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The Spring Ho Grand Parade will come through the downtown Lampasas area mid-morning on July 11. Parade dignitaries will include Craig and Donna Benton, this year’s honorary marshals. Floats, cavalry units, marching bands and of course the Flames drill team will take part. FILE PHOTO

The Spring Ho Grand Parade will come through the downtown Lampasas area mid-morning on July 11. Parade dignitaries will include Craig and Donna Benton, this year’s honorary marshals. Floats, cavalry units, marching bands and of course the Flames drill team will take part. FILE PHOTO

Parade to highlight ‘Stars, Stripes, Spring Ho Nights’

News Staff
Thursday, July 2, 2026
The Spring Ho Grand Parade is set for July 11 at 10 a.m. Those who wish to watch the parade are encouraged to find their spot on the parade route early, as the popular event draws a good crowd.This year’s parade marshals are Craig and Donna Benton.
A collection of 320 model railroad cars will be on display July 12 at the historic Santa Fe Depot property on East Second Street. The passenger side of the depot will be open for viewing, and the freight section will showcase various food vendors and beverages. The Lampasas Depot Foundation also is offering children’s activities on site for a family-friendly atmosphere to conclude the festival week. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

A collection of 320 model railroad cars will be on display July 12 at the historic Santa Fe Depot property on East Second Street. The passenger side of the depot will be open for viewing, and the freight section will showcase various food vendors and beverages. The Lampasas Depot Foundation also is offering children’s activities on site for a family-friendly atmosphere to conclude the festival week. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

‘All aboard the 1904’

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, July 2, 2026
To cap off this year’s Spring Ho festivities, the Lampasas Depot Foundation will open the historic Santa Fe Depot to the public for the first time in years. Its “All Aboard the 1904” event will take place July 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Lampasas EDC to hire administrative specialist

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, July 2, 2026
The Lampasas Economic Development Corp. is within reach of obtaining its first full-time staff member in 18 months.According to Acting EDC Director/ Interim City Manager Erin Harrison, the EDC’s Board of Directors has extended an offer to a candidate to serve as an administrative specialist.

Appraisal district votes to adopt budget

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, July 2, 2026
After receiving little negative feedback on its 2027 proposed budget, the Lampasas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors approved the district’s final budget during its monthly meeting on June 25.
Donna and Dr. Craig Benton will head up the Spring Ho Grand Parade on July 11 and will serve as festival dignitaries for the annual celebration of Lampasas’ mineral springs. COURTESY PHOTO

Donna and Dr. Craig Benton will head up the Spring Ho Grand Parade on July 11 and will serve as festival dignitaries for the annual celebration of Lampasas’ mineral springs. COURTESY PHOTO

Bentons tapped as Spring Ho marshals

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Shocked, surprised and humbled. Those were the emotions Donna and Craig Benton said they experienced when they were named this year’s Spring Ho Grand Parade marshals.
Lampasas Public Utility crews were able to conduct repairs to a main line water leak on Wednesday morning. The leak was caused by contract workers carrying out restoration efforts on the East Fourth Street church building near Sulphur Creek. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas Public Utility crews were able to conduct repairs to a main line water leak on Wednesday morning. The leak was caused by contract workers carrying out restoration efforts on the East Fourth Street church building near Sulphur Creek. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Water line ruptures on East Fourth Street

News Staff
Thursday, July 2, 2026

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News Staff
Thursday, July 2, 2026
HOMETOWN 4TH OF JULY“Hometown 4th of July” will bring a celebration of America’s 250th birthday on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free community event will take place at the Campbell Park Sculpture Garden. The first 400 attendees will receive a free sack lunch.
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COURTESY PHOTO I METRO CREATIVE GRAPHICS

Notable events in colonial America in 1776

News Staff
Monday, June 29, 2026
The year the United States came to be was an interesting time to be alive, particularly for those living in colonial America.The American Revolutionary War began in 1776, and much of the year was marked by events stemming from that conflict.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

New traffic light goes up on U.S. 281

News Staff
Monday, June 29, 2026
Texas Department of Transportation is in the final stages of highway reconstruction on U.S. Highway 281 South. A new traffic light has been installed at the highway intersection with Naruna Road, and it is expected to be operational soon.
Public Works Director Stephen Sewell said he and his family have a goal to visit as many state parks as they can. COURTESY PHOTO

Public Works Director Stephen Sewell said he and his family have a goal to visit as many state parks as they can. COURTESY PHOTO

Public Works director adjusts to new position with city

Hunter King
Monday, June 29, 2026
The city of Lampasas named a longtime employee as its new Public Works director in November, when Stephen Sewell moved from strictly water and wastewater where he had been for 14 years prior to the promotion. Now he is in charge of the entire department.
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