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Chamber music festival to hold concert this weekend

News Staff
Monday, September 29, 2025
Lampasas County Chamber Music Festival will hold a fundraiser concert Oct. 4 at 3 p.m., hosted by Joe and Cindy Abel.The concert will take place in the offices of MD Abel Co., at the historic Manuel Hardware Building, 401 E. Third St. in Lampasas.Admission is free.
Boots and Blazers Ball attendees scope out items available for auction in last year’s event. FILE PHOTO

Boots and Blazers Ball attendees scope out items available for auction in last year’s event. FILE PHOTO

LAFTA planning for annual Boots and Blazers Ball

Erick Mitchell
Monday, September 29, 2025
Lampasas Association for the Arts is gearing up to host its biggest fundraiser yet with the Boots and Blazers Ball on Oct. 11 at the Hanna Springs Sculpture Garden.The event will celebrate LAFTA’s 20th year of promoting the arts to all ages in Lampasas County.
Random Distractions by Mark Montgomery

Random Distractions by Mark Montgomery

Speedos and sport coats

Mark Montgomery
Thursday, September 25, 2025
“Be humble.” -- Tin Cup“Be kind.” -- Kurt VonnegutWell, this summer I missed another opportunity to get myself a Speedo. I’ve often dreamed of winsomely strutting around the pool, getting deep sighs from ladies and darting, jealous glances from men. (Well, it could happen.
Amateur Archeologists of Texas owner Gabriel DeLaune showcases his collection of arrowheads at Saturday’s Indian Artifact & Mineral and Gem Show hosted by Vision Lampasas. Adam Barrios| Dispatch Record

Amateur Archeologists of Texas owner Gabriel DeLaune showcases his collection of arrowheads at Saturday’s Indian Artifact & Mineral and Gem Show hosted by Vision Lampasas. Adam Barrios| Dispatch Record

Soaking in Native American history

News Staff
Thursday, September 25, 2025
erick mitchell | dispatch record

erick mitchell | dispatch record

County recognizes upcoming church anniversary

News Staff
Thursday, September 25, 2025
At center, Lampasas County Judge Randy Hoyer presents a proclamation celebrating St. Mary’s Episcopal Church’s 150th anniversary in Lampasas to Rev. William Fowler and other congregation members after Monday’s Commissioners Court meeting.
From left are students Kash Kreider, Shade Clouds, Trigg Hill and Bentley Larsen as they present their Bill of Rights poster during class on Wednesday. Erick Mitchell | Dispatch Record

From left are students Kash Kreider, Shade Clouds, Trigg Hill and Bentley Larsen as they present their Bill of Rights poster during class on Wednesday. Erick Mitchell | Dispatch Record

Students talk Bill of Rights on Constitution Day

Erick Mitchell
Monday, September 22, 2025
Each year during the week that includes Constitution Day (Sept. 17), students in Texas schools honor Celebrate Freedom Week to highlight the ideals on which the United States was founded.
Norma Rude was named Support Staff Member for August at the high school. She is presented her certificate by Lampasas High School Assistant Principal Ryan Race, at left, and Texas Farm Bureau’s Clay Phillips. Courtesy PHOTO

Norma Rude was named Support Staff Member for August at the high school. She is presented her certificate by Lampasas High School Assistant Principal Ryan Race, at left, and Texas Farm Bureau’s Clay Phillips. Courtesy PHOTO

LHS recognizes August teachers of the month

News Staff
Monday, September 22, 2025
Raul Reyes was in Lampasas last week to speak to the Texas First Conservative Alliance gathering at the Lampasas County Office Building conference room. dianne mouw | courtesy photo

Raul Reyes was in Lampasas last week to speak to the Texas First Conservative Alliance gathering at the Lampasas County Office Building conference room. dianne mouw | courtesy photo

Raul Reyes makes Lampasas stop to speak with conservatives

News Staff
Monday, September 22, 2025
Texas First Conservative Alliance hosted the retired Lt. Col. Raul Reyes Jr. at its meeting on Sept. 16.Reyes has campaigned as a strong conservative voice for Texas and previously ran for the U.S. Congress.
Pete Harris was one of two attendees to reach the 6-gallon donation mark with the American Red Cross. COURTESY PHOTO

Pete Harris was one of two attendees to reach the 6-gallon donation mark with the American Red Cross. COURTESY PHOTO

Blood drive draws large number of donors

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
The American Red Cross Lampasas Community Blood Drive held Sept. 9 was a big success, drive coordinator Wanda Lang said.Seventy participants donated 73 units of blood.
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Celebrating Storm’s 75th birthday with a game of cornhole

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Dozens of Lampasas County residents competed in Storm’s Drive-In’s cornhole tournament on Saturday to celebrate the iconic Lampasas restaurant’s 75th anniversary and attempt to win cash prizes and a set of custom Storm’s cornhole boards.
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