The Blotter
DAILY NEWS RELEASE
Released on: 05/18/2026
Dispatcher: Brenda Hopkins
The Lampasas Police Department received a total of 20 calls for service on 05/17/2026
to include:
Juvenile Complaint reported in the 100 block of W. Ave. C at 1:39 AM
Suspicious Person reported in the 100 block of N. Western St. at 12:44 PM
Theft reported in the 400 block of S. Key Ave. at 11:50 PM
1 Escort
0 Motorist Assists
1 Animal Complaints
Lampasas Police Department Dispatched 5 Medical Calls and 4 Medical Transfers for
Hamilton EMS.
There were no accidents reported.
There was one arrest made:
Lawrence Anthony Olivarez, white/male, 59 years of age, was arrested in the 100
block of S. Western St. for Driving While License Invalid with Previous Convictions at
11:14 PM.
Hill Country Headlines
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⭐ Hill Country Headlines – Monday, May 18
A service of Hoffpauir Chevy
🌩️ Weather
A stormy week ahead. Full forecast below.
🚫 Jury Duty Canceled
District Clerk Edith Wagner Harrison says jury duty for this morning, May 18th, is canceled.
🚓 Police Report – Lampasas PD
Calls from Sunday: • Juvenile Complaint – 100 block W. Ave C (1:39 AM) • Suspicious Person – 100 block N. Western (12:44 PM) • Theft – 400 block S. Key (11:50 PM) • 1 Escort • 0 Motorist Assists • 1 Animal Complaint
Medical: • 5 Medical Calls • 4 Medical Transfers (Hamilton EMS)
Accidents: • None reported
Arrests: • City Arrest: 59‑year‑old Lawrence Anthony Olivarez of Lampasas – Driving While License Invalid with Previous Convictions • County Arrest: Jose Miguel Elizondo of Kempner – Three counts of Assault Causing Bodily Injury to a Family Member; Injury to a Child/Elderly/Disabled Person with Intent
Full blotter: HillCountryRadio.net
🔥 Burn Ban
The Lampasas County burn ban is lifted until 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 26.
🇺🇸 Memorial Day Closures
City offices, county offices, banks, and the Lampasas Public Library will all be closed Monday for Memorial Day.
Commissioners Court will meet Tuesday, May 26 at 9 a.m.
Lampasas City Council will still meet Monday, with workshop and regular session from 5:30–9 p.m. in Council Chambers.
🎖️ Kempner Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday, May 25 at 10 a.m. Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park Free and open to the public. A time to honor and remember those who gave their lives in service.
🏊 Lampasas Swim Camp
Wednesday, May 27 9–11 a.m. at Hanna Springs Pool Part of the city’s summer recreation lineup. More info on the City of Lampasas website.
🎆 4th of July Picnic & Games
Saturday, July 4 • 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Campbell Park Sculpture Garden Part of Lampasas’ America 250 celebration. • Contests • Field games • Music • Family activities • First 400 guests get a free sack lunch Wear your red, white & blue!
🎉 Spring Ho 2026
July 6–12 This year’s theme: “Stars, Stripes & Spring Ho Nights.” Full schedule coming soon.
🏃 Toughest 10K
Registration is open now for the July 11 race at Lampasas Middle School. Sign up: RunSignUp.com/Toughest10K
🚔 Holiday Weekend Reminder
Texas DPS is increasing patrols through May 25, watching for impaired driving, speeding, and unsafe behavior.
🌦️ Weather Forecast
• Today: Mix of sun & clouds, humid high of 86. • Tonight: Mostly cloudy, low 75. • Tuesday: Storms likely, some severe. High 85. • Wed/Thu: Storms continue, highs in the low 80s. • Friday: Showers linger, high 78. • Weekend: Rain chances decrease, highs mid‑80s. • Monday: Storms return.