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New school buses will soon join Lampasas ISD's fleet. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

New school buses will soon join Lampasas ISD's fleet. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

New school buses on the way for LISD

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Lampasas ISD will receive 12 new school buses at the end of September or perhaps early October, according to district officials.The new buses will be purchased with funds voters approved as part of the May 2 bond election.
ANA SOFIA MEYER | DISPATCH RECORD

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Ready for the Friday Night Lights

News Staff
Thursday, September 3, 2026
The Badgers open their home schedule tonight at 7 p.m. at Badger Stadium, where Senior Night will be celebrated before the football contest with Pflugerville Connally. Brynnley Chappell and the rest of the cheer squad encourage fans to come support the Badgers.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas approves new school tax levy

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, September 3, 2026
The Lampasas ISD Board of Trustees on Monday approved a small cut to general fund expenses and a lower tax rate for the 2026-27 fiscal year.Action came after a public hearing that featured no input from local residents.

Lometa ISD finalizes budget, adopts tax rate

Mason Hines
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Lometa Independent School District’s Board of Trustees met Aug. 27 to finalize the budget and tax rate, as well as to recognize student achievements over the previous year.Superintendent Maela Edmonson also introduced the student and staff members of the month.Students present at the meeting...

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Thursday, September 3, 2026
HILL COUNTRY 100 CLUBThe 19th annual Hill Country 100 Club Golf Classic is Sept. 11 at Ram Rock Golf Course in Horseshoe Bay. Registration starts at 11 a.m., with lunch at 11:30.

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, September 3, 2026
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The Dollywood Foundation to continue Parton’s legacy

News Staff
Thursday, September 3, 2026
The Dollywood Foundation has joined people around the world in mourning the death of its founder, Dolly Parton, and celebrating a life defined not only by the music she shared with the world but by her deeply held belief in giving back.Dolly Parton was an entertainer, songwriter, businesswoman and...
Congregates get ready to dig into their meals Tuesday at the Lampasas Senior Center. The center is seeking more donations for its Meals on Wheels program as 31 seniors are currently waitlisted to be served. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Congregates get ready to dig into their meals Tuesday at the Lampasas Senior Center. The center is seeking more donations for its Meals on Wheels program as 31 seniors are currently waitlisted to be served. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Senior center seeks donations to further Meals on Wheels program

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Through the Meals on Wheels program, the Lampasas Senior Center ensures elderly residents don’t go hungry.The local center is supported by the Hill Country Community Action Association, which operates 10 centers across the region.
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