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Lampasas City Secretary Kayleigh Stanley discussed occupancy limits of the Hostess House at Monday’s City Council meeting. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas City Secretary Kayleigh Stanley discussed occupancy limits of the Hostess House at Monday’s City Council meeting. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Council discusses Hostess House fees, reopening

Hunter King
Thursday, January 15, 2026
The most intriguing discussion at Monday’s meeting of the Lampasas City Council centered around a proposed fee schedule for the Hostess House when it reopens, presumably next month.
ADAM BARRIOS | DISPATCH RECORD

ADAM BARRIOS | DISPATCH RECORD

Crowd on hand for Buyers’ Appreciation Dinner

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
The 89th annual Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show culminated Saturday evening with the buyers’ dinner and premium sale, which posted a total approaching $900,000. More photos and the listing of results can be found inside this edition.

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
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Congressional candidates in town

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Texas First Conservative Alliance hosted a candidate event Tuesday at Lampasas Community Church. A sizable audience was in attendance to hear presentations from some of those running for the District 31 seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

School board considers bond proposition groupings

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, January 15, 2026
The Lampasas ISD Board of Trustees is still working on how to align propositions for a May 2026 bond election.During Monday’s school board meeting, trustees received a short presentation from bond counsel representatives Matt Hines and Bart Fowler of McCall, Parkhurst & Horton.

DISTRICT COURT

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge Debbie Garrett presiding over the criminal proceedings.Defendant Jason Gene Mack of Lampasas entered a plea on a charge of possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram.

GRAND JURY

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Lampasas County grand jury met Wednesday to convene the new January term.Investigator Edward Hood of the Lampasas County Sheriff’s Department presented information that resulted in the indictment of Britten Marguerite Will on a charge of cruelty to nonlivestock animals on Sept. 22.Sgt.
FILE PHOTO

FILE PHOTO

Tree trimming begins in town

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
The city of Lampasas has contracted with McCoy Tree Surgery to conduct tree trimming around city electric lines. The work is scheduled from January through March, with a focus on the northwest section of town.
Selie Hodge showed the grand champion steer at the 2026 Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show, and was named the Lee Carson Award winner and Senior Cattle Showmanship winner. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Selie Hodge showed the grand champion steer at the 2026 Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show, and was named the Lee Carson Award winner and Senior Cattle Showmanship winner. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Students take home numerous show honors

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
The 2026 Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show wrapped up successfully on Jan. 10, with strong participation across all divisions and impressive performances from the youth exhibitors.In the cattle division, Selie Hodge exhibited the Grand Champion steer, also earning the Lee Carson Award.
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