Ave. B at 4:50 PM
4 Escorts
1 Motorist Assist
4 Animal Complaints
Lampasas Police Department Dispatched 3 Medical Calls and 4 Medical Transfers for
Hamilton EMS.
There were no accidents reported.
There were no arrests made.
Hill Country Headlines
: Lampasas and Local area news
Hill Country Headlines – Friday, Sept. 18
A service of Hoffpauir Chevy
☀️ A good‑looking weekend ahead! Your full forecast is below.
🚓 Local Police Report
Yesterday, Lampasas PD responded to: • Harassment – 900 S. Broad • Assault by Threat – 1300 W. 1st • Missing Person – 1200 W. Ave B • Suspicious Person • 2 Reckless Drivers • 4 Animal Complaints
Hamilton EMS handled 3 medical calls and 4 transfers. No accidents. No city arrests.
County Arrest: Samuel Brayden Rountree of Mountain City — arrested on out‑of‑county charges.
Full blotter: HillCountryRadio.net
🛡 County Cybersecurity Upgrade
Lampasas County has approved a new agreement with Angelo State University’s Regional Security Operations Center for 24/7 cyber threat monitoring. The county also plans telecom upgrades, including moving servers to the jail for better security and generator backup. Estimated cost: $100,000, plus $25,000 for fiber installation.
🏫 New LMS Campus Design Approved
LISD trustees have finalized the schematic design for the new Lampasas Middle School. Key features include: • Football field & track along Broad Street • Academic building facing West Sixth • 157,000 sq. ft. layout • 3,500 sq. ft. band area split into two halls • Gray metal panels, wood‑look cladding & Texas limestone • Badger blue accents inside and out
Construction expected to begin July 2027.
🚓 Lometa Police Department Expands
Lometa has hired a new police chief and three officers. • Chief Matt Lincoln • Officers C.J. Faubion, Anthony Cook & James Covey
🚨 Surrounding Area News
The day‑long manhunt for Troy homicide suspect Johnathan Allen Nance‑Karl has ended. Belton Police captured the 38‑year‑old late Thursday night after an intensive search along FM 93 and I‑35. The victim’s identity has not yet been released. The investigation continues.
📅 Local Reminders
Tonight: • New Covenant Church West – 5th Quarter After Party after the Badgers vs. Wimberley game. Starts 11:45 p.m.
Saturday: • Free skin cancer screenings – Farmers Market, 9–4 • Murder Mystery Dinner benefiting Lampasas Animal Shelter – 5:30 p.m., The Shoppe at Wildflower Hill
Sept. 29: • LISD student EKG screenings – 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Registration required. $21 fee.
🏈 Sports
• Badger Invitational Cross Country – Sept. 23 • Badger Football: Now 2–1, hosting Wimberley tonight at 7 p.m.
☀️ Weather
Mostly sunny today with a few afternoon clouds. • High: 95° • Kickoff: 89° • Overnight low: 76°
Weekend: Sun & clouds, highs in the mid‑90s. Next week stays warm with a slight chance of afternoon showers Monday & Tuesday.