McNeely, as a San Saba Armadillo golfer, was one of the earliest competitors on Hancock Park’s front nine holes when that portion opened in the 1990s. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
Recreation Specialist Bailey Carter outlines a proposal for a Parks Master Plan to the Lampasas City Council during its meeting last Monday night. She described it as phase one that would focus on the sports facilities and expansion plans for the future. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
Beau Patterson towers over a Marble Falls defender during his senior year at Lampasas. FILE PHOTO
Vehicles traverse U.S. 281 near the E.E. Ohnmeiss intersection on Friday. TxDOT expects a roughly 40% increase in traffic over the next 11 years at the Key Avenue intersection of U.S. 281 and U.S. 183, highlighting the need for projects like this to increase safety and mobility. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
Monday, August 3, 2026
After years of work on U.S. Highway 281, the Texas Department of Transportation Brownwood District’s contractor is approaching the finish line. The project between Sulphur Creek and the Lampasas-Burnet County line is anticipated to be completed on Wednesday.
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Brennen Barber helps install a 32-foot pole into the ground at Kempner’s Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park on Friday morning. Barber installed two poles for his bat-box project, with each pole able to hold two boxes. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
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Incoming freshman Kaiser Morua launches a pass on Monday morning during a three-day camp held at Lampasas High School. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
Volunteers such as these pack shoebox gifts to be sent to children around the world. Operation Christmas Child is a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse. National Collection Week for the shoeboxes will be Nov. 16-23. COURTESY PHOTO | SAMARITAN’S PURSE
The Lampasas Badger Band practices songs from its upcoming 2026 marching show. The band has received over $200,000 in community donations to aquire new instruments and two band equipment trailers. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
