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Sulphur Creek Urgent Care is having a new clinic built on Central Texas Expressway for owner Michele Kent and her medical staff. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Sulphur Creek Urgent Care is having a new clinic built on Central Texas Expressway for owner Michele Kent and her medical staff. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Construction up in Lampasas, and trend expected to continue

Hunter King
Monday, June 1, 2026
The city of Lampasas has experienced an uptick in construction projects undertaken over the last year, and according to City Secretary Kayleigh Stanley and Interim City Manager Erin Harrison, construction numbers should continue to be up moving forward.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, June 1, 2026
OUTDOOR BURNING MAY CONTINUE County Judge Randy Hoyer has agreed to the continued lifting of the countywide burn ban. Outdoor burning will be allowed until June 22 at 5 p.m.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

Heading to officer camp

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Flames officers for the coming year at Lampasas High School are, from left to right, Gabriella Schlipp, Carly-Etta Renshaw, Avalyn Southard, Zoey Rivas and Hartley Johnson.
This container is filled with Santo cilantro, peppermint swiss chard, romaine lettuce and Snapshot Plumblossom snapdragon. COURTESY PHOTO | MELINDAMYERS.COM

This container is filled with Santo cilantro, peppermint swiss chard, romaine lettuce and Snapshot Plumblossom snapdragon. COURTESY PHOTO | MELINDAMYERS.COM

Flavorful herb gardens enhance outdoor gatherings

Melinda Myers
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Make it fun and convenient to add some homegrown flavor to cookouts, garden parties and meals. Grow a few herbs in containers on a patio, deck or balcony.Set a pot near the grill and fill it with favorite grilling herbs.
erick mitchell | dispatch record

erick mitchell | dispatch record

Auxiliary members recognize Poppy Day

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Ladies from the Briggs-Wright American Legion Post 277 Auxiliary set up at Country Kitchen last week to offer red poppies of remembrance leading up to Memorial Day. Poppy Day offers a way to honor fallen military service members.

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
We would like to help get your group’s event(s) listed in the Dispatch Record Calendar. The listing of community events and meetings is free.Calendar items must be in writing. Email to news@lampasas. com, or mail to: Calendar Lampasas Dispatch Record P.O.
Conner Keele has completed his degree at Trinity University. courtesy photo

Conner Keele has completed his degree at Trinity University. courtesy photo

TRINITY UNIVERSITY

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Trinity UniversityConner Harrison Keele graduated from Trinity University during commencement ceremonies held May 16, 2026.Keele earned a Bachelor of Science in business/ finance while also excelling as a student-athlete.

City cautions residents about illegal dumping

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
City officials have expressed concerns about what they term illegal dumping on city-owned property.In a letter to Lampasas residents, Interim City Manager Erin Harrison noted that unauthorized disposal of trash, brush, construction debris or any other materials on public land is prohibited.
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