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Thursday News Update | Lampasas & Surrounding Areas

Good morning, Hill Country! Here's what's happening across Lampasas County and the surrounding area.

🚔 LOCAL POLICE REPORT

The Lampasas Police Department responded to a theft in the 200 block of East Avenue J and a noise complaint in the 1300 block of East Central Texas Expressway.

Officers also handled:

• 3 escorts

• 1 motorist assist

• 8 animal complaints

Lampasas Police dispatched 6 medical calls and 1 medical transfer for Hamilton EMS.

Three non-injury accidents were reported:

• 700 block of South Arnold Street

• 900 block of North Key Avenue

• 1700 block of East Central Texas Expressway

No arrests were made by the City of Lampasas.

The county reported three arrests:

• Elias Robledo of Alice

• Moises Chacon of Hutto

• Juan Jimenez of Killeen, arrested on a Class C misdemeanor charge

For the complete daily blotter, visit HillCountryRadio.net.

🔥 BURN BAN UPDATE

The Lampasas County burn ban remains lifted through 5 p.m. Monday, November 9th.

🏛️ PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED

The City of Lampasas will hold a public hearing Tuesday, November 10th, regarding a Texas Community Development Block Grant that funded local drainage improvements.

The hearing begins at 5 p.m. at Lampasas City Hall, where city officials will review how grant funds were used and accept public comments. Residents are encouraged to attend.

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE ALERT

The 300 block of Barnes Street will close beginning Monday, November 16th, for roadway repairs.

Officials expect the project to take approximately two months to complete. Residents with questions should contact the City of Lampasas Public Works Department.

🏘️ SURROUNDING AREA NEWS

Developers are proposing a new 545-acre residential community in Burnet County.

While plans remain in the early stages, officials have not released details about the location, number of homes, or construction timeline. The proposal reflects continued growth and housing demand across Central Texas. More information is expected as the project moves through the planning process.

📅 COMMUNITY REMINDERS

✅ Lampasas County Commissioners Court meets Monday at 9 a.m. at the courthouse.

✅ The Christmas on the Creek Lantern Lighting Fundraiser takes place Saturday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at W.M. Brook Park.

✅ The Food Bank's Mobile Pantry distribution will be held Friday from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Grace Fellowship Church for families needing food assistance.

✅ Lampasas Annual Hunters Welcome is Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Walmart.

✅ The Lampasas County Museum will host a Sidewalk Sale Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

🏈 SPORTS

🏀 The Badger varsity boys basketball team opens its season with a scrimmage Saturday in Salado at 10 a.m.

🏈 Badger football hits the road Friday night to face China Spring. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

🌤️ WEATHER

Sunny skies this morning will give way to afternoon clouds, with a high near 80 degrees and southwest winds at 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low around 52.

Friday brings a mix of sun and clouds with a cooler high near 70 and a north wind around 10 mph.

The weekend looks mostly cloudy:

• Saturday: High of 68, slight chance of showers Saturday night

• Sunday: Morning showers possible with a high near 62

Temperatures rebound into the upper 60s and lower 70s next week.