A number of downtown business sites sit vacant along East Third Street. Building owners are considering their options for attracting more visitors -- and potential customers -- to the area. DISPATCH RECORD
ANA SOFIA MEYER| DISPATCH RECORD Junior wide receiver Brayden McLoughlin cuts up the field after catching a pass from quarterback Ross Kothmann. Kothmann found McLoughlin for a team-high seven receptions and a total of 70 yards.
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Monday, September 14, 2026
The Lampasas High School 2026 Homecoming Court queen nominees are, front row from left, Payton Crawford, Kenzie Stone, Vanessa Castruita, Evelyn Gaspar and Jenni Poston. Abra White is not pictured.
Seniors Easton Hamilton and Abigail Tower were crowned Lometa’s 2026 Homecoming King and Queen at Friday’s game. COURTESY PHOTO
Beneficial shredded leaf mulch is added to a fall perennial garden. COURTESY PHOTO | WWW.MELINDAMYERS.COM
American Red Cross presented an award to Lampasas for its successful blood drive donations. Pictured are, from left to right, Robeap Santos of the American Red Cross; Wanda Lang, blood program leader for Lampasas; and Sharon Hague and Tracey Aaron, local blood drive volunteers. COURTESY PHOTO
At center, Vira Davis sheds a smile as she enjoys a meal with her parents Patrick, at left, and Angela. COURTESY PHOTO
