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Clayton Tucker, former chairman of the Lampasas County Deomcratic Party, is running for Texas agriculture commissioner. COURTESY PHOTO

Clayton Tucker, former chairman of the Lampasas County Deomcratic Party, is running for Texas agriculture commissioner. COURTESY PHOTO

Tucker announces run for ag commissioner

Erick Mitchell
Monday, September 15, 2025
Political organizer and Lampasas rancher Clayton Tucker is looking to challenge Sid Miller in 2026 to be the Lone Star State’s next agriculture commissioner.

Lampasas school board OKs purchase of new Chromebooks

Erick Mitchell
Monday, September 15, 2025
It was a short meeting last Monday for the Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees, with only consent items to accept.Trustee Sam Walker was absent from the proceedings.In the consent agenda, board members approved a waiver for the maximum class size.
Students at Taylor Creek Elementary show their love for country and patriotic colors at a commemorative parade and assembly last Thursday morning. For more on the event that recognized the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the nation, see page 2. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Students at Taylor Creek Elementary show their love for country and patriotic colors at a commemorative parade and assembly last Thursday morning. For more on the event that recognized the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the nation, see page 2. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Honoring the sacrifices of Sept. 11 heroes

News Staff
Monday, September 15, 2025

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, September 15, 2025
JURY TRIAL CANCELEDThe jury trial scheduled by Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace Dan Hause for Sept. 23 has been canceled. Those prospective jurors do not need to report.SQUARE FOOT GARDENINGLampasas Community Gardens will offer a Square Foot Gardening Workshop on Saturday at 9 a.m.
Lampasas residents gathered around the county courthouse Thursday in a moment of prayer for the nation 24 years after the Sept. 11 attacks and the day after the murder of Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas residents gathered around the county courthouse Thursday in a moment of prayer for the nation 24 years after the Sept. 11 attacks and the day after the murder of Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Special prayer gathering for nation

News Staff
Monday, September 15, 2025

CLARIFICATION

News Staff
Monday, September 15, 2025
In the Sept. 9 edition, the Dispatch Record reported Lampasas ISD had received a quote for 500 laminated Ten Commandments posters from 2B Signs and More for $3,980, based on information provided from Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe.Rascoe said he misspoke about the price quote.
Christmas on the Creek spokesperson Libby Bluntzer addressed the Lampasas City Council Monday to advocate for continued funding for the annual event. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Christmas on the Creek spokesperson Libby Bluntzer addressed the Lampasas City Council Monday to advocate for continued funding for the annual event. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Council reconsiders Christmas on the Creek funding

Hunter King
Thursday, September 11, 2025
A large crowd of Christmas on the Creek representatives filled the room at Monday’s Lampasas City Council meeting so they could take time to explain why they want the city to continue funding the Christmas lights that are put up each year in the park.
KIM JOHNSON | DISPATCH RECORD

KIM JOHNSON | DISPATCH RECORD

Midday blaze erupts at west Lampasas residence

News Staff
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Emergency responders were alerted about a house fire Wednesday afternoon at the corner of West First Street and Race Street. Fire Marshal Bart Baker is continuing his investigation. More information about the fire and another photo are inside on page 13.

Lometa keeps same tax rate

Cheri Jay-wienecke
Thursday, September 11, 2025
The Lometa City Council made quick work of a short agenda during its meeting at City Hall on Monday.Council member Taylor Thompson was absent from the session.
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