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LCRA accepting applications for community grants

News Staff
Monday, January 12, 2026
The Lower Colorado River Authority is accepting applications this month for community grants for projects such as improvements to fire stations, community centers, sports fields, libraries and other facilities as well as providing updated gear and equipment for emergency responders.
COURTESY PHOTO | OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Gov. Greg Abbott joined a group of sportsmen, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department personnel, and state officials Friday at the new Post Oak Ridge State Park in Lampasas County. Abbott thanked voters and the Texas Legislature for creating the $1 billion Centennial Parks Fund so Texas families can have expanded offerings to experience the outdoors.

COURTESY PHOTO | OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Gov. Greg Abbott joined a group of sportsmen, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department personnel, and state officials Friday at the new Post Oak Ridge State Park in Lampasas County. Abbott thanked voters and the Texas Legislature for creating the $1 billion Centennial Parks Fund so Texas families can have expanded offerings to experience the outdoors.

Abbott delivers remarks at newly founded Post Oak Ridge State Park

News Staff
Monday, January 12, 2026
Gov. Greg Abbott joined a group of sportsmen and delivered remarks Friday at the newly founded Post Oak Ridge State Park in Lampasas County.

EDC to unveil 2026 goals to City Council

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, January 8, 2026
A changing of the guard for the Lampasas Economic Development Corp. Board of Directors is bringing new ideas to the table in 2026.Board President Deorald Finney told the Dispatch Record the EDC will present its directors’ “wish list” to the Lampasas City Council at its regular meeting on Jan. 26.
ADAM BARRIOS | DISPATCH RECORD

ADAM BARRIOS | DISPATCH RECORD

Sparks fly during Fastest Torch contest

News Staff
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Devon Lively participates in the Fastest Torch welding contest Wednesday evening. The event is part of the annual Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show, taking place at the show barn this week. Competition will conclude Saturday with the cattle show. Premium sale is set for 5 p.m. that night.
Trustees Ryan Shahan, left, and Rob Borchardt discuss options for a Lampasas ISD bond election that could go before voters in May. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Trustees Ryan Shahan, left, and Rob Borchardt discuss options for a Lampasas ISD bond election that could go before voters in May. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

LISD inches closer to finalizing bond propositions

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, January 8, 2026
The Lampasas ISD Board of Trustees is just weeks away from calling a May 2026 bond election that will include a new Lampasas Middle School campus.During Monday’s called meeting, trustees brainstormed possible bond proposals and what the tax impacts could be on residents.

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Hot Dogs For Students
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Colorado River CattleWomen is offering pre-K through fifth-grade students a ticket for a free, all-beef hot dog lunch Jan. 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show.This opportunity will allow young students a chance to see what the annual stock show is all about.

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, January 8, 2026
bingo, 10 a.m. Lampasas Multi-Service Center, 901 S. Live Oak.Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Fourth Street and Chestnut.hicks chapel Church of God in Christ, 11 a.m. worship service. 1102 S. Chestnut St.Alcoholics Anonymous, 5 p.m. St.
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Donation made to assist CPS children

News Staff
Thursday, January 8, 2026
The Pierian Club hosted pianist Shannon Gallinger Dec. 9 for an evening filled with music at the organization’s annual Christmas Concert. Club president Connie Hendrix, left, presents a gift to Gallinger in appreciation for sharing her musical talents.
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