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Fireworks delight Spring Ho crowd

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
The annual Fireworks Show that follows Gospel Night music remains one of the more popular offerings during the Spring Ho festival. The banks of Sulphur Creek are a popular site to observe the pyrotechnics.

Speed limit lowered on Kempner street

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, July 16, 2026
In a narrow 3-2 vote, the Kempner City Council agreed to lower the speed limit on Sidewinder Street to 10 mph. The action came during Tuesday’s regular meeting after resident concerns were noted about the existing 30 mph limit on the street.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
CANDIDATE TOWN HALLThe Lampasas County Democratic Party will hold a Candidate Town Hall on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the former middle school cafeteria, 103 N. Western Ave.
Armondo Rosales helps his dance partner, Karli Rosales, make their way around the dance floor. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Armondo Rosales helps his dance partner, Karli Rosales, make their way around the dance floor. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Competitors show off their skills at Spring Ho’s Dance Contest

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
The annual Spring Ho Dance Contest took place July 9 at Putters & Gutters Fun Center.Unlike in previous years, no overall contest winner was named, according to festival organizers.Other results follow.
Lampasas High School cheerleaders wave to the crowd atop a Lampasas Fire Department engine during Saturday’s 53rd annual Spring Ho Grand Parade. ADAM BARRIOS | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas High School cheerleaders wave to the crowd atop a Lampasas Fire Department engine during Saturday’s 53rd annual Spring Ho Grand Parade. ADAM BARRIOS | DISPATCH RECORD

Festival celebrates Grand Parade

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
The Spring Ho Festival celebrated its 53rd annual Grand Parade on Saturday morning. Many of the floats embodied this year’s theme: “Stars, Stripes, and Spring Ho Nights.”America’s Celebration secured grand champion honors for its float.Results for the parade are as follows.
courtesy photo

courtesy photo

Classmates hold their 50-year reunion

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
The Lampasas High School Class of 1976 held its 50-year reunion July 10 at The Grove. Seated are, from left to right, Jaye Kenyon, Kim Garner, Lisa Simpson, Jeanne Cook, Maria Kiley and Jennie Mitchusson.
courtesy photo

courtesy photo

Golden anniversary celebrated

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
On July 17, 1976, two months after their high school graduation, Vickie and Joey McQueen said their wedding vows and were married. They met in kindergarten in Ballinger in 1963 and have been sweethearts ever since. The McQueens are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on July 17, 2026.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
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ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Amayka Guerra eyes the finish line during her relay race.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Amayka Guerra eyes the finish line during her relay race.

Children enjoy relay races, face painting and more at Kids’ Day

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Hundreds of children and their families ventured to the Gavin Garrett Soccer Complex for two hours of fun in the sun at the Spring Ho Kids’ Day Activities on July 10.Here are the results from the various races.
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