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LHS sophomore Kayla Crowe reveals her costume designs for UIL’s Theatrical Design state competition. Unlike some competitors who use digital tools, Crowe’s designs are all old-school, hand-crafted items. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

LHS sophomore Kayla Crowe reveals her costume designs for UIL’s Theatrical Design state competition. Unlike some competitors who use digital tools, Crowe’s designs are all old-school, hand-crafted items. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

LHS student’s hand-drawn costume desgins earn state UIL trip

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Lampasas High School sophomore Kayla Crowe’s hand-drawn costume designs have earned her a trip to Austin for the University Interscholastic League’s Theatrical Design state competition.

CEMETERY ASSOCIATIONS

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 2026
SMITH CEMETERY AT SCHOOL CREEK Smith Cemetery at School Creek Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting April 25 at the School Creek Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 11228 County Road 3420.The meeting begins at 11 a.m.It will be followed by a potluck lunch.
Child Abuse Awareness Month

Child Abuse Awareness Month

Child Abuse Awareness Month

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, April 9, 2026
No matter the ZIP Code, child abuse exists everywhere. According to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, more than 50,000 confirmed victims of child abuse or neglect were recorded in 2025.

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 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.

GRAND JURY

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Lampasas County grand jury convened Wednesday in its continuation of the January term. Few cases were considered.Lt. Investigator Fidel Morua and Sgt.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 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.
Stillhouse Hollow Lake provides water to area suppliers. Once the lake level drops to 604 feet, stage 2 water restrictions are implemented. For now, the voluntary stage 1 measures are precautionary, according to Kempner Water Supply Corp. General Manager Bruce Sorenson. FILE PHOTO

Stillhouse Hollow Lake provides water to area suppliers. Once the lake level drops to 604 feet, stage 2 water restrictions are implemented. For now, the voluntary stage 1 measures are precautionary, according to Kempner Water Supply Corp. General Manager Bruce Sorenson. FILE PHOTO

Voluntary stage 1 restrictions in effect for water customers

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Since the end of March, Kempner Water Supply Corp. members and city of Lampasas water customers have been under voluntary stage 1 water restrictions.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Students share campus success with trustees

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Hanna Springs Elementary School Principal Lindsay Duhon holds the microphone while fifth-grader Anthony Dottenwhy answers a question posed by a Lampasas school board member.
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