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RKJ Construction employees prepare to pour cement for the bridge support footings. Rex Johnson of RKJ Construction and his late wife were donors of the land that has become Cooper Spring Nature Park. COURTESY PHOTO

RKJ Construction employees prepare to pour cement for the bridge support footings. Rex Johnson of RKJ Construction and his late wife were donors of the land that has become Cooper Spring Nature Park. COURTESY PHOTO

New addition planned at Cooper Spring Nature Park

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Work has begun at Cooper Spring Nature Park to add a new feature to the area.Employees of RKJ Construction and city of Lampasas staff have laid the foundation for a new footbridge over Spring Branch, the creek to the south of the pavilion at the park.
Burnet County AgriLife Extension Agent Kelly Tarla enlightened L-M Garden and Civic Club members with a presentation on native trees in the Texas Hill Country. COURTESY PHOTO

Burnet County AgriLife Extension Agent Kelly Tarla enlightened L-M Garden and Civic Club members with a presentation on native trees in the Texas Hill Country. COURTESY PHOTO

Garden Club members dive into native trees

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
The L-M Garden and Civic Club met Monday evening at the club building in Lometa.Guest speaker was Kelly Tarla, Burnet County AgriLife Extension agent. She gave an informative presentation on native trees to plant in the Hill Country.

Bridge players earn prizes at recent outing

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Winners at the recent May 11 Community Bridge outing were Margaret Oberender, first; Mary Lou Laird, second; and Sharon Newsom, third.Barbara Mullican and Sharon Newsom won the prize for the highest round, and Pattie Spradley and Linda Williams won the slam prize.
FILE PHOTO

FILE PHOTO

Observances planned in Kempner, Lampasas

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
A Memorial Day ceremony will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at the Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park in Kempner. Another ceremony is set for 11:30 a.m. at the Lampasas County Courthouse. The American Legion Briggs Wright Post 277 also issued a flag etiquette reminder: On Memorial Day, the U.S.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
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COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

FFA members are state-bound

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Lampasas FFA public speakers who advanced from district competed May 15 at the area contest in Lavernia. Leah Walker, at left, took first in Plant Science and will advance to state. Bailey Gutierrez, at right, placed first in Extemporaneous Public Speaking and will move on to the state contest.
Michaela White has been named an FFA Area VII officer. COURTESY PHOTO

Michaela White has been named an FFA Area VII officer. COURTESY PHOTO

NEWSMAKERS

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
LAMPASAS FFA MEMBER CHOSEN AS AREA VII OFFICERCongratulations go to Lampasas FFA member Michaela White, who has been elected an Area VII officer.This is the first time Lampasas has had a member elected to area office in more than 15 years, according to FFA adviser Judy Hail.
erick mitchell | dispatch record Museum volunteers are shown working to clear the gift shop area, which sustained damage May 10 when rain came through a leaky roof. Serve Pro representatives were on hand with their equipment to remove the water and excess moisture from the main floor of the building.

erick mitchell | dispatch record Museum volunteers are shown working to clear the gift shop area, which sustained damage May 10 when rain came through a leaky roof. Serve Pro representatives were on hand with their equipment to remove the water and excess moisture from the main floor of the building.

Museum closed while undergoing roof repairs

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, May 21, 2026
The Lampasas County Museum is working toward recovery after Mother’s Day rains flooded the building through a leaky roof. The museum will remain closed for the rest of the summer due to damage sustained.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
The following arrests were reported to the Lampasas Dispatch Record by area law enforcement officials. The Dispatch Record prints the name and charge(s) of people arrested on at least one Class B misdemeanor – or more serious – charge.

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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