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Rodeo Queen Karlee Parker, at left, helps congratulate the team roping winners as they show off their buckles. The event was sponsored by Capital Farm Credit of San Saba. COURTESY PHOTO | TERRI HARRIS

Rodeo Queen Karlee Parker, at left, helps congratulate the team roping winners as they show off their buckles. The event was sponsored by Capital Farm Credit of San Saba. COURTESY PHOTO | TERRI HARRIS

Diamondback Jubilee Rodeo results are in

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2026
The Diamondback Jubilee Rodeo drew entrants across a number of categories for both the Friday night and Saturday night competition.Results from last weekend’s event in Lometa follow:FRIDAY NIGHT RODEO Barrels1st – Audrey Hitt of Belton, 17.271 2nd – Kaitlin Sutherland of Richland Springs, 17.

Alzheimer’s series to be offered again in Lampasas

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2026
In partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association North Central Texas Chapter, Lampasas County Extension Agent Karen DeZarn will teach a two-part program on Alzheimer’s.The series will be offered at the Lampasas Senior Center, 901 S. Live Oak St., on April 21 and April 28 at 10 a.m.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2026
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Lometa to adopt new school calendar

Mason Hines
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Instructional updates and preparations for the upcoming school year were the focus of Tuesday’s meeting for the Lometa Independent School District Board of Trustees, with administrative updates leading the meeting.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 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.
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Badgers secure walkoff victory over Gateway

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Lampasas head coach Chance Evans heads onto the field to congratulate Cory White after the senior’s home run in the bottom of the seventh inning secured a big win Tuesday for the Badger baseball team. For more on the victory over the Gateway Gators of Georgetown, see page 6 inside.
Lampasas ISD has offered several sessions to explain to residents the three propositions that are to be considered in the May 2 bond election. Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe offered a brief presentation at this session Monday and answered questions about the bond proposals. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas ISD has offered several sessions to explain to residents the three propositions that are to be considered in the May 2 bond election. Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe offered a brief presentation at this session Monday and answered questions about the bond proposals. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Opinions vary on LISD bond propositions

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, April 2, 2026
With less than a month before the May 2 Lampasas ISD bond election takes place, some residents remain unsure about the $139.6 million package that is split across three propositions.
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