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down from his post in June 2026. want to be when I grow up. I won’t be going far, though. I’ll truly enjoy cheering from the sidelines as the district continues to grow and thrive. “I have full confidence in the outstanding team we have in place, from our leadership to every member of the Lometa educational community, that it is exceptionally well- Rob Moore plans to step

down from his post in June 2026. want to be when I grow up. I won’t be going far, though. I’ll truly enjoy cheering from the sidelines as the district continues to grow and thrive. “I have full confidence in the outstanding team we have in place, from our leadership to every member of the Lometa educational community, that it is exceptionally well- Rob Moore plans to step

Lometa superintendent to step down in June

Mason Hines
Thursday, December 18, 2025
The Lometa ISD will be under new leadership next school year, as Superintendent Rob Moore announced at Tuesday’s Board of Trustees meeting he will resign effective June 30, 2026.

Corix issues boil water notice after line break

News Staff
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Corix Utilities, the provider for the city of Lometa’s water system, issued a boil water notice to customers on Wednesday.An email alert late Wednesday afternoon from Corix stated, “a contractor hit our water main while working in your service area. Crews are working to make necessary repairs now.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, December 18, 2025
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Club members celebrate upcoming holiday

News Staff
Thursday, December 18, 2025
The ’36 Club met Dec. 11 for its annual Christmas social event. Members enjoyed a soup and sandwich lunch with desserts. Each club member brought new, non-slip socks that were delivered to area nursing homes for residents. The next meeting will be Jan. 8 at 3:30 p.m.
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Holiday plant legends and lore

Melinda Myers
Thursday, December 18, 2025
The legend of the poinsettia has a Mexican origin, and its name comes from Joel Poinsett, a U.S. ambassador to Mexico.The holidays are here, and you are probably seeing many traditional holiday plants for sale at your favorite flower shop and garden center.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, December 18, 2025
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.DEC.

DISTRICT COURT

News Staff
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Lampasas County 27th District Court convened for two hearings on Dec. 15. Judge Debbie Garrett presided over the hearings.Defendant Gary Wayne Babcock Jr. of Livingston pleaded guilty to a charge of theft of property greater than or equal to $2,500 and less than $30,000.
After nearly two terms as Lampasas district clerk, Edith Harrison is running for county judge. COURTESY PHOTO

After nearly two terms as Lampasas district clerk, Edith Harrison is running for county judge. COURTESY PHOTO

Harrison joins race for next county judge

News Staff
Monday, December 15, 2025
Edith Wagner Harrison, a two-term Lampasas County district clerk, has announced her candidacy for Lampasas County judge.She joins Republican candidates David Millican and Jo Ann San Miguel, as well as Democratic candidate Wade Dudley Wooten, in seeking the position held by County Judge Randy Hoyer.
MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

Steer takes top honors at Lometa show

News Staff
Monday, December 15, 2025
The grand champion steer at the Lometa FFA Livestock Show was exhibited by Karlee Hydin. Show judge Emory Geye holds the championship trophy for Hydin. Results from the youth livestock show will appear in Friday’s edition of the Dispatch Record.
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