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Governor calls for data center audit

Gail Lowe
Thursday, August 6, 2026
The questions surrounding proposed data center projects continue to mount, and public approval of the sites has plummeted. A March 2026 Gallup survey shows 70% of respondents across the country were opposed to the projects, with only 25% in favor.
Cattle graze in a lush pasture. FILE PHOTO

Cattle graze in a lush pasture. FILE PHOTO

Ag stewardship summit on tap

News Staff
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is offering a Central Texas Stewardship Summit Aug. 18 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to educate landowners on stewardship practices for the natural resources on their property.The summit takes place at the Burnet County AgriLife Building, 607 N. Vandeveer in Burnet.
McNeely, as a San Saba Armadillo golfer, was one of the earliest competitors on Hancock Park’s front nine holes when that portion opened in the 1990s. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

McNeely, as a San Saba Armadillo golfer, was one of the earliest competitors on Hancock Park’s front nine holes when that portion opened in the 1990s. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

New golf superintendent at home on course

Erick Mitchell
Monday, August 3, 2026
San Saba native Shawn McNeely is no stranger to Hancock Park Golf Course. Last Monday, he began his new role as the course’s superintendent.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, August 3, 2026
CHESS CLUBA new Chess Club is starting at Lampasas Public Library. Every Friday beginning Aug. 7, the Chess Club will meet from 2-5 p.m.An instructor will be available for those who want to learn.For more information, call 512556-3251.
Vehicles traverse U.S. 281 near the E.E. Ohnmeiss intersection on Friday. TxDOT expects a roughly 40% increase in traffic over the next 11 years at the Key Avenue intersection of U.S. 281 and U.S. 183, highlighting the need for projects like this to increase safety and mobility. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Vehicles traverse U.S. 281 near the E.E. Ohnmeiss intersection on Friday. TxDOT expects a roughly 40% increase in traffic over the next 11 years at the Key Avenue intersection of U.S. 281 and U.S. 183, highlighting the need for projects like this to increase safety and mobility. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

U.S. 281 project slated to end this week

Erick Mitchell
Monday, August 3, 2026
After years of work on U.S. Highway 281, the Texas Department of Transportation Brownwood District’s contractor is approaching the finish line. The project between Sulphur Creek and the Lampasas-Burnet County line is anticipated to be completed on Wednesday.
Recreation Specialist Bailey Carter outlines a proposal for a Parks Master Plan to the Lampasas City Council during its meeting last Monday night. She described it as phase one that would focus on the sports facilities and expansion plans for the future. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Recreation Specialist Bailey Carter outlines a proposal for a Parks Master Plan to the Lampasas City Council during its meeting last Monday night. She described it as phase one that would focus on the sports facilities and expansion plans for the future. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Parks master plan approved

Erick Mitchell
Monday, August 3, 2026
The city of Lampasas Parks and Recreation Department is ready to begin planning for the future. The department has entered into a $60,000 sponsorship agreement with JMT Engineering for a Parks Master Plan.The new partnership was approved during last Monday’s Lampasas City Council meeting.
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Sales tax-free weekend starts Friday

News Staff
Monday, August 3, 2026
Many clothing items, footwear, school supplies and backpacks will be exempt from sales tax during Texas’ annual Tax-Free Weekend, Aug. 7-9. The graphic above shows qualifying items, which can be purchased from a Texas store or from an online or catalog retailer doing business in Texas.
Brennen Barber helps install a 32-foot pole into the ground at Kempner’s Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park on Friday morning. Barber installed two poles for his bat-box project, with each pole able to hold two boxes. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Brennen Barber helps install a 32-foot pole into the ground at Kempner’s Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park on Friday morning. Barber installed two poles for his bat-box project, with each pole able to hold two boxes. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas senior’s Eagle Scout project brings bat boxes to Kempner

Erick Mitchell
Monday, August 3, 2026
Lampasas High School senior Brennen Barber is moving closer to his goal of becoming an Eagle Scout.On Friday, Barber – with help from his father, Ben Barber, and MacDonald Construction -- installed two 32-foot-high metal poles in Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park.
Emma-Lee Bull and Isabella Glowinski were promoted to Senior Girl Scout during last week’s Bridging Ceremony. COURTESY PHOTO

Emma-Lee Bull and Isabella Glowinski were promoted to Senior Girl Scout during last week’s Bridging Ceremony. COURTESY PHOTO

Girl Scouts hold Bridging Ceremony, present volunteer awards

News Staff
Monday, August 3, 2026
Girl Scouts of Central Texas’ Lampasas Service Unit 712 hosted its 2026 Bridging Ceremony and Volunteer Awards presentation on July 28 at First Street Church of Christ.
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Personalizing their parking space

News Staff
Monday, August 3, 2026
Lampasas High School seniors who qualified for a designated space in the campus parking lot are hard at work to add creative touches to their spot before the new term begins.
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