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The Cooper Spring Nature Park Foundation fundraiser was a sold-out event. lynn greenwood | courtesy photo

The Cooper Spring Nature Park Foundation fundraiser was a sold-out event. lynn greenwood | courtesy photo

Fish fry raises funds for Cooper Spring Nature Park

News Staff
Thursday, April 30, 2026
April 25 saw the inaugural Cooper Spring Nature Park Foundation fundraiser hosted at the park. A fish fry dinner and music entertainment highlighted the evening.“In general, the weather was beautiful and, thanks to recent rains, the flowers were blooming!
These students are all UIL regional qualifiers for their performance in academics, speech, debate and One-Act Play. courtesy photo

These students are all UIL regional qualifiers for their performance in academics, speech, debate and One-Act Play. courtesy photo

LHS sees success at UIL Regional meet

News Staff
Thursday, April 30, 2026
The Lampasas High School academics, speech and debate, and One-Act Play competitors had a successful weekend in Nacogdoches at the UIL Regionals April 24-25.
Post Adjutant John Fingerhut, left, and Post Chaplain Harry Hollister display the charter that officially recognizes the renaming of the Briggs Wright Post No. 277. MARTIN RODRIGUEZ | COURTESY PHOTO

Post Adjutant John Fingerhut, left, and Post Chaplain Harry Hollister display the charter that officially recognizes the renaming of the Briggs Wright Post No. 277. MARTIN RODRIGUEZ | COURTESY PHOTO

American Legion Post renamed to honor late Bob Wright, Jamie Briggs

News Staff
Monday, April 27, 2026
A sizable group gathered April 22 at the Lampasas County Courthouse for a dedication ceremony that officially recognized the renaming of American Legion Post 277 in Lampasas as the Briggs Wright Post No. 277.
All 619 Taylor Creek Elementary School students played a part in this infinity symbol that recognizes April as Autism Awareness month. COURTESY PHOTO

All 619 Taylor Creek Elementary School students played a part in this infinity symbol that recognizes April as Autism Awareness month. COURTESY PHOTO

Taylor Creek students recognize Autism Awareness month

News Staff
Monday, April 27, 2026
All 619 Taylor Creek Elementary School students came together this month to celebrate Autism Awareness and neurodiversity.The efforts were led by Katie Beshore, a special education teacher at Taylor Creek Elementary.
Friday’s Riata Roundup Rodeo provided a night of family fun. From left, Kaila and Wren Rogers pose for a photo just outside the 580 Sports Park rodeo arena. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Friday’s Riata Roundup Rodeo provided a night of family fun. From left, Kaila and Wren Rogers pose for a photo just outside the 580 Sports Park rodeo arena. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Enjoying Rodeo nights

News Staff
Monday, April 27, 2026
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

LAFTA engages children in the arts during annual event

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Taylor Brayton gets his forehead painted by Lampasas High School student Hayden McKee during the Lampasas Association for the Arts’ Arts in the Park for Kids event on Saturday.Local youth and adults took part in all kinds of arts and crafts at the annual LAFTA event.
bob caughron | courtesy photo

bob caughron | courtesy photo

Lodge presents community award

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Saratoga Masonic Lodge #546 of Lampasas presented David Holloman, at left, the Community Builders Award for 2026. The presentation was made April 16.
Bridge players, clockwise from bottom left, Debra Hull, Christine Vann, Tom Casbeer and Barbara Hampton were among those who gathered for Community Bridge. The next play date is May 11. COURTESY PHOT0

Bridge players, clockwise from bottom left, Debra Hull, Christine Vann, Tom Casbeer and Barbara Hampton were among those who gathered for Community Bridge. The next play date is May 11. COURTESY PHOT0

Community Bridge draws large group of card players

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Community Bridge met April 13 with six tables of players competing. Margaret Oberender took first place, Martha Barrett was second, and Jim Hutchinson came in third.High round was claimed by Carolyn Anderson and Margaret Oberender. The slam prize went unclaimed for the second month in a row.

Central Texas chorus wins medals at Houston competition

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Chisholm Trail Chorus, the premier women’s a cappella group in Central Texas, garnered three major awards at a regional contest recently in Houston.The group earned First Place Division A; Third Place overall; and Most Improved in the competition among eight choruses from Texas and Louisiana.
Holly Hines, at right, garnered the Best in Show Award for her arrangement using dark-purple ranunculus. Sheri Stone presented the award on behalf of the L-M Garden and Civic Club. COURTESY PHOT0

Holly Hines, at right, garnered the Best in Show Award for her arrangement using dark-purple ranunculus. Sheri Stone presented the award on behalf of the L-M Garden and Civic Club. COURTESY PHOT0

L-M Garden Club holds annual flower show

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
On the evening of April 20, L-M Garden and Civic Club held its annual Flower Show. Although it was a wet, cold and windy evening, there were many entries and members enjoyed lots of fun.
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