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Although the look can be deceiving, this photo capuring vintage automobiles along the Lampasas downtown square was taken in March and published in the April 1, 2025 edition. The image provides a glimpse of what downtown square may have looked like years ago. FILE PHOTO

Although the look can be deceiving, this photo capuring vintage automobiles along the Lampasas downtown square was taken in March and published in the April 1, 2025 edition. The image provides a glimpse of what downtown square may have looked like years ago. FILE PHOTO

A look at 2025 behind the lens

News Staff
Monday, December 29, 2025
It’s not unusual to see cowboys lose a hold of their hats during Riata Roundup action. The annual rodeo takes place in April.
Random Distractions by Mark Montgomery

Random Distractions by Mark Montgomery

Champagne, parties and black-eyes peas

Mark Montgomery
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
As Christmas comes to a conclusion with gifts unwrapped and carols sung, we begin the slide into New Year’s. Quite honestly, it’s never been my favorite holiday. It’s always felt a lot like a Sunday afternoon — no work or school yet, but it wouldn’t be long now.
A view of the new trail developed by Forward Lampasas along Sulphur Creek near the Fourth Street bridge. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

A view of the new trail developed by Forward Lampasas along Sulphur Creek near the Fourth Street bridge. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

New Sulphur Creek trail ready for Lampasas residents

Erick Mitchell
Monday, December 22, 2025
Lampasas residents can soak in the beauty along Sulphur Creek on a new 2,200-foot-long path that extends between the Western Street and Fourth Street bridges.The project was spearheaded by Forward Lampasas, a nonprofit organization that formed earlier this year.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

Spreading the spirit of Christmas

News Staff
Monday, December 22, 2025
The Lampasas Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association hosted a Christmas Party for residents at the Lampasas Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Dec. 17. Residents were gifted with a Christmas stocking and a new large screen TV for the center’s community area.
Lampasas High School law enforcment team members celebrate at the regional compeition on Dec. 6 after learning of their success. Many law enforcement, firefighting, and EMT teams secured a place at the upcoming state competition in Febuary following the regional meet. COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas High School law enforcment team members celebrate at the regional compeition on Dec. 6 after learning of their success. Many law enforcement, firefighting, and EMT teams secured a place at the upcoming state competition in Febuary following the regional meet. COURTESY PHOTO

Badger law enforcement, firefighting, EMT teams shine

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Several Lampasas High School law enforcement, firefighting and EMT teams punched their tickets to the Texas Public Service Teachers Association state competition in February after flying high at regionals.LHS hosted the regional competition Dec. 6 with 12 other high schools.
For the month of November, Lampasas High School celebrated its Teacher of the Month Bob Davis, second from left. On hand to honor Davis is Clay Phillips, left, of Texas Farm Bureau Insurance; Assistant Principal Ryan Race and Principal Paul Weinheimer. Race said Davis “is an exceptional old-school English teacher who reaches all students with his kindness and his consistency.” COURTESY PHOTO

For the month of November, Lampasas High School celebrated its Teacher of the Month Bob Davis, second from left. On hand to honor Davis is Clay Phillips, left, of Texas Farm Bureau Insurance; Assistant Principal Ryan Race and Principal Paul Weinheimer. Race said Davis “is an exceptional old-school English teacher who reaches all students with his kindness and his consistency.” COURTESY PHOTO

High school names special faculty for November

News Staff
Monday, December 15, 2025
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Lampasas High School Principal Paul Weinheimer provides a campus update to LISD school board members during last week’s regular meeting.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Lampasas High School Principal Paul Weinheimer provides a campus update to LISD school board members during last week’s regular meeting.

LHS principal provides campus culture update

Erick Mitchell
Monday, December 15, 2025
Lampasas High School Principal Paul Weinheimer brought enthusiasm for his campus report to the school district’s Board of Trustees meeting on Dec. 8.Weinheimer noted recent academic successes and highlighted the campus’ efforts to build student character through various initiatives.
RANDOM DISTRACTIONS BY MARK MONTGOMERY

RANDOM DISTRACTIONS BY MARK MONTGOMERY

Ho! Ho! Ho! -- I believe I’ll take that

Mark Montgomery
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Legend says that long ago in Siam (now Thailand) the king would give a white elephant to someone he no longer favored. The elephant, a very sacred beast, was not allowed to be worked. Therefore, while being extremely expensive to maintain, it was useless — it was a gift of burden.
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