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This option for the Lampasas Middle School campus originally was presented by WRA Architects in October. School board member Sam Walker has proposed retaining the “H”-shaped building configuration shown at top left, but moving the structure to the south side of the school property to connect with Bozarth-Fowler Gymnasium. The middle school track and football field would be relocated to the north portion of the school property. COURTESY GRAPHIC | WRA ARCHITECTS

This option for the Lampasas Middle School campus originally was presented by WRA Architects in October. School board member Sam Walker has proposed retaining the “H”-shaped building configuration shown at top left, but moving the structure to the south side of the school property to connect with Bozarth-Fowler Gymnasium. The middle school track and football field would be relocated to the north portion of the school property. COURTESY GRAPHIC | WRA ARCHITECTS

School board considers new layout for LMS campus building

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, May 14, 2026
The Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees believes a new Lampasas Middle School building may have a home behind the Bozarth-Fowler Gym.
Council members Cathy Kuehne, Zac Morris (center) and Davis Keele took their oaths of office Monday night after votes from the May 2 municipal election were canvassed and accepted. hunter king | dispatch Record

Council members Cathy Kuehne, Zac Morris (center) and Davis Keele took their oaths of office Monday night after votes from the May 2 municipal election were canvassed and accepted. hunter king | dispatch Record

Council proposes changes to ordinance for smoke shops

Hunter King
Thursday, May 14, 2026
On Monday, the Lampasas City Council once again discussed zoning for smoke shops inside the city limits.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
JURY DUTY CANCELEDDistrict Clerk Edith Wagner Harrison has announced that jury duty is canceled for May 18.OUTDOOR BURNING ALLOWED After recent rains across Lampasas County, Judge Randy Hoyer has lifted the burn ban temporarily.
Lampasas County Retired Teachers Association held its last meeting of the school year May 5. Members received certificates of appreciation for their committee and advocacy work throughout the year. Pictured are, from left, Julia Phillips, Trent Lancaster, Debbie Irvine, Sandy Brister, TP Wingo, Charlene Ruzicka, Margaret Oberender, Jani Edwards and Janet Machen. COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas County Retired Teachers Association held its last meeting of the school year May 5. Members received certificates of appreciation for their committee and advocacy work throughout the year. Pictured are, from left, Julia Phillips, Trent Lancaster, Debbie Irvine, Sandy Brister, TP Wingo, Charlene Ruzicka, Margaret Oberender, Jani Edwards and Janet Machen. COURTESY PHOTO

Retired Teachers Association earns special award to close out year

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
The Lampasas County Retired Teachers Association has been busy this school year. The group has had monthly meetings, two districtlevel meetings and one statewide meeting.On March 25, Texas Retired Teachers Association held a Virtual House of Delegates in Waco.
On hand for the presentation of the Golden Trowel Award to Past Master Mickey Edwards, in center, were Reagan, Braden and Tate Edwards, at left; Edwards’ wife, Jani Edwards; Morgan and Jay Edwards; and Kay Hewitt, at right. COURTESY PHOTO

On hand for the presentation of the Golden Trowel Award to Past Master Mickey Edwards, in center, were Reagan, Braden and Tate Edwards, at left; Edwards’ wife, Jani Edwards; Morgan and Jay Edwards; and Kay Hewitt, at right. COURTESY PHOTO

Edwards receives ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Mickey Edwards, past Master of the Saratoga Lodge Masonic Lodge #546, was awarded the Golden Trowel on May 9.Edwards’ father, John Gail Edwards, also was a past Master and Golden Trowel recipient.The award is the highest honor a local Masonic lodge can bestow upon a member.
erick mitchell | dispatch record

erick mitchell | dispatch record

Recognizing the Salvation Army chapter

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
County Judge Randy Hoyer, at left, stands alongside Dorothy Person, Cynthia Kirby and David Spradley of the local Salvation Army during Monday’s Commissioners Court meeting. The court approved a proclamation recognizing May 11-17 as Salvation Army Week in Lampasas County.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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Kempner council considers new park pavilion rental fees

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, May 14, 2026
The Kempner City Council is considering new rental fees for Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park after holding a workshop at Tuesday’s regular meeting.City Manager Rebecca Ramos told the Dispatch Record the change would not affect those looking to utilize one of the park’s five pavilions.
Badger football picked up another bi-district championship in 2025. FILE PHOTO

Badger football picked up another bi-district championship in 2025. FILE PHOTO

On the Hunt:

Hunter King
Thursday, May 14, 2026
As the school year comes to an end, now feels like as good a time as any to revisit the year in athletics and to showcase what was another year filled with success for Badger Nation.The Badgers’ team sports all found their way to the postseason except the volleyball team, which didn’t make the...
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