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Lometa monthly bills line clarified

Cheri Jay-wienecke
Thursday, October 8, 2026
A recently appointed council member pressed city staff on how Lometa’s monthly bills are summarized during their meeting Monday.As City Council mulled its monthly bills Oct. 5, Councilwoman Christine Eltgroth questioned City Secretary and Municipal Clerk Stephanie Sweet on the summary.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Thursday, October 8, 2026
CANDIDATE MEET AND GREETNate Sheets, the Republican candidate for Texas agriculture commissioner, will be in Lampasas Saturday from 8-10:30 a.m. at Burleson 1856, 1047 U.S. 281 in Lampasas to visit with area voters. Light breakfast foods will be served.
Nir paperwhites have slightly larger flowers and a more subtle scent. COURTESY PHOTO | WWW.MELINDAMYERS.COM

Nir paperwhites have slightly larger flowers and a more subtle scent. COURTESY PHOTO | WWW.MELINDAMYERS.COM

Plant, grow and enjoy paperwhites

Melinda Myers
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Brighten indoor décor with one or more containers of paperwhites. The fragrant flowers can perfume a room or if preferred, grow one of the less fragrant varieties.
Chance Evans (center), a Lampasas High School head varsity baseball coach and career and technical education teacher, was named the campus’ September Teacher of the Month. Assistant Principal Ryan Race (left) credited Evans for his strong relationship with students. Texas Farm Bureau Insurance’s Clay Phillips also was on hand to recognize Davis. COURTESY PHOTO

Chance Evans (center), a Lampasas High School head varsity baseball coach and career and technical education teacher, was named the campus’ September Teacher of the Month. Assistant Principal Ryan Race (left) credited Evans for his strong relationship with students. Texas Farm Bureau Insurance’s Clay Phillips also was on hand to recognize Davis. COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas High School recognizes teachers, staff of the month for September

News Staff
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Children play with animals indoors during the Lampasas Methodist Church’s fall festival on Oct. 3. Despite the stormy weather, the event carried on with plenty of activities for visitors. ADAM BARRIOS | DISPATCH RECORD

Children play with animals indoors during the Lampasas Methodist Church’s fall festival on Oct. 3. Despite the stormy weather, the event carried on with plenty of activities for visitors. ADAM BARRIOS | DISPATCH RECORD

Methodist church holds fall festival

News Staff
Thursday, October 8, 2026

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, October 8, 2026
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ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

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County commissioners recognize 4-H efforts

News Staff
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Lampasas County 4-H students and leaders visit with Lampasas County Commissioners during the court’s meeting on Sept. 28. Commissioners signed a proclamation declaring Oct. 4-10 as 4-H week in the county.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, October 8, 2026
The following arrests were reported to the Lampasas Dispatch Record by area law enforcement officials.

Lometa ISD realigns goals, approves 1:1 student laptop program

Mason Hines
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Lometa Independent School District is putting a focus on early development and student readiness after trustees set five new district goals Monday.The board met Oct. 5 to discuss priorities before naming the goals, reviewing the district’s curriculum options, focus points and previous target lines.
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