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Lometa resident Mikki Allen voices concerns about emergency response times for county ambulances. courtesy photo

Lometa resident Mikki Allen voices concerns about emergency response times for county ambulances. courtesy photo

EMS response, scholarship key topics at Lometa City Council

Cheri Jay-wienecke
Thursday, July 9, 2026
In its first regular session since the city’s Fourth of July fireworks show, the Lometa City Council met at City Hall Monday to discuss an overview of the festivities, opportunities for local youth and resident concerns.
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ADAM BARRIOS | DISPATCH RECORD

Miss Spring Ho to reign over festival

News Staff
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Hallie Watson, 2026 Miss Spring Ho Queen, stands behind Auzi Rose Pena, 2026 Little Miss Spring Ho, after both were crowned at the Spring Ho Pageant on Monday evening.
This view is one of the design options LISD school board members have seen that places the new campus building behind the Bozarth-Fowler Gymnasium. The design phase is ongoing as trustees consider the options for best utilization of the property. COURTESY PHOTO

This view is one of the design options LISD school board members have seen that places the new campus building behind the Bozarth-Fowler Gymnasium. The design phase is ongoing as trustees consider the options for best utilization of the property. COURTESY PHOTO

Future of Quonset hut gym debated

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, July 9, 2026
As Lampasas Independent School District officials continue reviewing design plans for a new middle school campus, the future of the Quonset hut gym hangs in the balance.During Monday’s LISD Board of Trustees meeting, school board members discussed whether or not the gym is worth keeping.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Thursday, July 9, 2026
BLOOD DRIVEThe next American Red Cross Community Blood Drive is Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the First Street Church of Christ Family Life Center, 201 W. First St. To schedule an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter lampasascomm.
At left, Dwayne Friedlander of Holloman Masonry and Lampasas County Museum Foundation member Randy McGuire discuss repair efforts on the historic museum building. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

At left, Dwayne Friedlander of Holloman Masonry and Lampasas County Museum Foundation member Randy McGuire discuss repair efforts on the historic museum building. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Museum faces costly repairs as result of Mother’s Day rains

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, July 9, 2026
After sustaining flood damages on Mother’s Day, the Lampasas County Museum remains on the road to recovery.All items inside the museum have been removed to allow repairs to proceed.
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ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Praise music in the park

News Staff
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Denise Moreau of First Presbyterian Church’s bluegrass worship group sings during Wednesday’s Gospel Night event at W.M. Brook Park.
erick mitchell | dispatch record

erick mitchell | dispatch record

Hayloft Party moves to courthouse bandstand

News Staff
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Zach Huckabee, Roland Schaub and numerous other Lampasas-area musicians provided entertainment at Tuesday night’s Hayloft Party, part of the traditional Spring Ho offerings. More concerts are on tap this week, with the popular Friday Night and Saturday Night Concerts on the Square.
courtesy photo 42 Tournament coordinator Darlene Johnson presents banners and prize winnings to the top team, David Standefer, in center, and Neal Leavell.

courtesy photo 42 Tournament coordinator Darlene Johnson presents banners and prize winnings to the top team, David Standefer, in center, and Neal Leavell.

Winners named in 42 tournament

News Staff
Thursday, July 9, 2026
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