News

The Hostess House, which sits along the south banks of Sulphur Creek next to Hancock Springs, has been undergoing renovation to the historic limestone structure for a number of months. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

The Hostess House, which sits along the south banks of Sulphur Creek next to Hancock Springs, has been undergoing renovation to the historic limestone structure for a number of months. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

City aiming for end of year to open Hostess House

Hunter King
Thursday, September 18, 2025
It appears the Hostess House may be on its way to reopening by the end of the year, as the restoration project the city has been working on for several years nears completion.
Charlie Kirk spent time answering any questions about what to expect when TPUSA launched its new faith initiative, Erick Mitchell’s second assisgnment with the non-profit organization in 2021. Courtesy Photo

Charlie Kirk spent time answering any questions about what to expect when TPUSA launched its new faith initiative, Erick Mitchell’s second assisgnment with the non-profit organization in 2021. Courtesy Photo

Charlie Kirk’s legacy: a call for courageous conversations

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, September 18, 2025
After last week’s tragic event at Utah Valley University, everyone now knows the name Charlie Kirk.The political assassination that took the life of the 31-year-old Christian conservative activist and Turning Point USA cofounder shook the heartbeat of this nation.
Lay flat-faced flowers, like these Shasta daisies, face down on a flat surface to dry. COURTESY PHOTO | MELINDAMYERS.COM

Lay flat-faced flowers, like these Shasta daisies, face down on a flat surface to dry. COURTESY PHOTO | MELINDAMYERS.COM

Three ways to preserve the beauty of a summer garden

Melinda Myers
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Fall is quickly approaching and as you prepare for the change of seasons, consider preserving some of your summer garden’s beauty. Photograph, dry or press a few of your favorite flowers to enjoy and share with others.
hunter king | dispatch record

hunter king | dispatch record

Reception introduces city manager

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Retired pharmacist Ken Cattles, left, visits with new Lampasas City Manager Troy Hill at a meetand- greet welcome reception last week at the City Administration Building. Hill began his duties here Sept. 2.
Show runner-up was Sonny Chance, who came from Johnson City with his 1929 Ford Model A. Mike Nichols | courtesy photo

Show runner-up was Sonny Chance, who came from Johnson City with his 1929 Ford Model A. Mike Nichols | courtesy photo

Classics at Classic holds 17th annual pre-1990 car show

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Classics at the Classics held its annual car show Saturday for pre-1990 vehicles. This year, the car enthusiasts group honored the Storm’s Drive-In 75th anniversary.“This year was our best turnout yet,” organizer Sharon Carrigan said of the car show.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
We would like to help get your group’s event(s) listed in the Dispatch Record Calendar. The listing of community events and meetings is free.Calendar items must be in writing. Email to news@lampasas. com, or mail to: Calendar Lampasas Dispatch Record P.O.

DISTRICT COURT

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge Debbie Garrett presiding over the day’s hearings.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
The following arrests were reported to the Lampasas Dispatch Record by area law enforcement officials. The Dispatch Record prints the name and charge(s) of people arrested on at least one Class B misdemeanor – or more serious – charge.

Visiting judge to preside over district clerk case

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
District Clerk Edith Harrison is mentioned in a court document posted Wednesday morning at the Lampasas County Office Building that refers simply to “State of Texas vs. Edith Wagner Harrison,” the Dispatch Record has learned.Dibrell W.
The cities in Lampasas County all posted good sales tax gains in September, but results were mixed for other entities in the area.

The cities in Lampasas County all posted good sales tax gains in September, but results were mixed for other entities in the area.

Sales tax rebates rise in September

Gail Lowe
Monday, September 15, 2025
All three cities in the county showed increased sales tax revenues this month, compared to the September 2024 statistics.September payments are based on local sales made in July by businesses that report their taxes monthly to the state comptroller.
Subscribe to