At left, Saratoga UWCD Board President Paul Cline reviews his notes as Director Stan Wilson discusses a change to the district’s fees for non-exempt wells. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
FILE PHOTO Lampasas Fire Department’s ladder truck, shown with its aerial ladder extended while Jared Payne fights a fire several years ago, has reached the end of its service life, according to national standards.
Ross Kothmann makes a handoff to John Stenson against Gatesville. ANA SOFIA MEYER | DISPATCH RECORD
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Monday, August 31, 2026
The Lampasas Badgers storm out of the tunnel before Friday’s 21-0 road win over the Gatesville Hornets. For a recap of the victory, see Sports on page 6.
JEFF LOWE | COURTESY PHOYO
JEFF LOWE | COURTESY PHOTO
Lampasas runners compete at Brownwood Invitational
Lampasas’ volleyball team played six games in a three-day stretch, winning four of six. ANA SOFIA MEYER | DISPATCH RECORD |
Filming for the short film “The Weapon” took place Friday at Brown Feed Store in Lampasas. The film is written by Chase Kuker, from a story by Cody Bobay. Director and producer Jordan Kuker said the short film is a proof of concept intended for a feature movie and is meant to showcase Lampasas as a filming destination. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
LIVING PROOF BY DANAE DE GUELLE
FILE PHOTO Vendors often take time to visit with attendees at Vision Lampasas’ Indian Artifact & Mineral and Gem Show. This year’s event is set for Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the old middle school cafeteria.
