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ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Law enforcement officer a popular visitor

News Staff
Monday, May 4, 2026
Chris Ford, a K-9 handler for the State Fire Marshal’s Office, provided insight into his daily routine during Hanna Springs Elementary School’s Career Day on Friday.
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METRO CREATIVE GRAPHICS PHOTO

Police seize over 200 grams of meth during traffic stop

Erick Mitchell
Monday, May 4, 2026
A San Saba man faces a first-degree felony charge after Lampasas police found more than 200 grams of methamphetamine during a traffic stop April 27.Joey Huizar, 46, was arrested on a charge of the manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance, penalty group 1, greater than or equal to 200 grams...

Bond proposal for new middle school passes

Erick Mitchell
Monday, May 4, 2026
Lampasas ISD voters approved Proposition A — which funds a new middle school campus — but rejected the other two propositions in Saturday’s $139.6 million bond election.Other contested local election results saw Councilwoman Cathy Kuehne fend off a challenge from Bob Goodart for her Place 4 seat,...
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Film producer Chase Kuker addresses the Lampasas Economic Development Corp. board members at a called meeting last week to address changes to his promotional package that can be used to market the city.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Film producer Chase Kuker addresses the Lampasas Economic Development Corp. board members at a called meeting last week to address changes to his promotional package that can be used to market the city.

EDC directors mull changes to Kuker brothers’ documentary for city of Lampasas

Erick Mitchell
Monday, May 4, 2026
Chase Kuker outlined new plans for a documentary-style film detailing Lampasas’ historical past, its present and promising future when he addressed the Lampasas Economic Development Corp. Board of Directors on Wednesday.In March, directors approved $30,000 for a multi-media marketing package that...
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Career Day hosted at Hanna Springs campus

News Staff
Monday, May 4, 2026
Hodges & Sargent Pharmacy owner Kasha Clark, standing at left, explains the responsibilities entailed in her vocation as a pharmacist and businesswoman. Her presentation was one of many offered for Career Day at the elementary school. For a related photo, see page 10.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, May 4, 2026
BLOOD DRIVEThe next American Red Cross Blood Drive for the Lampasas community will be held May 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at First Street Church of Christ’s Family Life Center, 201 W. First St.Visit RedCrosBlood.org and enter “lampasascomm” to schedule an appointment.If an appointment time is...
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Women’s club presents donation to senior center

News Staff
Thursday, April 30, 2026
During bingo night last week at the Lampasas Senior Center, Town and Country Study Club members presented a $2,500 check to the center. The club was able to raise the funds at its Boujie Bag Bunko fundraiser.

community calendar

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Thursday, April 30, 2026
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