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Bluebonnets herald the arrival of spring

News Staff

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Bluebonnets, the state flower of Texas, brighten up the highway scenery. Today is the first day of spring, but the National Weather Service predicts a summertime high temperature of 95 on Saturday.

Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe offered a presentation Monday at the middle school to outline details of the three bond propositions that voters will consider in a May 2 election. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

LISD holds first town hall on $139.6 million bond

Erick Mitchell

Thursday, March 19, 2026

With less than two months until election day, Lampasas ISD hosted its first of four scheduled town halls Monday evening at the Lampasas Middle School cafeteria.The nearly hourlong meeting included a presentation from Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe on the $139,630,000 bond that is split across...

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Honing their welding craft

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Thursday, March 19, 2026

Valentin Renteria works with Lampasas High School welding instructor Stephen Byrd at Oldham Welding during spring break to refine her techniques. She and student Devon Lively are among those who have qualified for the state competition May 7-8.

County Road 2001 is one Commissioner Jamie Smart said is in need of improvements. COURTESY PHOTO

Commissioners give updates on planned paving projects

Erick Mitchell

Thursday, March 19, 2026

As cooler temperatures wane and warmer temperatures arise, Lampasas County commissioners are set to begin precinct paving projects.Precinct 2 Commissioner Jamie Smart and Precinct 3 Shad Hill shared their plans with the Dispatch Record on possible upgrades residents may expect.For the 2025-2026...

BRIEFLY

News Staff

Thursday, March 19, 2026

BURN BAN LIFTEDCounty Judge Randy Hoyer has lifted the countywide burn ban until 5 p.m. Monday.Property owners who plan to burn are encouraged to exercise caution and to notify the sheriff’s office ahead of time at 512-556-8255.JURY TRIAL CANCELEDDistrict Clerk Edith Wagner Harrison has announced...

Pictured are the six Lampasas High School students advancing to the FCCLA state competition. Back row, from left: Levi Oliver, LHS culinary teacher Tracey Davis and Dean Hannibal. Front row, from left: Aylin Soto, Elizabeth Martinez, Rose Reed and Leora Lauthen. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

LHS culinary students advance to FCCLA state competition

Erick Mitchell

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Six Lampasas High School culinary students are set to show off their skills at the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Leadership Conference in Dallas.Students punched their tickets to state after flying high at the Region II FCCLA contest held March 5-7.FCCLA is a...

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Lampasan named grand champion

News Staff

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Lampasas FFA member Jordan Greenburg, center, garnered the grand champion title in the fullblood doe youth drive at the Houston Livestock Show.

community calendar

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Thursday, March 19, 2026

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Community choir to present Good Friday Cantata

News Staff

Thursday, March 19, 2026

The Lampasas Community Choir will present a cantata entitled “Just Imagine ...” on Good Friday.The cantata will be performed at First Presbyterian Church on April 3 at noon and again at 6 p.m. Admission is free, and this event is open to the public.The choir is comprised of 32 singers from six...

Pearl church to hold fundraiser

News Staff

Thursday, March 19, 2026

The Pearl Country Church is sponsoring a fish fry fundraiser March 28 on the south side of the Evant square from noon until 3 p.m. to benefit the Make A Wish Foundation.Sorry Boys BBQ will serve as official cooks.

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