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ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Reinforcing with steel beams

Restoration efforts have begun at the former St. Christopher’s Church on East Fourth Street, led by the Lampasas Heritage Foundation. Pictured is Jon Sanders of A.G. Irvin Steel holding the beam while Joe Cooker welds it into place.
Teagan Schmidt and Emmanuel Prado were named the 2025 Lometa Homecoming Queen and King during Friday’s festivities. MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

Teagan Schmidt and Emmanuel Prado were named the 2025 Lometa Homecoming Queen and King during Friday’s festivities. MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

Lometa dominates Bynum for win on Homecoming

Lometa celebrated Homecoming in style Friday night, defeating the Bynum Bulldogs 56-14.Lometa’s passing attack was the story of the game, with seven of the Hornets’ scores coming via receiving touchdowns. Defensively, Lometa recovered three fumbles that all led to points for the Hornets.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Trying to reach the cupola

RKJ Construction had specialized equipment on hand Monday to reach the cupola atop the courthouse. Crews spent significant time trying to navigate safely to that height so they could do painting and sealing on the exterior.
High-powered telescopes and astronomers will be available Oct. 18 at Fiesta Winery for a Star Party at 6 p.m., hosted by Lampasas County Friends of the Night Sky. The county has some of the darkest skies in the Hill Country, which makes for perfect viewing opportunities.

High-powered telescopes and astronomers will be available Oct. 18 at Fiesta Winery for a Star Party at 6 p.m., hosted by Lampasas County Friends of the Night Sky. The county has some of the darkest skies in the Hill Country, which makes for perfect viewing opportunities.

Star-gazing opportunity

The Lampasas ISD Board of Trustees reviewed three options Monday for construction of a new middle school campus utilizing the current site. Option 1 is shown here; Options 2 and 3 can be found on page 5. WRA ARCHITECTS

The Lampasas ISD Board of Trustees reviewed three options Monday for construction of a new middle school campus utilizing the current site. Option 1 is shown here; Options 2 and 3 can be found on page 5. WRA ARCHITECTS

Possible new LMS layouts presented to school board

WRA Architects presented three options for a new middle school campus to the Lampasas ISD Board of Trustees on Monday.All three options were based off utilizing the current Lampasas Middle School property.

Propositions cover variety of tax measures

In odd-numbered years such as 2025, the November General Election includes for voter consideration any proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution that passed during the recently concluded legislative session.The 89th Texas Legislature has offered 17 constitutional amendments this year.

BRIEFLY

The city’s Parks & Recreation Department will host the final Movie in Your Park of the year tonight at 8 p.m. at the 580 Sports Complex. Showing will be “The Wild Robot.” Bring outdoor chairs, blankets and movie snacks.
A pumpkin bounce house was a nice addition to the Methodist church’s Fall Festival. Vickie mcqueen | courtesy photo

A pumpkin bounce house was a nice addition to the Methodist church’s Fall Festival. Vickie mcqueen | courtesy photo

Tons of fun activities at Lampasas Methodist Church’s Fall Festival

Lampasas Methodist Church held its annual Fall Festival Oct. 4.“It was a beautiful day of smiles, fun times and memories made,” festival chairman Vickie McQueen said. “Many volunteers helped make it a huge success!
At left, Lampasas High School fire and EMT students look in awe at the Texas Department of Transportation’s demonstration showing how an unrestrained child moves freely in the vehicle during a rollover accident. The simulation helped emphasize the imporantce of having a properly-fitted child safety seat. For more photos from Tuesday’s National Night Out event in Lampasas

At left, Lampasas High School fire and EMT students look in awe at the Texas Department of Transportation’s demonstration showing how an unrestrained child moves freely in the vehicle during a rollover accident. The simulation helped emphasize the imporantce of having a properly-fitted child safety seat. For more photos from Tuesday’s National Night Out event in Lampasas