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ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 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.

Graduation ceremonies set for May 15

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Commencement for the Lampasas High School Class of 2026 will be held May 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Badger Stadium. Gates will open at 6 p.m. There is no reserved seating offered.In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved to the high school gym at 2716 South U.S. Highway 281.
erick mitchell | dispatc h record Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe, left, and Lampasas ISD Board President Ryan Shahan discuss with trustees what they want to see with design plans from WRA Architects.

erick mitchell | dispatc h record Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe, left, and Lampasas ISD Board President Ryan Shahan discuss with trustees what they want to see with design plans from WRA Architects.

Trustees hear from architects on design timeline for campus

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Just days after voters approved $115.55 million in bonds to build a new Lampasas Middle School campus, the Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees is planning for next steps.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Juniors who will represent Lampasas in Boys State are, from left, Austin Barber, Brody Hilgenberg, Grant Gill, Cayhil Isom and Noah Stokley.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Juniors who will represent Lampasas in Boys State are, from left, Austin Barber, Brody Hilgenberg, Grant Gill, Cayhil Isom and Noah Stokley.

Students honored as Boys State, Girls State selections

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, May 7, 2026
The American Legion Briggs Wright Post No. 277 and its auxiliary unit have named this year’s Lampasas High School representatives for the 2026 American Legion Auxiliary Bluebonnet Girls State and American Legion Boys State programs.
erick mitchell | dispatc h record Andrew Landrum spoke during the public forum portion of Monday’s school board meeting to advocate for the reinstatement of a vocal music program in Lampasas schools.

erick mitchell | dispatc h record Andrew Landrum spoke during the public forum portion of Monday’s school board meeting to advocate for the reinstatement of a vocal music program in Lampasas schools.

Special services director updates LISD school board on student numbers

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, May 7, 2026
With no major action items on the table, most of Monday’s Lampasas ISD Board of Trustees regular meeting was dedicated to a presentation from Karen Turner, the district’s director of special services.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
TEXAS GUN RIGHTSTexas First Conservative Alliance will meet Tuesday 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.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Law enforcement officer a popular visitor

News Staff
Monday, May 4, 2026
Chris Ford, a K-9 handler for the State Fire Marshal’s Office, provided insight into his daily routine during Hanna Springs Elementary School’s Career Day on Friday.
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