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Millican takes GOP nod for county judge

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, March 5, 2026
A total of 5,316 Lampasas County residents -- 30.93% of the county’s 17,188 registered voters -- participated in Tuesday’s 2026 Republican Party and Democratic Party Primary elections.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2026
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIMEThe move to daylight saving time will begin Sunday at 2 a.m. Residents are encouraged to move their clocks ahead one hour prior to this change.Daylight saving time will remain in effect until November, when Texas once again returns to Central Standard Time.
It was all smiles for the winners such as Molly Faught at the Wild West Casino Night on Saturday. After dinner was served, gaming opportunities were available as well as an auction. The annual event serves as a fundraiser for the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce & Visitor’s Center and Vision Lampasas. COURTESY PHOTO

It was all smiles for the winners such as Molly Faught at the Wild West Casino Night on Saturday. After dinner was served, gaming opportunities were available as well as an auction. The annual event serves as a fundraiser for the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce & Visitor’s Center and Vision Lampasas. COURTESY PHOTO

Enjoying the games at Casino Night

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2026
RANDOM DISTRACTIONS BY MARK MONTGOMERY

RANDOM DISTRACTIONS BY MARK MONTGOMERY

Cold air and crank windows

Mark Montgomery
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Alot of people — Baby Boomers — bemoan the fact that we don’t still live in the 1960s. Many claim to want to go back to those times. Socially and politically, this is touted as a way to slide back into the good old days, when everything was great.
Spanish teacher Denisse Eddings has been selected as a Teacher of the Month at Lampasas High School. “She is a quick learner and demonstrates what a good teacher looks like with her calm demeanor and great relationships with her students,” said Assistant Principal Ryan Race. On hand to congratulate Eddings are Principal Paul Weinheimer, left, and Clay Phillips of Texas Farm Bureau Insurance. COURTESY PHOTO

Spanish teacher Denisse Eddings has been selected as a Teacher of the Month at Lampasas High School. “She is a quick learner and demonstrates what a good teacher looks like with her calm demeanor and great relationships with her students,” said Assistant Principal Ryan Race. On hand to congratulate Eddings are Principal Paul Weinheimer, left, and Clay Phillips of Texas Farm Bureau Insurance. COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas High School selects February faculty of the month

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2026

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2026
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ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Medical facility holds ribbon-cutting event

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2026
U.S. Dermatology Partners has celebrated its new location in Lampasas with a recent ribboncutting event. The office at 207 West Avenue E is headed by physician assistant Keven Faust and provides comprehensive services for patients of all ages to address a wide range of skin conditions.
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