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Parade marches through historic downtown

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
The Flames drill team helps herald the 2026 Spring Ho Grand Parade, as entries proceed down East Third Street where throngs of onlookers celebrate the festival tradition. For a final wrap-up of the “Stars, Stripes and Spring Ho Nights” activities, see inside.

Commissioners support budget for appraisal district

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, July 16, 2026
The Lampasas County Commissioners Court members believe the Lampasas Central Appraisal District is moving in a much-needed direction.During Monday’s regular meeting, commissioners approved LCAD’s 2027 budget that includes a 9.25% increase over the current budget.
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Fireworks delight Spring Ho crowd

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
The annual Fireworks Show that follows Gospel Night music remains one of the more popular offerings during the Spring Ho festival. The banks of Sulphur Creek are a popular site to observe the pyrotechnics.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
CANDIDATE TOWN HALLThe Lampasas County Democratic Party will hold a Candidate Town Hall on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the former middle school cafeteria, 103 N. Western Ave. The town hall will feature congressional candidate Justin Early, agriculture commissioner candidate Clayton Tucker and county...
Armondo Rosales helps his dance partner, Karli Rosales, make their way around the dance floor. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Armondo Rosales helps his dance partner, Karli Rosales, make their way around the dance floor. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Competitors show off their skills at Spring Ho’s Dance Contest

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
The annual Spring Ho Dance Contest took place July 9 at Putters & Gutters Fun Center.Unlike in previous years, no overall contest winner was named, according to festival organizers.Other results follow.TWO-STEP1st – Jason Ayers and Gabriella Surman 2nd – Thomas Davis and Teressa Kerr 3rd – Ryan...
Lampasas High School cheerleaders wave to the crowd atop a Lampasas Fire Department engine during Saturday’s 53rd annual Spring Ho Grand Parade. ADAM BARRIOS | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas High School cheerleaders wave to the crowd atop a Lampasas Fire Department engine during Saturday’s 53rd annual Spring Ho Grand Parade. ADAM BARRIOS | DISPATCH RECORD

Festival celebrates Grand Parade

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
The Spring Ho Festival celebrated its 53rd annual Grand Parade on Saturday morning.
courtesy photo

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Classmates hold their 50-year reunion

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
The Lampasas High School Class of 1976 held its 50-year reunion July 10 at The Grove. Seated are, from left to right, Jaye Kenyon, Kim Garner, Lisa Simpson, Jeanne Cook, Maria Kiley and Jennie Mitchusson.
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