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Lampasas County Retired Teachers Association held its last meeting of the school year May 5. Members received certificates of appreciation for their committee and advocacy work throughout the year. Pictured are, from left, Julia Phillips, Trent Lancaster, Debbie Irvine, Sandy Brister, TP Wingo, Charlene Ruzicka, Margaret Oberender, Jani Edwards and Janet Machen. COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas County Retired Teachers Association held its last meeting of the school year May 5. Members received certificates of appreciation for their committee and advocacy work throughout the year. Pictured are, from left, Julia Phillips, Trent Lancaster, Debbie Irvine, Sandy Brister, TP Wingo, Charlene Ruzicka, Margaret Oberender, Jani Edwards and Janet Machen. COURTESY PHOTO

Retired Teachers Association earns special award to close out year

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
The Lampasas County Retired Teachers Association has been busy this school year. The group has had monthly meetings, two districtlevel meetings and one statewide meeting.On March 25, Texas Retired Teachers Association held a Virtual House of Delegates in Waco.
On hand for the presentation of the Golden Trowel Award to Past Master Mickey Edwards, in center, were Reagan, Braden and Tate Edwards, at left; Edwards’ wife, Jani Edwards; Morgan and Jay Edwards; and Kay Hewitt, at right. COURTESY PHOTO

On hand for the presentation of the Golden Trowel Award to Past Master Mickey Edwards, in center, were Reagan, Braden and Tate Edwards, at left; Edwards’ wife, Jani Edwards; Morgan and Jay Edwards; and Kay Hewitt, at right. COURTESY PHOTO

Edwards receives ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Mickey Edwards, past Master of the Saratoga Lodge Masonic Lodge #546, was awarded the Golden Trowel on May 9.Edwards’ father, John Gail Edwards, also was a past Master and Golden Trowel recipient.The award is the highest honor a local Masonic lodge can bestow upon a member.
erick mitchell | dispatch record

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Recognizing the Salvation Army chapter

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
County Judge Randy Hoyer, at left, stands alongside Dorothy Person, Cynthia Kirby and David Spradley of the local Salvation Army during Monday’s Commissioners Court meeting. The court approved a proclamation recognizing May 11-17 as Salvation Army Week in Lampasas County.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 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.

Kempner council considers new park pavilion rental fees

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, May 14, 2026
The Kempner City Council is considering new rental fees for Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park after holding a workshop at Tuesday’s regular meeting.City Manager Rebecca Ramos told the Dispatch Record the change would not affect those looking to utilize one of the park’s five pavilions.
Badger football picked up another bi-district championship in 2025. FILE PHOTO

Badger football picked up another bi-district championship in 2025. FILE PHOTO

On the Hunt:

Hunter King
Thursday, May 14, 2026
As the school year comes to an end, now feels like as good a time as any to revisit the year in athletics and to showcase what was another year filled with success for Badger Nation.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 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.Juan Molina Jr.

DISTRICT COURT

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge Debbie Garrett presiding over the day’s hearings.Defendant William Garrett Goudeau of Kempner was sentenced to 10 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

GRAND JURY

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
The Lampasas County grand jury convened Wednesday to continue the January 2026 term.Investigator Edward Hood, Investigator Wayne Hilgenberg and Investigator Jason Collins of the Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office presented information that resulted in the following indictments: Oliver Darnell York Jr.

Runoff elections to begin early voting next week

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Early voting in the Republican Party Primary and Democratic Party Primary runoff elections runs May 18-22 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Lampasas County Election Office, 407 S. Pecan St.On the Republican ballot are U.S.
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