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Golden anniversary celebrated

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
On July 17, 1976, two months after their high school graduation, Vickie and Joey McQueen said their wedding vows and were married. They met in kindergarten in Ballinger in 1963 and have been sweethearts ever since. The McQueens are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on July 17, 2026.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
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.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Amayka Guerra eyes the finish line during her relay race.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Amayka Guerra eyes the finish line during her relay race.

Children enjoy relay races, face painting and more at Kids’ Day

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Hundreds of children and their families ventured to the Gavin Garrett Soccer Complex for two hours of fun in the sun at the Spring Ho Kids’ Day Activities on July 10.Here are the results from the various races.FOOT RACE3- and 4-year-old 1st: N/A2nd: Lincoln Rogers3rd: Iker Barrientos5- and...
Connie Hamill was named the overall grand champion of the County Fair with this quilt. County Judge Randy Howyer is photographed with her. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Connie Hamill was named the overall grand champion of the County Fair with this quilt. County Judge Randy Howyer is photographed with her. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Champions named for County Fair entries

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Judges have named Connie Hamill the overall Grand Champion of the County Fair.
ADAM BARRIOS | DISPATCH RECORD

ADAM BARRIOS | DISPATCH RECORD

Concert on the square

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Coffey Anderson performs on stage at Spring Ho’s Friday night Street Dance on the Lampasas downtown square.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
The following arrests were reported to the Lampasas Dispatch Record by area law enforcement officials.

Weather cooperates for festival before rain moves into area

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Much of Lampasas County saw its first significant rain of the summer this week, continuing a milderthan- average trend through what is often the area’s second-hottest month and one of its driest times.At the Lower Colorado River Authority weather station near Nix, high temperatures still have not...
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Enjoying a ride with Thomas

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Young visitors at the Santa Fe Depot were treated to a train ride during Sunday’s activities at the former railroad station. See inside for more Spring Ho photos.
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