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Thursday, May 7, 2026

TEXAS GUN RIGHTSTexas First Conservative Alliance will meet Tuesday 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.

Lometa discusses insurance price hike, Fourth of July fireworks

Cheri Jay-wienecke

Thursday, May 7, 2026

The Lometa City Council met in regular session Monday evening at City Hall, addressing employee benefits and taking time to honor a city staff member.In new business, the council addressed recent price changes to the city’s employee health insurance plan and new benefits.“Insurance is going up 11.

Audits show Lampasas loses 24% of its water; KWSC loss is 45%

Erick Mitchell Dispatch Record

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Combined, Lampasas Public Utilities and Kempner Water Supply Corp. lost more than 506 million gallons of treated water in 2024, according to audits filed with Texas Water Development Board.

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Law enforcement officer a popular visitor

News Staff

Monday, May 4, 2026

Chris Ford, a K-9 handler for the State Fire Marshal’s Office, provided insight into his daily routine during Hanna Springs Elementary School’s Career Day on Friday.

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Police seize over 200 grams of meth during traffic stop

Erick Mitchell

Monday, May 4, 2026

A San Saba man faces a first-degree felony charge after Lampasas police found more than 200 grams of methamphetamine during a traffic stop April 27.

Bond proposal for new middle school passes

Erick Mitchell

Monday, May 4, 2026

Lampasas ISD voters approved Proposition A — which funds a new middle school campus — but rejected the other two propositions in Saturday’s $139.6 million bond election.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Film producer Chase Kuker addresses the Lampasas Economic Development Corp. board members at a called meeting last week to address changes to his promotional package that can be used to market the city.

EDC directors mull changes to Kuker brothers’ documentary for city of Lampasas

Erick Mitchell

Monday, May 4, 2026

Chase Kuker outlined new plans for a documentary-style film detailing Lampasas’ historical past, its present and promising future when he addressed the Lampasas Economic Development Corp. Board of Directors on Wednesday.

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Career Day hosted at Hanna Springs campus

News Staff

Monday, May 4, 2026

Hodges & Sargent Pharmacy owner Kasha Clark, standing at left, explains the responsibilities entailed in her vocation as a pharmacist and businesswoman. Her presentation was one of many offered for Career Day at the elementary school. For a related photo, see page 10.

BRIEFLY

News Staff

Monday, May 4, 2026

BLOOD DRIVEThe next American Red Cross Blood Drive for the Lampasas community will be held May 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at First Street Church of Christ’s Family Life Center, 201 W. First St.Visit RedCrosBlood.org and enter “lampasascomm” to schedule an appointment.

Voters decided on three propositions totaling $139.6 million in the May 2 election.

Lampasas ISD bond decision: Unofficial results on $139.6 million package now available

News Staff

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Lampasas ISD voters approved Proposition A — which funds a new middle school campus — but rejected the other two propositions in the $139.6 million bond election. Unofficial results are now available for contested races on the Lampasas City Council and Lometa ISD Board of Trustees.

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