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Michelle Allen celebrates her Associate of Applied Science degree during Commencement Exercises for Central Texas College. COURTESY PHOTO

Michelle Allen celebrates her Associate of Applied Science degree during Commencement Exercises for Central Texas College. COURTESY PHOTO

Local graduates among those honored at CTC Spring Commencement

Wendy Sledd
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Lampasas residents were among those honored during Central Texas College’s Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony, held May 8 at the Cadence Bank Center in Belton.
Scholarships presented to Lometa graduates

Scholarships presented to Lometa graduates

Scholarships presented to Lometa graduates

News Staff
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
On the evening of May 21, the L-M Garden and Civic Club awarded six Lometa graduating seniors $500 scholarships each to help with their higher education endeavors.
Jason Adams of Alamo Heights United Methodist Church in San Antonio will be the evangelist at this year’s revival. COURTESY PHOTO

Jason Adams of Alamo Heights United Methodist Church in San Antonio will be the evangelist at this year’s revival. COURTESY PHOTO

Bend UMC to host annual camp meeting June 4-7

News Staff
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
The 168th consecutive camp meeting, hosted annually by the members of Bend United Methodist Church, has been set for June 4-7. Services are held at the historic Methodist Campground on Cherokee Creek, near Chappel Community.The Rev.

Community invited to Juneteenth celebration

News Staff
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
The historic Lampasas Colored School at 514 College St. will be the site for a Lampasas Juneteenth Celebration on June 19 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Juneteenth is the date for recognition of the emancipation of slaves in Texas and the United States.
From left, Department of State Health Services staff at the Lampasas clinic, nurse Dee Edwards and specialist Tammy Pastor, pose for a photo outside the building located at 205 Water Street. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

From left, Department of State Health Services staff at the Lampasas clinic, nurse Dee Edwards and specialist Tammy Pastor, pose for a photo outside the building located at 205 Water Street. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

State health clinic offers vaccines, safety checks on child car seats

Erick Mitchell
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Lampasas County residents can receive a variety of free vaccines for children and adults at the Department of State Health Services clinic.Along with vaccine services, the clinic also offers assistance with child safety seats.The clinic is located at 205 Water St. in Lampasas.
The ’36 Club will host this year’s Saucy Salsa Contest at the County Fair July 8-10. METRO CREATIVE GRAPHICS PHOTO

The ’36 Club will host this year’s Saucy Salsa Contest at the County Fair July 8-10. METRO CREATIVE GRAPHICS PHOTO

Get Saucy: County Fair to host salsa contest

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
The County Fair, held in conjunction with the Spring Ho Festival, is set for July 8-10 at the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 401 S. Chestnut St.To spice things up this year, the ’36 Club – which hosts the County Fair – is planning a Saucy Salsa Contest.Salsa must be fresh, not canned.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Lampasas ISD’s Joni Summers will retire this June after 34-plus years in the district.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Lampasas ISD’s Joni Summers will retire this June after 34-plus years in the district.

Joni Summers: Three decades behind the desk at Lampasas ISD

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Superintendents at Lampasas ISD may come and go, but Joni Summers has been a constant presence in the district’s administration office for more than 34 years.In June, Summers will retire from her role as secretary to the superintendent and assistant superintendent.

COLLEGE HONORS

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITYSouthern New Hampshire University has announced its honor students for the Spring 2026 term.Named to the President’s List are Cheyanne Stuart and Rebecca Sims of Lampasas; and Alexandria Calhoun and Kayleah Harkins of Kempner.
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