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School buses will be required to utilize three-point safety harnesses for riders by the Sept. 1, 2029 deadline set by the Texas Legislature. Lampasas administrators say only 20 of the district’s fleet currently comply with the new regulations. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

School buses will be required to utilize three-point safety harnesses for riders by the Sept. 1, 2029 deadline set by the Texas Legislature. Lampasas administrators say only 20 of the district’s fleet currently comply with the new regulations. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas ISD takes first step toward bus fleet upgrade

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, June 4, 2026
After receiving voter approval in the May 3 bond election, Lampasas Independent School District is taking steps to acquire 15 new school buses.

Three meetings set this month to unveil I-14 route study

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, June 4, 2026
The Texas Department of Transportation Brownwood District will host three in-person meetings in June to gather public input on the future route of Interstate-14 from Copperas Cove to Lometa.Currently, TxDOT is conducting a feasibility study on the potential I-14 route.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026
FREE CONCERTS ON TAPThe Lampasas County Chamber Music Festival is offering two concerts this week. On Friday at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Lisa Clement will perform piano music by Bach, Chopin and Florian Christl, a young German composer. Box lunches will be served after the concert.
Lampasas High School hosted its Little Badger Theatre camp last week. Pictured above are campers and counselors who participated in the five-day camp that concluded with a performance of “Winnie the Pooh.” COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas High School hosted its Little Badger Theatre camp last week. Pictured above are campers and counselors who participated in the five-day camp that concluded with a performance of “Winnie the Pooh.” COURTESY PHOTO

Once again, Little Badger Theatre Camp a success

News Staff
Monday, June 1, 2026

Adamsville VFD Auxiliary gears up for Cowboy Ball

Erick Mitchell
Monday, June 1, 2026
It’s time to put on the dancing boots and get ready for the Adamsville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary’s Cowboy Ball on June 13 at The Landing, at the Bar 17 Ranch.The event will include everything from fresh barbecue to live music and, of course, dancing.

Peaches available from Kiwanis Club

News Staff
Monday, June 1, 2026
The Kiwanis Club of Lampasas is offering a 22-pound box of Texas peaches for $60. Funds raised help support local scholarships. Order deadline is June 19. To place an order, call Randy Morris at 512-556-6220 or Lampasas Lawyer PLLC at 512-556-6228; or mail a check to Kiwanis Club, P.O.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Vintage vehicles congregate at the Keystone

News Staff
Monday, June 1, 2026
The Lampasas Auto Company hosted the San Antonio Model T Ford Club Friday though Saturday. Vintage vehicles could be seen outside the historic Keystone Star Hotel property Friday afternoon before visitors visited other popular spots in and around Lampasas.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Foam party draws a crowd

News Staff
Monday, June 1, 2026
The Lampasas Public Library offered a foam party and cool treats outside in its park to help celebrate the start of its Summer Reading programs. Reading logs are available for children to track their reading in June, and prizes are offered for those who reach various milestones.
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