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At right, Lampasas ’36 Club member Amy McDaniel is installed as the Texas Greater Federation of Women’s Clubs new recording secretary. COURTESY PHOTO

At right, Lampasas ’36 Club member Amy McDaniel is installed as the Texas Greater Federation of Women’s Clubs new recording secretary. COURTESY PHOTO

’36 Club members earn accolades at state convention

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Lampasas ’36 Club members Susan Detrick and Amy McDaniel earned certificates in state award categories at the 129th Spring Convention of the Texas Greater Federation of Women’s Clubs, held in San Antonio April 30 through May 3.
On hand to recognize the dedication of the historical medallion at Rock Church Cemetery are Lampasas County Historical Commission members, from left to right, Peggy Wolfe, Janie Potts, Lenora Isenhour and Clydell Wallace; Rock Church Cemetery Association President Cory Craft; Charlotte Myrick; and Allen Craft, cemetery association vice president. COURTESY PHOTO

On hand to recognize the dedication of the historical medallion at Rock Church Cemetery are Lampasas County Historical Commission members, from left to right, Peggy Wolfe, Janie Potts, Lenora Isenhour and Clydell Wallace; Rock Church Cemetery Association President Cory Craft; Charlotte Myrick; and Allen Craft, cemetery association vice president. COURTESY PHOTO

Rock Church Cemetery Association dedicates newly received historical medallion

Clydell Wallace
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Rock Church Cemetery, a historic Texas cemetery, has been granted a historical medallion by the Texas Historical Commission.
The Lampasas County Museum will honor Purple Heart recipients on May 23 at 2 p.m. METRO CREATIVE GRAPHICS

The Lampasas County Museum will honor Purple Heart recipients on May 23 at 2 p.m. METRO CREATIVE GRAPHICS

Museum to host program honoring Purple Heart awardees

Randy Mcguire
Monday, May 11, 2026
The Lampasas County Museum Foundation is honoring all Lampasas County Purple Heart awardees this Memorial Day with a short program and roundtable discussion on May 23 at 2 p.m.Awardees are asked to stop by the museum at 303 S. Western St. in Lampasas any Friday or Saturday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD County Judge Randy Hoyer presents a Poppy Day proclamation from the Lampasas County Commissioners Court to a group of representatives from the Briggs-Wright American Legion Post 277 Auxiliary of Lampasas. Poppy Day will be recognized May 22, when residents are invited to wear a red poppy to honor those who lost their lives fighting for our freedom.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD County Judge Randy Hoyer presents a Poppy Day proclamation from the Lampasas County Commissioners Court to a group of representatives from the Briggs-Wright American Legion Post 277 Auxiliary of Lampasas. Poppy Day will be recognized May 22, when residents are invited to wear a red poppy to honor those who lost their lives fighting for our freedom.

Poppy Day to recognize the fallen military

Submitted By Shanna Sibberson
Monday, May 11, 2026
Each year on the last Friday of May, the American Legion Auxiliary units throughout the U.S provide red poppies to wear to honor the fallen soldiers who have given their lives during battle.This ritual began at the end of World War I.
Saratoga Masonic Lodge #546 AF&AM awarded the 2026 Lamar Medals to six Lampasas County teachers. Pictured, left to right, are Mickey Edwards of Lodge #546; Monica Garza, Taylor Creek Elementary honoree; Jennifer Gibbs – Hanna Springs Elementary honoree; Judith Brown – Lampasas High School honoree; Lauren January – Lampasas Middle School honoree; Mercedes Almaguer – Lometa ISD; John Easler of Lodge #546; and Jenny Bowden Roberts – Kline Whitis Elementary honoree. COURTESY PHOTO

Saratoga Masonic Lodge #546 AF&AM awarded the 2026 Lamar Medals to six Lampasas County teachers. Pictured, left to right, are Mickey Edwards of Lodge #546; Monica Garza, Taylor Creek Elementary honoree; Jennifer Gibbs – Hanna Springs Elementary honoree; Judith Brown – Lampasas High School honoree; Lauren January – Lampasas Middle School honoree; Mercedes Almaguer – Lometa ISD; John Easler of Lodge #546; and Jenny Bowden Roberts – Kline Whitis Elementary honoree. COURTESY PHOTO

Saratoga Lodge presents Lamar Medals to teachers

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Saratoga Masonic Lodge #546 held its annual ceremony May 2 to present Lamar Medals to teachers from the various school campuses in Lampasas County. A large group of guests including family members, friends and school administrators was on hand for the ceremony.
COURTESY PHOTO At left, Chris McNutt, president of Texas Gun Rights, poses for a photo in Washington, D.C. alonside Kyle Rittenhouse. Both McNutt and Rittenhouse will be in Lampasas on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. Rittenhouse serves as the Texas Gun Rights’ partnership director and firearms instructor.

COURTESY PHOTO At left, Chris McNutt, president of Texas Gun Rights, poses for a photo in Washington, D.C. alonside Kyle Rittenhouse. Both McNutt and Rittenhouse will be in Lampasas on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. Rittenhouse serves as the Texas Gun Rights’ partnership director and firearms instructor.

Gun rights advocate to bring his message to Lampasas next week

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Conservative gun rights activist Chris McNutt will discuss legislative wins and future plans at Texas First Conservative Alliance’s monthly meeting Tuesday evening. The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. at Lampasas Community Church, 1601 E. Fourth St.
COURTESY PHOTO Michael Morse, the late son of Beatrice and Charles Morse Sr. of Lampasas, has been recognized with a memorial park bench for his contributions to the Frio County community. At the time of his death in October 2024, he served as sheriff of Frio County.

COURTESY PHOTO Michael Morse, the late son of Beatrice and Charles Morse Sr. of Lampasas, has been recognized with a memorial park bench for his contributions to the Frio County community. At the time of his death in October 2024, he served as sheriff of Frio County.

NEWSMAKERS

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
FRIO COUNTY HONORS LATE SHERIFF A memorial bench has been placed at the Frio County Community Fishing Pond as a lasting tribute to the late Michael Morse.Morse was elected Frio County sheriff in 2020 and served until his death in October 2024 after a battle with cancer.
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Poppy Day proclamation signed

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Members of the Briggs Wright Post Auxiliary Unit 277 stand alongside Lampasas County Judge Randy Hoyer after the commissioners court proclaimed May 22 as Poppy Day during the court’s regular meeting on April 27.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
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