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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.

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.

Indian Artifact show returns for 32nd year

Erick Mitchell
Monday, August 31, 2026
The Indian Artifact & Mineral and Gem Show hosted by Vision Lampasas returns for the 32nd consecutive year on Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the old middle school cafeteria on Western Street.Event coordinator Warren Bluntzer has been a part of the event since its inception.
LIVING PROOF BY DANAE DE GUELLE

LIVING PROOF BY DANAE DE GUELLE

Peptides: The healing tool most people have never heard of

Danae De Guelle
Monday, August 31, 2026
You’ve probably heard the word peptides floating around in wellness circles, antiaging conversations or athletic recovery communities. Maybe you assumed it was another overhyped trend. Maybe you filed it under things to look into someday.But peptides aren’t new, and they aren’t a trend.
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

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

Lights, camera, action

News Staff
Monday, August 31, 2026
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

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

Badger Band goes Brazilian

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, August 27, 2026
The Lampasas High School Badger Band is ready to bring the sights and sounds of the Amazon rainforest to the Texas Hill Country.While the band aims for marching contest success, head director Eduardo Zambrano’s number-one priority is pleasing the crowd.
ANA SOFIA MEYER | DISPATCH RECORD

ANA SOFIA MEYER | DISPATCH RECORD

Key to the city presented

News Staff
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Long-time restaurant owner and operator Adrian Frias lost his wife and son in a car accident in February. The Lampasas City Council honored Frias and his family with a key to the city during Monday’s regular meeting. At left, Mayor Herb Pearce presents Frias his memento.
The partial eclipse of the moon should be visible across North America late Thursday night, with its peak to take place around 11:30 p.m. FILE PHOTO

The partial eclipse of the moon should be visible across North America late Thursday night, with its peak to take place around 11:30 p.m. FILE PHOTO

Lunar eclipse to be visible in Central Texas

News Staff
Monday, August 24, 2026
This week will bring yet another astronomical phenomenon, on the heels of the recent Perseids meteor shower that occurred earlier in August.A partial lunar eclipse will take place Thursday night through the very early morning Friday.

January family holds reunion

News Staff
Monday, August 24, 2026
On Aug. 15, at the Wildflower Hills venue, descendants of the January family celebrated a reunion for the first time in several years.
Mark Nicolas poses during Field Medical Service School. COURTESY PHOTO

Mark Nicolas poses during Field Medical Service School. COURTESY PHOTO

Mark Nicolas and the long way back, part 4

Demetra Paizanis
Monday, August 24, 2026
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following story is the final installment about a Lampasas County Navy veteran who turned his recovery journey into research.While caring for his grandmother, Mark Nicolas continued studying addiction counseling at San Antonio College.
RANDOM DISTRACTIONS BY MARK MONTGOMERY

RANDOM DISTRACTIONS BY MARK MONTGOMERY

Random thoughts come with ‘Dog Days’

Mark Montgomery
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Well, it’s summer, and the “Dog Days” are here. I have never known exactly what that meant but have assumed it had something to do with hot weather and the wisdom of dogs.
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