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County Judge Randy Hoyer, left, and Precinct 2 Commissioner Jamie Smart joined with other members of the Commissioners Court in voicing support for membership with the Central Texas Water Alliance. ERICK MIRCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

County Judge Randy Hoyer, left, and Precinct 2 Commissioner Jamie Smart joined with other members of the Commissioners Court in voicing support for membership with the Central Texas Water Alliance. ERICK MIRCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

County joins new water alliance

Erick Mitchell
Monday, December 1, 2025
The Lampasas County Commissioners Court members agreed now is the time to join the Central Texas Water Alliance to prepare for the county’s future water supply and infrastructure needs.

TxDOT to unveil possible I-14 route

Erick Mitchell
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The Texas Department of Transportation Brownwood District will hold three inperson meetings on a possible path for Interstate-14, stretching from Copperas Cove to Lometa. TxDOT said it is initiating a route study between the two cities to determine the future location of I-14 across Lampasas County.

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News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
BRUSH CHIPPING TO CONCLUDE The city’s fall brush chipping program will conclude the first week of December.From Dec.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Grandparents Day at Hanna Springs campus

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Cathy Stephens captures a photo of her three grandchildren -- Brayden, Balian and Avery Stephens -- during Grandparents Day at Hanna Springs Elementary School on Nov. 20. The event has become a tradition at the campus before the Thanksgiving break.
Mr. Dibble

Mr. Dibble

Services set Sunday for concrete contractor Russ Dibble

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Russell Stanley Dibble, at the age of 70, died Nov. 23, 2025, after a short battle with cancer.Services will be held Nov. 30 at 2 p.m. at Lampasas Community Church, with a celebration of his life to be held after the graveside at the new pavilion at Campbell Park.Visitation will be Nov.
Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe, at left, is shown with trustees Ryan Shahan and Jeff Rutland as they consider what facilities improvements make the most sense to include in a bond proposal. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe, at left, is shown with trustees Ryan Shahan and Jeff Rutland as they consider what facilities improvements make the most sense to include in a bond proposal. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

School board puts multi-purpose facility back on table

Erick Mitchell
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
A multi-purpose center for athletics and other extracurricular activities is likely to appear in a May 2026 bond election after Lampasas ISD school board members resurrected the proposal in a called meeting on Monday.
LHS culinary arts teacher Tracey Davis provides instruction to students before cooking begins. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

LHS culinary arts teacher Tracey Davis provides instruction to students before cooking begins. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

LHS students take over the kitchen with new ‘Badger Bistro’

Erick Mitchell
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The Badger Bistro is now open for business at Lampasas High School.The bistro is managed by LHS culinary students and serves teachers twice a week with flavorful entrees ranging from classic spaghetti and meatballs to themed charcuterie boards.
From left are Jo Ann San Miguel, Sherry Gillen-Milligan and Cathy Allen, who prepared Thanksgiving baskets from The ’36 Club. COURTESY PHOTO

From left are Jo Ann San Miguel, Sherry Gillen-Milligan and Cathy Allen, who prepared Thanksgiving baskets from The ’36 Club. COURTESY PHOTO

Women’s club celebrates Americanism, veterans

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
On a beautiful fall day, the General Federation of Women’s Club The ’36 Club of Lampasas met for the November meeting. On the docket was celebrating Veterans Day and all it means to our community.
dianne mouw | courtesy photo

dianne mouw | courtesy photo

Senator speaks to local group

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Luann Blair, president of the Texas First Conservative Alliance, presents State Sen. Pete Flores with a thank-you gift for coming to Lampasas to speak to the group.
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