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At left, Dwayne Friedlander of Holloman Masonry and Lampasas County Museum Foundation member Randy McGuire discuss repair efforts on the historic museum building. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

At left, Dwayne Friedlander of Holloman Masonry and Lampasas County Museum Foundation member Randy McGuire discuss repair efforts on the historic museum building. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Museum faces costly repairs as result of Mother’s Day rains

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, July 9, 2026
After sustaining flood damages on Mother’s Day, the Lampasas County Museum remains on the road to recovery.All items inside the museum have been removed to allow repairs to proceed.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Praise music in the park

News Staff
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Denise Moreau of First Presbyterian Church’s bluegrass worship group sings during Wednesday’s Gospel Night event at W.M. Brook Park.
erick mitchell | dispatch record

erick mitchell | dispatch record

Hayloft Party moves to courthouse bandstand

News Staff
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Zach Huckabee, Roland Schaub and numerous other Lampasas-area musicians provided entertainment at Tuesday night’s Hayloft Party, part of the traditional Spring Ho offerings. More concerts are on tap this week, with the popular Friday Night and Saturday Night Concerts on the Square.
courtesy photo 42 Tournament coordinator Darlene Johnson presents banners and prize winnings to the top team, David Standefer, in center, and Neal Leavell.

courtesy photo 42 Tournament coordinator Darlene Johnson presents banners and prize winnings to the top team, David Standefer, in center, and Neal Leavell.

Winners named in 42 tournament

News Staff
Thursday, July 9, 2026

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, July 9, 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.
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courtesy photo

Drowsy driver crashes into business; no major injuries sustained

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, July 9, 2026
A single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning resulted in a Toyota Camry plowing through a local business after the driver reportedly fell asleep at the wheel.According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, a 20-year-old Austin female was traveling southbound on U.S. Highway 183 when she...

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, July 9, 2026
The following arrests were reported to the Lampasas Dispatch Record by area law enforcement officials.

GRAND JURY

News Staff
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Lampasas County grand jury convened Wednesday to start a new July term.
Festival time has arrived!

Festival time has arrived!

Festival time has arrived!

News Staff
Monday, July 6, 2026
After months of planning and preparation, the 2026 Spring Ho Festival is here, offering a full week of activities, competitions, events and entertainment celebrating “Stars, Stripes and Spring Ho Nights.”A short summary of the festival schedule follows.
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