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This drone photo shared by a Lampasas resident shows extensive flooding in the area of the Gibson Branch of the Lampasas River on the morning of July 5. More flood photos are inside on page 7. MICHEAL HAVENS | COURTESY PHOTO

This drone photo shared by a Lampasas resident shows extensive flooding in the area of the Gibson Branch of the Lampasas River on the morning of July 5. More flood photos are inside on page 7. MICHEAL HAVENS | COURTESY PHOTO

Flood damage minimal here compared to nearby counties

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, July 10, 2025
While Central Texas mourns severe loss of life and property damage due to Independence Day weekend flooding, residents of Lampasas County can breathe a small sigh of relief after minimal damage and flood effects were seen here.

STAAR scores remain consistent for LISD

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, July 10, 2025
DISPATCH RECORDLampasas ISD Assistant Superintendent Dana Holcomb provided school board members with a glimpse of the district’s academic performance on the recent STAAR and high school End-of-Course exams. He discussed some of the highlights during Monday’s regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Lampasas ISD Assistant Superintendent Dana Holcomb, standing, discusses 2025 STAAR scores during Monday’s Board of Trustees meeting. Trustees also reviewed preliminary budget numbers for fiscal year 2025-2026 with Chief Financial Officer Shane Jones, seated at back. In foreground are board members Mickey Edwards, at left, and Board President Ryan Shahan. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Lampasas ISD Assistant Superintendent Dana Holcomb, standing, discusses 2025 STAAR scores during Monday’s Board of Trustees meeting. Trustees also reviewed preliminary budget numbers for fiscal year 2025-2026 with Chief Financial Officer Shane Jones, seated at back. In foreground are board members Mickey Edwards, at left, and Board President Ryan Shahan. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Lampasas school board members hold budget workshop

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Lampasas ISD is planning for a $2.4 million budget deficit in the 2025-2026 fiscal year. School board members learned more about the proposed budget in a workshop session Monday.The budget lists $46.29 million in proposed expenses, a 4.81% increase from the current fiscal year.

BRIEFLY

Blood Drive
Thursday, July 10, 2025
The next American Red Cross Community Blood Drive will take place Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the First Street Church of Christ Family Life Center. Visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter “lampasascomm” to schedule an appointment.
A new festival queen is crowned

A new festival queen is crowned

A new festival queen is crowned

News Staff
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Miss Spring Ho Sagen Plouff poses for a photo with the Little Miss pageant winner Berkley Ann Shuffler after Monday night’s pageant. For more pageant photos, see page 3.

Sewing sessions available for youth

News Staff
Thursday, July 10, 2025
County Extension Agent Karen DeZarn will offer a workshop for first-time sewers ages 8-12, and another session for teen sewers.The two-day Young Sewer Workshop will be July 21-22 from 1-4 p.m.The Teenager Sewer Workshop will be July 23 and July 25, also from 1-4 p.m.

Food Handler classes slated

News Staff
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Food Handler Classes – in English and Spanish – are being offered July 23-24 at 10 a.m. at the Lampasas County Office Building conference room, 409 S. Pecan St.The English session will be July 23, with the Spanish session to take place July 24. Register by contacting Karen DeZarn at kjdezarn@ag.

Community Calendar

News Staff
Thursday, July 10, 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.
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