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A new scoreboard at Badger Field is ready for the football season. Lampasas ISD Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe said ad sponsors have helped pay for the scoreboard. Others interested in sponsorship should contact Justin Reeves at reevesj@lisdtx.org. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

A new scoreboard at Badger Field is ready for the football season. Lampasas ISD Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe said ad sponsors have helped pay for the scoreboard. Others interested in sponsorship should contact Justin Reeves at reevesj@lisdtx.org. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Facilities ready for school year

Lampasas Independent School District has been working hard to prepare its facilities for the start of the 2024-25 school year. A new scoreboard at Badger Field is one of those checklist items that has been completed.

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Lampasas Middle School will hold its Meet the Teacher event Monday from 5-6 p.m. Students will receive their schedules for the new year and be able to meet their teachers.Meet the Teacher for Lampasas ISD elementary students is Tuesday from 5-6 p.m.
Katelyn Martin had the opportunity to model dress designs at the Central Texas College Fashion Showcase earlier this month. courtesy photo

Katelyn Martin had the opportunity to model dress designs at the Central Texas College Fashion Showcase earlier this month. courtesy photo

Lampasas mom and daughter participate in Fashion Showcase at CTC

The College for Kids Fashionista Design Course held a showcase July 20 at Central Texas College to celebrate budding talent by young students and the latest collection from fashion designer and CTC instructor Miriam Schenk.Schenk has more than 20 years in the fashion industry.
From left, Lampasas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors Chairman Marshall Brewer and secretary Philip Garrett look on during Thursday’s meeting, which was held at the Lampasas ISD Administration Building to accommodate public attendees. erick mitchell | dispatch record

From left, Lampasas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors Chairman Marshall Brewer and secretary Philip Garrett look on during Thursday’s meeting, which was held at the Lampasas ISD Administration Building to accommodate public attendees. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Appraisal district board accepts chief appraiser’s resignation

The Lampasas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors formally approved the resignation of Chief Appraiser Susan Jones in a called meeting Thursday.Jones’ final day with the appraisal district will be Aug. 2.Board Member Bill Peterson was absent from the meeting.

Electric transmission project could go through Kempner

Brazos Electric will host a come-and-go meeting Aug. 6 from 4-7 p.m. to provide information and receive feedback from area residents on a proposed 138kV transmission line in Coryell and Lampasas counties.The meeting will be held at the Copperas Cove Civic Center, 1206 West Avenue B.

Woods murder trial reset for August

Jury trial for a man accused in a Lampasas County shooting has been reset for August.Michael Oran Woods, 43, is scheduled for jury announcement on Aug. 16 and trial on Aug. 26. The trial initially was set for June but was reset.Woods was indicted on a charge of murder Oct.