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Report Storm Damages
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Lampasas County residents who experienced damages or losses – residential, commercial and/or agricultural – as a result of the July flooding events are encouraged to complete a survey through the Texas Department of Emergency Management using the Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT).
ADAM BARRIOS | DISPATCH RECORD

ADAM BARRIOS | DISPATCH RECORD

No rain on this parade

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Although lightning and thunderstorms forced an early end to the Saturday night Concert on the Square, the Spring Ho Grand Parade earlier in the day saw festival-goers line the downtown blocks to support festival royalty, community groups and local dignitaries.
Lucy and Aspyn Shelton offered homemade cookies and lemonade to Spring Ho parade attendees last week in exchange for donations that will be forwarded to a Hill Country family who has suffered loss due to the July 4 flooding in Central Texas. courtesy photo

Lucy and Aspyn Shelton offered homemade cookies and lemonade to Spring Ho parade attendees last week in exchange for donations that will be forwarded to a Hill Country family who has suffered loss due to the July 4 flooding in Central Texas. courtesy photo

Sisters raise funds to help flood-stricken family

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Like many youngsters, 8-year-old sisters Lucy and Aspyn Shelton had considered ways they could earn money to pay for fun summer activities. They had planned to set up a lemonade stand in their neighborhood and try their entrepreneurial efforts that way.
Filling the park with gospel, worship music adam

Filling the park with gospel, worship music adam

Filling the park with gospel, worship music

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
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A group of meen sit down to start their game during the 42 tournament on the Tuesday of Spring Ho. There were likely around 40 teams that played in the competition. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

A group of meen sit down to start their game during the 42 tournament on the Tuesday of Spring Ho. There were likely around 40 teams that played in the competition. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

42 Tournament brings serious competition

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
At left, Walker Cook and Theo Ray race to the finish line during last Friday’s Kids’ Day relay races. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

At left, Walker Cook and Theo Ray race to the finish line during last Friday’s Kids’ Day relay races. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Kids’ Day provides fun activites for all

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Over 500 children showed up for Spring Ho Kids’ Day Activities at the Gavin Garrett Soccer complex on July 11, with dozens competing in various relay races.
Ronda Martin dances with her partner, Mark Wengler. The pair were crowned overall Spring Ho Dance Contest champions. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Ronda Martin dances with her partner, Mark Wengler. The pair were crowned overall Spring Ho Dance Contest champions. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Couples earn recognition at Dance Contest

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
The annual Spring Ho Dance Contest was held July 10 at the Putters & Gutters Fun Center.Mark Wengler and Ronda Martin were crowned overall champions for the competition.
Vendors delight at W.M. Brook

Vendors delight at W.M. Brook

Vendors delight at W.M. Brook

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Vendors offered charming wares, artisan crafts and tasty foods at W.M. Brook Park during the Spring Ho Festival.ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
Spring Ho Pet Parade participants costumed as a Texas Department of Transporation Work crew enjoy the stroll down Live Oak Street. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Spring Ho Pet Parade participants costumed as a Texas Department of Transporation Work crew enjoy the stroll down Live Oak Street. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Pets and their people on parade

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Lampasas residents showed up in good numbers along Live Oak Street to witness the Spring Ho Pet Parade on July 11.Maddie Gouak, Hattie Gouak, June Floerke and Woods Floerke earned grand champion honors for their pets 'Ridge' and 'Moose.
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