The Blotter
DAILY NEWS RELEASE
Released on: 01/29/2026
Dispatcher: Brenda Hopkins
The Lampasas Police Department received a total of 54 calls for service on 01/28/2026
to include:
Disturbance reported in the 300 block of E. 5 th St. at 1:20 AM
Theft reported in the 700 block of Brown St. at 10:54 AM
Theft reported in the 1300 block of E. Central Texas Expressway at 12:22 PM
Disorderly Conduct reported in the 2700 block of S. HWY 281 at 1:31 PM
Reckless Driver reported in the 400 block of S. Key Ave. at 1:52 PM
Theft reported in the 2700 block of S. HWY 281 at 3:08 PM
Criminal Trespass reported in the 1100 block of Naruna Rd. at 4:24 PM
Juvenile Complaint reported in the 1000 block of S. Key Ave. at 9:34 PM
Criminal Trespass reported in the 1000 block of S. Key Ave. at 11:51 PM
5 Escorts
2 Motorist Assists
5 Animal Complaints
Lampasas Police Department Dispatched 10 Medical Calls and 2 Medical Transfers for
Hamilton EMS.
There were two accidents reported:
In the 1700 block of E. Central Texas Expressway at 5:17 PM, no injuries.
In the 1200 block of E. Central Texas Expressway at 10:00 PM, no injuries.
There were no arrests made.
Hill Country Headlines
: Lampasas and Local area news
🌄 Hill Country Headlines — Tuesday Update
A service of Hoffpauir Ford
Another weekend front is on the way — your full forecast is below.
🚓 Police Report
LPD responded to: • Fraud on SueAnn Dr. • A reckless driver No accidents and no city arrests were reported.
County Arrests: • Ashton Jones, Killeen — abandoning/endangering a child (criminal negligence) and reckless driving • Adam Ivan, Lampasas — possession of marijuana
Full blotter: HillCountryRadio.net
❄️ Weather Closures
No school today for Lampasas ISD due to icy roads.
Surrounding District Closures (Tuesday, Jan.
27):
• Burnet CISD — Closed • Copperas Cove ISD — Closed (listed in regional closure roundup) • Killeen ISD — Closed (on‑post schools included) • San Saba ISD — Closed (included in Central Texas closure lists) • Florence ISD — Closed • Blanco ISD — Closed • Bartlett ISD — Closed • Belton ISD — Closed • Temple ISD — Closed
(If you want, I can format this as a graphic-ready list too.)
Government Schedule Changes
• Lampasas City Council meeting → moved to Feb. 2 • Lampasas County Commissioners Court → moved to Feb. 2
Fort Hood
Fort Hood is closed today due to freezing temperatures and dangerous road conditions. Only mission‑essential personnel should report. Most gates and services are shut down, and everyone on post is urged to stay off the roads unless it’s an emergency.
🚨 Kempner Arrest
A Kempner man is in jail after allegedly pointing a gun at two officers Wednesday night. Steven Neal, 25, faces two first‑degree felony charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon against a public servant. He remains in the Lampasas County Jail on a $500,000 bond.
⚖️ Court Update
A judge is still reviewing whether the felony case against District Clerk Edith Wagner Harrison will move forward. Her attorney argued last week that the indictment should be thrown out. Judge James E. Morgan will issue a ruling later.
🏀⚽ Sports
• Badger boys beat Burnet 56–49, now 22–7 overall and 6–0 in district • Both boys and girls face Taylor tomorrow — Varsity only • Girls at 5:30 • Boys at 6:45 • Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer host Brownwood for their district opener on Feb. 3
🌤️ Forecast
• Today: Cloudy, high 43 • Tonight: Clearing, low 28 • Wednesday: Mix of sun & clouds, high 42 • Thursday: Warmer, high 53 • Friday: AM clouds, PM sun, mid‑40s • Saturday: Around 32 • Sunday: High near 40 • Next chance of showers: Mid‑week next week
