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Seat belt safety a priority, police lieutenant says

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, May 21, 2026
In 2025, nearly 1,000 Texans died in traffic crashes while not wearing a seat belt, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Through the end of this month, the state agency is making seat belt safety a focus with its “Click it or Ticket” campaign.Lampasas Police Department Patrol Lt.
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Be careful where you step

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
A copperhead suns itself on rocks near Kempner. Copperheads’ spring breeding season lasts from late February into May, and they remain active in warm spring weather.

Breakfast, lunch meals offered over summer break

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Lampasas ISD Nutrition Services is offering summer meals for children. Meals are served at Hanna Springs Elementary School Monday through Friday (except Memorial Day) through June 19, and at Taylor Creek Elementary Monday through Thursday from June 1-25.Breakfast is served from 7:30-9:30 a.m.

Summer Reading program begins

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Registration for the Lampasas Public Library’s Summer Reading program has begun.During June, there will be programs for children ages 3-10, teens ages 11-17, and adults ages 18 and up.To participate in the Reading Challenge, sign up and receive a reading log. Prizes are available.
Assistant Superintendent Dana Holcomb, center, is surrounded by family members who were on hand at the Lampasas ISD end-of-year event to celebrate his service to the school district and his upcoming retirement. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Assistant Superintendent Dana Holcomb, center, is surrounded by family members who were on hand at the Lampasas ISD end-of-year event to celebrate his service to the school district and his upcoming retirement. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

After 32 years, Holcomb says goodbye

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, May 21, 2026
From the classroom to the football field, and all the way to the administration office, Dana Holcomb has poured his heart and soul into Lampasas ISD for 32 years.
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COURTESY PHOTO

Congratulations, Lometa Class of 2026!

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Commencement exercises will take place tonight for the Lometa High School graduating class. Pictured are, front row from left, Selie Hodge, Madalyn Griffith, Teagan Brooks, Makynzie Andrade, Sara Hobson, Madison Henry, Katherin Hernandez-Pineda, Kari Greiner and Jewel Groves.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
PURPLE HEART PROGRAMDue to recent water damage at the Lampasas County Museum, the May 23 program to honor Purple Heart recipients has been moved to First Texas Bank. The short program and roundtable discussion will start at 2 p.m.
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