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From left, Willow Gardner (first place), Violet Gude (second place) and Ryker Scott (third place) were the top competitors in last week’s derby. At right, Jordyn Burnett garnered the turtle award for having the slowest car in the race. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

From left, Willow Gardner (first place), Violet Gude (second place) and Ryker Scott (third place) were the top competitors in last week’s derby. At right, Jordyn Burnett garnered the turtle award for having the slowest car in the race. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Taylor Creek hosts 1st annual pinewood derby

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026

Community Bridge welcomes others to join the group

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Seven tables of players were present for Community Bridge on Feb. 9. Weldon Clampitte was welcomed to the group.Margaret Oberender won high for the day, Sylvia Miller was second, and Kathy Griffis-Bailey placed third. Both the slam prize and the high-round prize went to the team of Oberender-Miller.
Most cities in area see drop in sales tax revenues

Most cities in area see drop in sales tax revenues

Most cities in area see drop in sales tax revenues

Gail Lowe
Thursday, February 19, 2026
The February sales tax statistics were not pretty this month, as most entities in the Central Texas area recorded percentage declines compared to their February 2025 numbers.After posting a 1% dip last month, the city of Lampasas saw its February rebate decrease 3% from the same period last year.

arrests

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 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.

district court

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge Debbie Garrett presiding over the day’s hearings.
Stuart Whitlow is a Democratic Party candidate for Congress. COURTESY PHOTO

Stuart Whitlow is a Democratic Party candidate for Congress. COURTESY PHOTO

Attorney seeks Democratic nomination for congressional seat

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Stuart Whitlow -- a fifthgeneration Central Texan, attorney and nonprofit leader -- has announced his candidacy for Texas’ 31st Congressional District. He is running in the Democratic Party Primary.

New VA clinic planned in Copperas Cove

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026
A new Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic announced for Copperas Cove will improve healthcare access for Lampasas County veterans. The facility, to be located about five miles from Fort Hood, is expected to serve a regional veteran population of nearly 200,000, including those in Lampasas.

CORRECTION

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026
A candidate filing story in the Tuesday edition contained incorrect information about candidates for the Lometa ISD Board of Trustees.Incumbent Courtney Duncan is running for re-election. She is joined by candidates Lydia Davis and Anthony Resa.
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