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Erick Mitchell

Erick Mitchell

What to wear for Halloween

Erick Mitchell
Monday, October 12, 2026
Don’t worry, I don’t dress up for Halloween.The last time I did was college, and it wasn’t worth repeating.Plenty of parents and grandparents will still be hunting for the right costume in the next few weeks. The biggest factor isn’t the theme.
Delaine Shroyer (left) and husband Ronny Shroyer look for the perfect silent auction item during Saturday’s Boots and Blazers Ball hosted by the Lampasas Association for the Arts. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Delaine Shroyer (left) and husband Ronny Shroyer look for the perfect silent auction item during Saturday’s Boots and Blazers Ball hosted by the Lampasas Association for the Arts. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas’ ballroom attire

News Staff
Monday, October 12, 2026

City seeks feedback on parks master plan

Erick Mitchell
Monday, October 12, 2026
The city has launched a survey to learn what Lampasas residents want highlighted in a new parks master plan.The assessment comes after City Council entered a $60,000 sponsorship agreement with JMT Engineering to develop a parks master plan for Turner Field Park and the 580 Sports Complex in...
Reverse Raffle attendees enjoy a ribeye steak dinner during last year’s event. A similar meal will be served at this year’s showcase before the live auction gets underway. FILE PHOTO

Reverse Raffle attendees enjoy a ribeye steak dinner during last year’s event. A similar meal will be served at this year’s showcase before the live auction gets underway. FILE PHOTO

LCLA’s Reverse Raffle to help pave way for young exhibitors, new lot

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, October 8, 2026
The Lampasas County Livestock Association is gearing up for its annual Reverse Raffle fundraiser Oct. 24 to help support area students and fund the nonprofit’s new parking lot.The event will be held at the Lampasas County Show Barn, 283 North U.S. 183, and serves as the association’s main...

Local Go Texan chapter’s fundraiser retuns Friday

Erick Mitchell
Monday, October 5, 2026
A barbecue cookoff this weekend will help Lampasas Area Go Texan put more money toward scholarships for graduating seniors.The local chapter hosts its annual cookoff Oct. 9-10 at Texas Legato Winery, 2935 FM 1478, one of its largest fundraisers of the year.
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What your fasting glucose number isn’t telling you

Danae De Guelle
Monday, October 5, 2026
Your annual bloodwork comes back, and your doctor says everything looks normal. Your fasting glucose is 98. Your cholesterol is fine. You get a clean bill of health and go home.But you’re exhausted. You’re gaining weight around your midsection despite not eating more.
DoLampasas will host its Fishes and Loaves Festival on Sunday. The event was originally set for Oct. 4 but was rescheduled due to weather. COURTESY PHOTO

DoLampasas will host its Fishes and Loaves Festival on Sunday. The event was originally set for Oct. 4 but was rescheduled due to weather. COURTESY PHOTO

Fishes and Loaves Festival on tap for Sunday

Erick Mitchell
Monday, October 5, 2026
Lampasas residents can fish, shop and eat all while loving their neighbor at Sunday’s Fishes and Loaves Festival from noon to 5 p.m. at W.M. Brook Park and the Hostess House.The event — hosted by doLampasas, a community-focused social media guide — aims to bring Lampasans together through an...
Lampasas Fire Chief Tim Davis, right, speaks with Lampasas High School EMT teacher Steve Haviland during last year’s event. Plenty of local and state law enforcment agencies will be at Tuesday’s National Night out event in the Lampasas H-E-B parking lot. FILE PHOTO

Lampasas Fire Chief Tim Davis, right, speaks with Lampasas High School EMT teacher Steve Haviland during last year’s event. Plenty of local and state law enforcment agencies will be at Tuesday’s National Night out event in the Lampasas H-E-B parking lot. FILE PHOTO

National Night Out events set for Lampasas, Lometa

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, October 1, 2026
The cities of Lampasas and Lometa will host National Night Out celebrations Tuesday from 6-8 p.m.The evening offers an opportunity for residents to meet local first responders and build a sense of community.

Joy is theme for women’s event

News Staff
Thursday, October 1, 2026
The MORE Conference will take place Oct. 26 at The Hangar, 801 County Road 205 south of Lampasas.A welcome reception begins at 5:45 p.m., and the event starts at 6:45 p.m.MORE is a nondenominational women’s event designed to offer a time of fellowship and worship for area residents.
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