State Rep. David Spiller (R-Jacksboro), shown at a 2025 gathering in Lampasas, believes more “guardrails” need to be in place to ensure data center development is responsible. He said constituents all across his district are concerned about the proliferation of data centers and projects to erect high-voltage transmission lines that criss-cross the state. COURTESY PHOTO

State Rep. David Spiller (R-Jacksboro), shown at a 2025 gathering in Lampasas, believes more “guardrails” need to be in place to ensure data center development is responsible. He said constituents all across his district are concerned about the proliferation of data centers and projects to erect high-voltage transmission lines that criss-cross the state. COURTESY PHOTO

Spiller highlights data centers, 765-kV lines as top issues for district

Erick Mitchell
Monday, July 20, 2026
Data centers and proposed 765-kilovolt transmission lines are the top concerns for Lampasas County...
Lampasas natives Chase Kuker and Jordan Kuker offered showings last week of their recently completed documentary that tells the story of their hometown. Numerous local residents participated in the project, and their voices narrate the film and describe the legacy of the city. The Kukers said they plan to hold more showings of the documentary and want to take it to film festivals. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas natives Chase Kuker and Jordan Kuker offered showings last week of their recently completed documentary that tells the story of their hometown. Numerous local residents participated in the project, and their voices narrate the film and describe the legacy of the city. The Kukers said they plan to hold more showings of the documentary and want to take it to film festivals. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

‘Lampasas -- Hometown, Texas’ premieres to local gathering

Erick Mitchell
Monday, July 20, 2026
Nearly 200 Lampasas residents turned out Friday at The Adelphia for two screenings of the new,...
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Lometa FFA rodeo tradition continues

Monday, July 20, 2026

The U.S. and Texas flags are presented to the crowd before Lometa FFA’s Jr. Rodeo gets underway Friday evening. The two-night rodeo featuring calf riding, barrel racing, goat tying and more, serves as an annual fundraiser for the group.

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Monday, July 20, 2026
BADGER FOOTBALL TICKETS Badger football season tickets will become available this month.

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Thursday, July 16, 2026
CANDIDATE TOWN HALL The Lampasas County Democratic Party will hold a Candidate Town Hall on...
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An LTX BBQ Fest cook-off contestant loads his smoker full of meats at a previous edition of the event. As that event has faded, Michael Olson, a former organizer of the LTX BBQ Fest and Creating Badger Builders member, has launched a new competition. The “Hotter than Hell 2.0” Barbecue Cookoff hosted by the local nonprofit plans to raise money for trade school scholarships through the contest. FILE PHOTO

An LTX BBQ Fest cook-off contestant loads his smoker full of meats at a previous edition of the event. As that event has faded, Michael Olson, a former organizer of the LTX BBQ Fest and Creating Badger Builders member, has launched a new competition. The “Hotter than Hell 2.0” Barbecue Cookoff hosted by the local nonprofit plans to raise money for trade school scholarships through the contest. FILE PHOTO

‘Hotter Than Hell 2.0’ cook-off aims to fire up trade school scholarships

Erick Mitchell
Monday, July 20, 2026
Creating Badger Builders will hold its “Hotter than Hell 2.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Participants kicked off last week’s Pet Parade outside the Santa Fe Depot building with their best-dressed companions.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Participants kicked off last week’s Pet Parade outside the Santa Fe Depot building with their best-dressed companions.

Pet Parade entrants embrace the patriotic theme this year

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Lampasas residents turned out for a fun-filled Friday morning along Live Oak Street for this year’s...
Family members surprised Steve “Doc” Forsythe with a congratulatory dessert to celebrate his honorary recognition by the Texas FFA Association. On the front row with Forsythe are his wife, Cynthia, at left, and daughter, Mary Forsythe Buzzell; at back are son-in-law David Buzzell, and grandsons Keegan Buzzell and Camden Buzzell. COURTESY PHOTO

Family members surprised Steve “Doc” Forsythe with a congratulatory dessert to celebrate his honorary recognition by the Texas FFA Association. On the front row with Forsythe are his wife, Cynthia, at left, and daughter, Mary Forsythe Buzzell; at back are son-in-law David Buzzell, and grandsons Keegan Buzzell and Camden Buzzell. COURTESY PHOTO

Retired educator receives special award from Texas FFA

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Monday, July 13, 2026
Retired Lampasas agriscience teacher and longtime FFA adviser Dr.
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