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FILE PHOTO Smoke from a past wildfire is shown. Lampasas County remains under a burn ban.

FILE PHOTO Smoke from a past wildfire is shown. Lampasas County remains under a burn ban.

Wildfire preparedness meeting set for Thursday

News Staff
Monday, August 24, 2026
A Wildfire Preparedness public meeting is planned for Thursday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Lampasas County Office Building conference room, 409 S. Pecan St. in Lampasas.The Lampasas County Community Wildfire Protection Plan is a collaborative effort to reduce wildfire risk, improve preparedness and...
The Lampasas cross country team participated in a large meet Friday in Cedar Park. Sophia Storm, in foreground, is followed closely by her teammates as the varsity girls headed toward the finish line. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

The Lampasas cross country team participated in a large meet Friday in Cedar Park. Sophia Storm, in foreground, is followed closely by her teammates as the varsity girls headed toward the finish line. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Runners compete in Cedar Park

Erick Mitchell
Monday, August 24, 2026
It may be early in the season, but the Lampasas cross country team already is improving from meet to meet.The Badgers took the course Thursday in Cedar Park at the Vista Ridge Invitational.

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Fall Gardening Kickoff
Monday, August 24, 2026
Lampasas Community Gardens will hold a Fall Gardening Kickoff on Saturday at 9 a.m.Plan your garden and select your bed.
U.S. beef producers have grappled with adverse weather, changing trade policy and high input costs, but consumer demand has remained relatively strong. file photo

U.S. beef producers have grappled with adverse weather, changing trade policy and high input costs, but consumer demand has remained relatively strong. file photo

Beef prices show hints of stabilizing

Dispatch Record Staff
Monday, August 24, 2026
Near-record-high beef prices may be leveling off or dropping slightly this fall, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Texas A&M Agricultural Economics.

Street closed

News Staff
Monday, August 24, 2026
The city of Lampasas has announced that Pecan Street, from East Third to East Fourth Street, will be closed from Aug. 26 through Sept. 4. Drivers should avoid this work zone on the east side of the courthouse.

Student enrollment down to start 2026-2027 term

Gail Lowe
Thursday, August 20, 2026
First-week enrollment for the Lampasas Independent School District show that student numbers have dipped about 3% from last year.On Monday, 3,456 students showed up for classes in the LISD, down 118 from the Aug. 8, 2025 first-day attendance and down 133 students from the May 14, 2026 last day of...
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

The soil begs for some rainfall

News Staff
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Parched dirt shows the effects of 35 straight days without rain during Central Texas’ hottest time of year. Bend saw consecutive 106-degree days Monday through Wednesday, according to the Lower Colorado River Authority.
EDC director Michael Irvin said Vision Lampasas needs to do a better job raising its own funds from the community. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

EDC director Michael Irvin said Vision Lampasas needs to do a better job raising its own funds from the community. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

EDC grants $10,000 to Vision Lampasas for Christmas on the Creek event

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, August 20, 2026
After some initial hesitancy, the Lampasas Economic Development Corp. agreed to pay Vision Lampasas $10,000 for the nonprofit’s six-week Christmas on the Creek event.Also during Wednesday’s EDC meeting, the board approved a grant for a returning restaurant and placed on hold a deal with a...

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News Staff
Thursday, August 20, 2026
WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESSA Wildfire Preparedness public meeting is planned for Aug. 27 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Lampasas County Office Building conference room, 409 S. Pecan St. in Lampasas.The Lampasas County Community Wildfire Protection Plan is a collaborative effort to reduce wildfire risk,...

Deadline nears for peach orders

News Staff
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Kiwanis Club of Lampasas is taking orders for Colorado peaches. A 22-pound box is $60. Proceeds help fund local scholarships.Order deadline is Aug. 21.
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