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At far left is CPRA judge Bill Herbert, a former four-time CPRA saddle bronc champion. He awaits with entrants for the start of the team roping event at the 2023 Riata Roundup Rodeo held at the 580 West Sports Complex in Lampasas. file photo

At far left is CPRA judge Bill Herbert, a former four-time CPRA saddle bronc champion. He awaits with entrants for the start of the team roping event at the 2023 Riata Roundup Rodeo held at the 580 West Sports Complex in Lampasas. file photo

Riata Roundup Rodeo & LTX BBQ Fest set for April 25-27

Erick Mitchell
Monday, April 15, 2024
This year’s edition of the Riata Roundup Rodeo & LTX BBQ Fest will take place at the 580 Sports Complex from April 25-27.Vendor booths have sold out for the event, but those looking to register their youngster for mutton busting or the barbecue cook-off may do so.
The late Ray Fitzgerald reads through the manuscript “The Soul of a Cowboy.” He was a top hand, a poet, served our country as a Marine and treated his horses well. joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

The late Ray Fitzgerald reads through the manuscript “The Soul of a Cowboy.” He was a top hand, a poet, served our country as a Marine and treated his horses well. joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

Hello, I love you!

Joycesarah Mccabe
Monday, April 15, 2024
We've all had those moments when someone crosses our mind, and we think we should call them, stop by or send a text. Occasionally, we might do it, but often our hours turn into days and our days into weeks, and before we know it, another month has passed us by.
Onlookers at W.M. Brook Park take photos and videos of totality as darkness fell over Lampasas during the solar eclipse on Monday afternoon. hunter king | DISPATCH RECORD

Onlookers at W.M. Brook Park take photos and videos of totality as darkness fell over Lampasas during the solar eclipse on Monday afternoon. hunter king | DISPATCH RECORD

Hundreds gather at Brook Park to view total solar eclipse

Hunter King
Thursday, April 11, 2024
The total solar eclipse that swept through Lampasas this week brought hundreds of people into town to take part of the event. Many of them gathered in W.M. Brook Park to experience the eclipse and longer period of totality.
Library’s Painted Chair auction set for April 27

Library’s Painted Chair auction set for April 27

Library’s Painted Chair auction set for April 27

News Staff
Thursday, April 11, 2024
The annual Painted Chair fundraiser auction at Lampasas Public Library will be held April 27 in honor of a late community member.The fundraiser, held each of the three years previously, has been renamed the Katherine Mezger Painted Chair Event to honor a former member of the Library Advisory Board.

New exhibits planned at Lampasas County Museum

News Staff
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Now that the long-anticipated total eclipse event of 2024 is over, the Lampasas County Museum is moving on to new exhibits.An exhibit sponsored by the East Lampasas Conservatorship will be set up next, museum officials have reported.
Dr. Nat Gopalswamy addresses an audience at the Lampasas Public Library. The NASA scientist also was at the 580 Sports Complex Monday to study features of the sun during the eclipse. erick mitchell | Lampasas Dispatch Record

Dr. Nat Gopalswamy addresses an audience at the Lampasas Public Library. The NASA scientist also was at the 580 Sports Complex Monday to study features of the sun during the eclipse. erick mitchell | Lampasas Dispatch Record

NASA scientist discusses his solar weather research

Erick Mitchell
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
A group of more than 50 Lampasas County residents listened to NASA’s Dr.Natchimuthuk “Nat” Gopalswamy discuss how the sun’s corona affects us on Earth through solar weather.Gopalswamy was at the Lampasas Public Library Friday for the presentation.
Pollinators, like this swallowtail butterfly on a coneflower, will help boost your garden’s productivity. courtesy photo | melindamyers.com

Pollinators, like this swallowtail butterfly on a coneflower, will help boost your garden’s productivity. courtesy photo | melindamyers.com

Cost-cutting ways to stretch the planting budget

Melinda Myers
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
If your wish list is larger than your garden and landscape budget, you are not alone. Whether you are a new or experienced gardener, a few cost-cutting strategies can help maximize the beauty and productivity of your landscape and gardens even when dollars are limited.
At the March 25 Lampasas City Council meeting, council members recognized Lampasas Police Sgt. Investigator Tim Ryan for his 30 years of service with the department. He is pictured here with Mayor Herb Pearce and members of the council. COURTESY PHOTO | CITY OF LAMPASAS

At the March 25 Lampasas City Council meeting, council members recognized Lampasas Police Sgt. Investigator Tim Ryan for his 30 years of service with the department. He is pictured here with Mayor Herb Pearce and members of the council. COURTESY PHOTO | CITY OF LAMPASAS

LPD investigator honored for long service

News Staff
Thursday, April 4, 2024
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