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LAFTA has distributed over 70 popsicles developed by sixth-grade Lampasas Middle School art students to 25 different businesses. Here is a glance at some of the popsicles that can be found around town. The city-wide art installation serves as a precursor to Saturday’s Arts in the Park for Kids. COURTESY PHOT0

LAFTA has distributed over 70 popsicles developed by sixth-grade Lampasas Middle School art students to 25 different businesses. Here is a glance at some of the popsicles that can be found around town. The city-wide art installation serves as a precursor to Saturday’s Arts in the Park for Kids. COURTESY PHOT0

‘Popsicles on the Loose’ leads into Arts in the Park for Kids

Erick Mitchell
Monday, April 13, 2026
To promote its Arts in the Parks for Kids event this Saturday, the Lampasas Association for the Arts is hosting its first ever city-wide art installation, “Popsicles on the Loose,” through April 26.
Hanna Springs Principal Lindsay Duhon provides LISD trustees a campus update during Monday’s school board meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Hanna Springs Principal Lindsay Duhon provides LISD trustees a campus update during Monday’s school board meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Hanna Springs principal highlights student achievement in campus update

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Hanna Springs Elementary School Principal Lindsay Duhon allowed students to share their successes during Monday’s campus report to the Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees.
The Riata Roundup Rodeo court makes its way around the 580 Sports Complex rodeo arena at last year’s event. FILE PHOTO

The Riata Roundup Rodeo court makes its way around the 580 Sports Complex rodeo arena at last year’s event. FILE PHOTO

Riata Roundup to feature four days of rodeo fun

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Dirt from bucking broncs and bulls will fill the air at the 580 Sports Complex’s rodeo arena for the Riata Roundup Rodeo. The rodeo action is set for April 22-25.

Local Aggies to gather for Muster tradition

News Staff
Monday, April 6, 2026
On April 21, all former and current students of Texas A&M University, their family and friends are invited to uphold a century-old tradition by gathering at the Lampasas County Muster, hosted by the Lampasas County A&M Club.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

Wright honored for volunteer work

News Staff
Monday, April 6, 2026
Carol Wright of Lampasas, center, garnered the Outstanding Clubwoman Volunteer Award presented by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs Texas Capital District at its Spring Convention held April 1.
When it comes to the doctor’s office, certified health and wellness coach Danae De Guelle reminds readers to not be afraid of asking questions about your health. METRO CREATIVE GRAPHIC

When it comes to the doctor’s office, certified health and wellness coach Danae De Guelle reminds readers to not be afraid of asking questions about your health. METRO CREATIVE GRAPHIC

Nobody is going to fight harder than you

Danae De Guelle
Monday, April 6, 2026
Think about the last time you sat in a doctor’s office. Did you say everything you meant to say? Did you ask every question you came in with? Or did you edit yourself, decide something wasn’t worth mentioning, and walk out feeling like you got only half of what you needed?
Kid on a Pony, under the direction of Don Douglas, will provide music during the Cooper Spring Nature Park Foundation fish fry event on April 25. COURTESY PHOT0

Kid on a Pony, under the direction of Don Douglas, will provide music during the Cooper Spring Nature Park Foundation fish fry event on April 25. COURTESY PHOT0

First annual Cooper Spring fish fry fundraiser set for April 25

News Staff
Monday, April 6, 2026
The Cooper Spring Nature Park Foundation will host its first fundraiser for the park.A fish fry -- featuring fish, French fries, hush puppies, coleslaw, dessert and a drink -- will be held April 25 from 5-8 p.m. at the Nature Park, 100 N. Hackberry.
RANDOM DISTRACTIONS BY MARK MONTGOMERY

RANDOM DISTRACTIONS BY MARK MONTGOMERY

Never trust a simple task

Mark Montgomery
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Why are we constantly subjected to statements and instructions that just aren’t true? It’s a vexation to the spirit to start on a project or put energy into some activity that’s based on a pile of twaddle.These disappointments often seem attached to what appear to be the simplest of challenges.
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