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Runoff elections to begin early voting next week

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Early voting in the Republican Party Primary and Democratic Party Primary runoff elections runs May 18-22 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Lampasas County Election Office, 407 S. Pecan St.On the Republican ballot are U.S.
National Honor Society students recognized This group of seniors will wear NHS honor collars at their graduation ceremony on May 15, 2026. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

National Honor Society students recognized This group of seniors will wear NHS honor collars at their graduation ceremony on May 15, 2026. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Seniors earn recognition at Awards Day

Gail Lowe
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Seniors in the Class of 2026 were honored April 22 at the Lampasas High School Awards Day program.The evening started with Principal Paul Weinheimer recognizing the class valedictorian, Cale Wheeler, and salutatorian, Jaxon Pratus.
Zaynee Holstein, 15, was last seen on May 6 at 9:30 p.m. COURTESY PHOTO

Zaynee Holstein, 15, was last seen on May 6 at 9:30 p.m. COURTESY PHOTO

LCSO locates missing runaway teen

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
UPDATE: On Friday morning, the LCSO notified the Dispatch Record that 15-year-old Zaymee Holstein had been located and returned home. The sheriff's office thanks the community for its assistance. The Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office is looking for help to locate 15-year-old Zaymee Holstein.

County qualifies for disabled vet tax relief

Erick Mitchell
Monday, May 11, 2026
In 2025, Lampasas County earned a huge win at the Texas Capitol by becoming eligible for state reimbursement due to the local effects of the 100% disabled veterans tax exemption. Now, the county is finally reaping the benefits.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Special education teacher Kristina Adolph has been chosen the Lampasas ISD Elementary Teacher of the Year.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Special education teacher Kristina Adolph has been chosen the Lampasas ISD Elementary Teacher of the Year.

Elementary, secondary Teachers of the Year named

News Staff
Monday, May 11, 2026
Kristina Adolph, a special education teacher at Kline Whitis Elementary School, was named Lampasas ISD’s Elementary Teacher of the Year.With her daughter, Shelby, set to graduate from Kline Whitis this year, the recognition is a little bit sweeter. “She got to see her mom win,” Adolph said.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Getting ready for America’s birthday

News Staff
Monday, May 11, 2026
As several patriotic holidays approach, a window painting at Home Place Floors celebrates the upcoming250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Also fast approaching are Memorial Day on May 25 and Flag Day on June 14. See related commentary, page 4.
DISPATCH RECORD All cities tracked by the Dispatch Record reported a gain in local sales taxes this month, compared to what they earned in May 2025.

DISPATCH RECORD All cities tracked by the Dispatch Record reported a gain in local sales taxes this month, compared to what they earned in May 2025.

Sales tax revenue surges in May

Gail Lowe
Monday, May 11, 2026
Statistics from the Texas Comptroller’s Office show all cities in Lampasas and the surrounding counties posted percentage gains in their sales tax rebates this month – with seven of the 11 entities reflecting a double-digit gain for May.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, May 11, 2026
TEXAS GUN RIGHTSTexas First Conservative Alliance will meet Tuesday (tonight) at 5:30 p.m. at Lampasas Community Church, 1601 E. Fourth St. Guest speaker will be Chris McNutt, president of Texas Gun Rights. Anyone interested may attend.
High school English teacher Judith McGhee is the 2025-2026 Secondary Teacher of the Year for Lampasas ISD. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

High school English teacher Judith McGhee is the 2025-2026 Secondary Teacher of the Year for Lampasas ISD. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

McGhee named Lampasas ISD’s Secondary Teacher of the Year

Erick Mitchell
Monday, May 11, 2026
Lampasas High School English teacher Judith McGhee didn’t believe the news when she was named Lampasas ISD’s Secondary Teacher of the Year.“My first reaction gave me a taste of Impostor’s Syndrome – surely, they didn’t mean me, right?

Extension Service to offer ‘Beekeeping 201’

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
A “Beekeeping 201” program will be held May 15 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Lampasas County annex conference room, 409 S. Live Oak in Lampasas.The event will include an in-hive demonstration at an outdoor location close by.
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