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ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Getting ready for America’s birthday

News Staff
Monday, May 11, 2026
As several patriotic holidays approach, a window painting at Home Place Floors celebrates the upcoming250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Also fast approaching are Memorial Day on May 25 and Flag Day on June 14. See related commentary, page 4.
DISPATCH RECORD All cities tracked by the Dispatch Record reported a gain in local sales taxes this month, compared to what they earned in May 2025.

DISPATCH RECORD All cities tracked by the Dispatch Record reported a gain in local sales taxes this month, compared to what they earned in May 2025.

Sales tax revenue surges in May

Gail Lowe
Monday, May 11, 2026
Statistics from the Texas Comptroller’s Office show all cities in Lampasas and the surrounding counties posted percentage gains in their sales tax rebates this month – with seven of the 11 entities reflecting a double-digit gain for May.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, May 11, 2026
TEXAS GUN RIGHTSTexas First Conservative Alliance will meet Tuesday (tonight) at 5:30 p.m. at Lampasas Community Church, 1601 E. Fourth St. Guest speaker will be Chris McNutt, president of Texas Gun Rights. Anyone interested may attend.
High school English teacher Judith McGhee is the 2025-2026 Secondary Teacher of the Year for Lampasas ISD. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

High school English teacher Judith McGhee is the 2025-2026 Secondary Teacher of the Year for Lampasas ISD. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

McGhee named Lampasas ISD’s Secondary Teacher of the Year

Erick Mitchell
Monday, May 11, 2026
Lampasas High School English teacher Judith McGhee didn’t believe the news when she was named Lampasas ISD’s Secondary Teacher of the Year.“My first reaction gave me a taste of Impostor’s Syndrome – surely, they didn’t mean me, right?

Extension Service to offer ‘Beekeeping 201’

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
A “Beekeeping 201” program will be held May 15 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Lampasas County annex conference room, 409 S. Live Oak in Lampasas.The event will include an in-hive demonstration at an outdoor location close by.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
The following arrests were reported to the Lampasas Dispatch Record by area law enforcement officials. The Dispatch Record prints the name and charge(s) of people arrested on at least one Class B misdemeanor – or more serious – charge.

Graduation ceremonies set for May 15

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Commencement for the Lampasas High School Class of 2026 will be held May 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Badger Stadium. Gates will open at 6 p.m. There is no reserved seating offered.In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved to the high school gym at 2716 South U.S. Highway 281.
erick mitchell | dispatc h record Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe, left, and Lampasas ISD Board President Ryan Shahan discuss with trustees what they want to see with design plans from WRA Architects.

erick mitchell | dispatc h record Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe, left, and Lampasas ISD Board President Ryan Shahan discuss with trustees what they want to see with design plans from WRA Architects.

Trustees hear from architects on design timeline for campus

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Just days after voters approved $115.55 million in bonds to build a new Lampasas Middle School campus, the Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees is planning for next steps.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Juniors who will represent Lampasas in Boys State are, from left, Austin Barber, Brody Hilgenberg, Grant Gill, Cayhil Isom and Noah Stokley.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Juniors who will represent Lampasas in Boys State are, from left, Austin Barber, Brody Hilgenberg, Grant Gill, Cayhil Isom and Noah Stokley.

Students honored as Boys State, Girls State selections

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, May 7, 2026
The American Legion Briggs Wright Post No. 277 and its auxiliary unit have named this year’s Lampasas High School representatives for the 2026 American Legion Auxiliary Bluebonnet Girls State and American Legion Boys State programs.
erick mitchell | dispatc h record Andrew Landrum spoke during the public forum portion of Monday’s school board meeting to advocate for the reinstatement of a vocal music program in Lampasas schools.

erick mitchell | dispatc h record Andrew Landrum spoke during the public forum portion of Monday’s school board meeting to advocate for the reinstatement of a vocal music program in Lampasas schools.

Special services director updates LISD school board on student numbers

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, May 7, 2026
With no major action items on the table, most of Monday’s Lampasas ISD Board of Trustees regular meeting was dedicated to a presentation from Karen Turner, the district’s director of special services.
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