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COURTESY PHOTO Merk & Tilley’s owners Jo and John Williams pause for a photo between customer checkouts on their second-to-last day in business on Friday morning.

COURTESY PHOTO Merk & Tilley’s owners Jo and John Williams pause for a photo between customer checkouts on their second-to-last day in business on Friday morning.

Merk & Tilley’s writes its final chapter in Lampasas

Erick Mitchell
Monday, June 15, 2026
Saturday marked the final day in business for Merk and Tilley’s along the Lampasas downtown square.Originally, owners Jo and John Williams planned to stay open through the Spring Ho Festival, but a busy Ladies Night on June 4 changed their plans.“It blew us away!

‘A Matter of Balance’ classes return

News Staff
Monday, June 15, 2026
The award-winning program “A Matter of Balance” is returning to Lampasas. These classes will be held at the county annex building, 409 S. Pecan St., at no cost and with no age requirements.
COURTESY PHOTO At Central Texas College Foundation’s 34th Annual Scholarship Ceremony, Nicholas Basaldua of Lampasas received the Dr. Edward L. Wagner Endowed Scholarship in Mathematics, presented by CTC Chancellor Dr. Michele J. Carter.

COURTESY PHOTO At Central Texas College Foundation’s 34th Annual Scholarship Ceremony, Nicholas Basaldua of Lampasas received the Dr. Edward L. Wagner Endowed Scholarship in Mathematics, presented by CTC Chancellor Dr. Michele J. Carter.

Lampasas students earn scholarships via CTC Foundation

Wendy Sledd
Monday, June 15, 2026
The Central Texas College Foundation awarded 252 scholarships totaling more than $601,000 during its 34th annual scholarship event, continuing its mission of making higher education accessible and affordable for students from all backgrounds.
RANDOM DISTRACTIONS BY MARK MONTGOMERY

RANDOM DISTRACTIONS BY MARK MONTGOMERY

Facelifts and the meaning of life

Mark Montgomery
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Time or money. Those seem to be the choices we’re faced with whenever we have something done. I can mow the grass — time. Or, I can hire it done — money. It’s a pretty simplistic example, but most everything in our society follows this formula to some degree. I understand and accept this.
Dorothy Person, at right, and her granddaughter Nikita Olson deliver doughnuts to the Lampasas Police Department, where School Resource Officer John Resa and Assistant Chief Charlie Boswell accepted the treats for the department to share. COURTESY PHOTO

Dorothy Person, at right, and her granddaughter Nikita Olson deliver doughnuts to the Lampasas Police Department, where School Resource Officer John Resa and Assistant Chief Charlie Boswell accepted the treats for the department to share. COURTESY PHOTO

Local Salvation Army chapter honors area first responders on Donut Day 2026

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
The Lampasas County chapter of the Salvation Army used national Donut Day as an opportunity to recognize the work of first responders and healthcare providers across the community.The Salvation Army celebrates Donut Day on the first Friday of June.
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Lometa library secures LCRA grant for renovations

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Grace Place on Main soon will repair the brick exterior of the 100-year-old building that houses the Lometa community library, thanks to a $4,800 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and Hamilton County Electric Cooperative.

COLLEGE HONORS

University Of Arkansas
Thursday, June 11, 2026
The University of Arkansas has recognized students for earning a place on the Spring 2026 Chancellor’s List, the university’s highest semester academic honor for undergraduates.Addison Borchardt of Lampasas joins a select group of students who achieved a 4.
The Market on Third’s Darryl Sunberg and Andrea Salazar are ready to welcome Lampasas residents and visitors inside their new downtown marketplace. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

The Market on Third’s Darryl Sunberg and Andrea Salazar are ready to welcome Lampasas residents and visitors inside their new downtown marketplace. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

The Market on Third: Lifelong friends begin new chapter

Erick Mitchell
Monday, June 8, 2026
Life is always a bit brighter with friends — just ask Darryl Sunberg and Andrea Salazar.

Badger 42 Tournament set for June 12-13

News Staff
Monday, June 8, 2026
Organizers have announced that the first Badger 42 Domino Tournament will take place Friday and Saturday at Putters & Futters Fun Center, 2341 U.S. Highway 281 South in Lampasas.They are hopeful the event can be held annually.
The Lampasas Animal Shelter is offering free adoptions of dogs through Sunday as the shelter battles a heavy influx of canines in its care. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

The Lampasas Animal Shelter is offering free adoptions of dogs through Sunday as the shelter battles a heavy influx of canines in its care. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas Animal Shelter over capacity; offers free dog adoptions

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, June 4, 2026
The Lampasas Animal Shelter is looking to offload animals as the facility reaches full capacity, according to shelter Supervisor Kasey Schwartzer.As of Monday afternoon, the shelter had 50 dogs and 34 cats in its care. Ideally, the maximum the shelter can house is 15 dogs and 20 cats.
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