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USDA offers grants for beef, ag producers

News Staff
Monday, September 21, 2026
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced Friday the awarding of more than $26 million to farmers and agricultural producers across the country through the USDA Value Added Producer Grant program.

Wildlife Tax Valuation Workshop on tap next month in Burnet

News Staff
Monday, September 21, 2026
A Wildlife Tax Valuation Workshop is planned for Oct. 9 from 8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Inks Dam National Fish Hatchery, 345 Clay Young Rd. in Burnet.Topics to be covered include:• an overview of Wildlife Tax Valuation• habitat evaluation• target species selection• requirements and Wildlife Management...
Wildfires arise unexpectedly, but having firebreaks on the land and a plan for cattle relocation are part of ranch preparedness when an emergency strikes. This photo shows a water drop during the Herring fire that occurred Aug. 11. Assistance from local emergency responders and the Texas Forest Service helped limit damage on the ranch. file photo

Wildfires arise unexpectedly, but having firebreaks on the land and a plan for cattle relocation are part of ranch preparedness when an emergency strikes. This photo shows a water drop during the Herring fire that occurred Aug. 11. Assistance from local emergency responders and the Texas Forest Service helped limit damage on the ranch. file photo

Wildfire on the ranch

Gail Lowe
Monday, September 21, 2026
News over the last month has included multiple stories of wildfires across Texas, with some fires a little too close for comfort for Lampasas County residents.On Aug. 11, the Herring fire burned 77 acres near Lometa in the 15400 block of North U.S. Highway 183.Two weeks later on Aug. 25, the Adams...
The new Lampasas Middle School campus layout is illustrated here, with the track and football field moved to run along Broad Street, and the academic building situated along the west side of the property. The LMS entrance will be moved to face West Sixth Street instead of South Broad. COURTESY PHOTO

The new Lampasas Middle School campus layout is illustrated here, with the track and football field moved to run along Broad Street, and the academic building situated along the west side of the property. The LMS entrance will be moved to face West Sixth Street instead of South Broad. COURTESY PHOTO

Design concepts presented for LMS

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, September 17, 2026
The Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees has settled on the schematic design for the new middle school campus that voters approved in May’s bond election.During Monday’s regular meeting, trustees approved the design after discussing the size of the future band hall and the number...
ANA SOFIA MEYER | DISPATCH RECORD Mike Olson speaks to the Lampasas City Council, requesting Hotel Occupancy Tax funding for the CTX Goat Classic event.

ANA SOFIA MEYER | DISPATCH RECORD Mike Olson speaks to the Lampasas City Council, requesting Hotel Occupancy Tax funding for the CTX Goat Classic event.

With budget, tax rate finalized, City Council considers funding request

Ana Sofia Meyer
Thursday, September 17, 2026
The Lampasas City Council acted upon budget decisions, permits for new businesses and requests for funding at Monday’s meeting.After the meeting was called to order, Mayor Herb Pearce offered a proclamation to designate September as Library Sign-Up Month in Lampasas.
ANA SOFIA MEYER | DISPATCH RECORD

ANA SOFIA MEYER | DISPATCH RECORD

Ready for a rousing Homecoming

News Staff
Thursday, September 17, 2026
The Flames drill team performed at Wednesday evening’s pep rally staged at Badger Stadium, where Lampasas cheerleaders and the Badger Band also added to the excitement as part of this week’s Homecoming festivities. The football team will take on Wimberley Friday night to culminate the celebration.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Thursday, September 17, 2026
AMERICAN LEGIONAmerican Legion Briggs-Wright Post 277 will hold a meet-and-greet breakfast in the back room of Country Kitchen restaurant on Saturday at 8 a.m. All veterans are welcome to attend.PROJECT GRADUATIONProject Graduation for the Lampasas High School Class of 2028 will serve a stuffed...

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, September 17, 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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Resolution recognizes Ruthie Martin

News Staff
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Mayor Herb Pearce, at right, presents Mike Martin with a certificate of appreciation from the city honoring Martin’s late wife. After her retirement from the Lampasas school district, Ruthie Martin served for many years on the city’s Library Advisory Board.
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