Lampasas Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe (left) and Board President Ryan Shahan discuss the future middle school campus’ square footage during Monday’s meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
Sophomore quarterback Ross Kothmann will face another tall task this week against non-district opponent Lago Vista. Kothmann has been at the center of the Badgers’ offense this season, averaging nearly 230 passing yards per game. ANA SOFIA MEYER | DISPATCH RECORD
Lampasas senior Jonathan Bowling, a two-way player at defensive back and running back, breaks a tackle to sneak into the end zone for his second touchdown of the night against Lago Vista. ANA SOFIA MEYER | DISPATCH RECORD
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Thursday, October 8, 2026
Department of Public Safety troopers Marisol Ruiz (right) and Isaac Perez visit with children during Tuesday’s National Night Out hosted by the Lampasas Police Department at the H-E-B parking lot in Lampasas. For more photos, see page 2.
Nir paperwhites have slightly larger flowers and a more subtle scent. COURTESY PHOTO | WWW.MELINDAMYERS.COM
Name: Brayden Roberts Grade: Junior Sport: Football Favorite Athlete: Kevin Leverone Favorite Hobby: Lifting Favorite Food: Steak Favorite Movie: Tombstone
Name: Colton Harper Grade: Junior Sport: Football Favorite Athlete: Josh Warner Favorite Hobby: Welding or horse training or gym Favorite Food: Fried alligator Favorite Movie: The Odyssey
Name: Josh Warner Grade: Senior Sport: Football Favorite Athlete: Michael Jordan Favorite Hobby: Gym Favorite Food: Steak Favorite Movie: Cars
Reverse Raffle attendees enjoy a ribeye steak dinner during last year’s event. A similar meal will be served at this year’s showcase before the live auction gets underway. FILE PHOTO
DoLampasas will host its Fishes and Loaves Festival on Sunday. The event was originally set for Oct. 4 but was rescheduled due to weather. COURTESY PHOTO
LIVING PROOF BY DANAE DE GUELLE
