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Like many Lampasas County ranchers have experienced with their pastures, this local cow-calf operation has had much of its forage under water due to exponential amounts of rain this month. joycesarah mccabe | dispa tch record

Like many Lampasas County ranchers have experienced with their pastures, this local cow-calf operation has had much of its forage under water due to exponential amounts of rain this month. joycesarah mccabe | dispa tch record

It’s more than cattle, hay: what producers carry forward

Joycesarah Mccabe
Monday, July 21, 2025
After unusually wet springs two years in a row, ranchers and hay producers across Lampasas County are both relieved and watchful.The abundant rainfall has revived pastures and replenished stock tanks, but with the gift of rain comes a host of challenges—some familiar, others newly emerging.
Golf Course Manager Kris Morin surveys damage to the green on Hole No. 2 at the Hancock Park municipal course. The green will have to be completely reconstructed, he said. For more photos of damage sustained at the golf course, see page 8. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Golf Course Manager Kris Morin surveys damage to the green on Hole No. 2 at the Hancock Park municipal course. The green will have to be completely reconstructed, he said. For more photos of damage sustained at the golf course, see page 8. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Hancock Park Golf Course damaged after heavy rains

Hunter King
Thursday, July 17, 2025
The heavy, consistent rainfall seen over the past couple of weeks has led to significant flooding in and around Lampasas. After the most recent storms late Saturday night and early Sunday morning, Hancock Park Golf Course suffered damage that could keep it closed for an indeterminate amount of time.
City Manager Erin Corbell cautioned council members that rate hikes could be in the offing for Lampasas residents in the next fiscal year. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

City Manager Erin Corbell cautioned council members that rate hikes could be in the offing for Lampasas residents in the next fiscal year. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

New city secretary named; budget talks commence

Hunter King
Thursday, July 17, 2025
On Monday night, the Lampasas City Council came out of executive session and named a new city secretary.A motion by Councilman Charlie Pratus to appoint Kayleigh Stanley as the new city secretary passed unanimously 6-0. Mayor Pro Tem Cathy Kuehne was absent from the meeting.
Flooding along the San Saba River has destroyed more than 100 homes and caused an estimated $10 million in damages since July 4, according to reports from KCEN-TV. courtesy photo

Flooding along the San Saba River has destroyed more than 100 homes and caused an estimated $10 million in damages since July 4, according to reports from KCEN-TV. courtesy photo

Lometa to assist San Saba after July 4 flooding

Cheri Jay-wienecke
Thursday, July 17, 2025
With an eye on helping its western neighbors, the Lometa City Council convened in regular session Monday evening.Mayor Derek Talley said the city of Lometa used its annual July 5 fireworks show to aid San Saba after the community suffered flooding on July 4.

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Report Storm Damages
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Lampasas County residents who experienced damages or losses – residential, commercial and/or agricultural – as a result of the July flooding events are encouraged to complete a survey through the Texas Department of Emergency Management using the Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT).
ADAM BARRIOS | DISPATCH RECORD

ADAM BARRIOS | DISPATCH RECORD

No rain on this parade

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Although lightning and thunderstorms forced an early end to the Saturday night Concert on the Square, the Spring Ho Grand Parade earlier in the day saw festival-goers line the downtown blocks to support festival royalty, community groups and local dignitaries.
Lucy and Aspyn Shelton offered homemade cookies and lemonade to Spring Ho parade attendees last week in exchange for donations that will be forwarded to a Hill Country family who has suffered loss due to the July 4 flooding in Central Texas. courtesy photo

Lucy and Aspyn Shelton offered homemade cookies and lemonade to Spring Ho parade attendees last week in exchange for donations that will be forwarded to a Hill Country family who has suffered loss due to the July 4 flooding in Central Texas. courtesy photo

Sisters raise funds to help flood-stricken family

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Like many youngsters, 8-year-old sisters Lucy and Aspyn Shelton had considered ways they could earn money to pay for fun summer activities. They had planned to set up a lemonade stand in their neighborhood and try their entrepreneurial efforts that way.
Filling the park with gospel, worship music adam

Filling the park with gospel, worship music adam

Filling the park with gospel, worship music

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
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A group of meen sit down to start their game during the 42 tournament on the Tuesday of Spring Ho. There were likely around 40 teams that played in the competition. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

A group of meen sit down to start their game during the 42 tournament on the Tuesday of Spring Ho. There were likely around 40 teams that played in the competition. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

42 Tournament brings serious competition

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
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