Public Works Director Stephen Sewell presents his recommendation to the council regarding membership in the Central Texas Water Alliance. ANA SOFIA MEYER | DISPATCH RECORD
County Auditor Tragina Tallant said the new budget is up 22% from last year. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
COURTESY PHOTO Pictured at the ribbon-cutting event are from left, Lance Beaver, TWU manager, Meter Services; Joshua Berryhill, CEO and president, Anubis Engineering; Tim Williford, TWU vice president of operations; Gloria Martin, Lometa City Council member; Mayor Derek Talley; and Kimberly Strickland, TWU administrative assistant.
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Thursday, August 27, 2026
Crews get ready to install new infrastructure Tuesday at the Ajinomoto Foods plant along the Lampasas downtown square. The Dispatch Record reached out to General Manager Bruce Schroeder to learn more about the construction but did not receive a response.
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Name: Kaleb Otts Class: Senior Sport: Football Favorite Athlete: Steph Curry Favorite Hobby: Fishing, sports Favorite Food: Hot wings Favorite Movie: Fast and Furious
Name: Angelina Davis Class: Junior Sport: Volleyball Favorite Athlete: Sha’carri Richardson Favorite Hobby: Running, volleyball Favorite Food: Chicken alfredo Favorite Movie: Voicemails for Isabelle
Name: Ally Weinheimer Class: Sophomore Sport: Volleyball Favorite Athlete: Tim Tebow Favorite Hobby: Watching movies Favorite Food: Pizza Favorite Movie: Miss Congeniality
ANA SOFIA MEYER | DISPATCH RECORD
The Lampasas Badger Band practices its new fall marching show, “Rio – City of Rhythm,” after school on Tuesday. The band will debut some of its performance at tonight’s football game in Gatesville. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
Mark Nicolas poses during Field Medical Service School. COURTESY PHOTO
