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COLLEGE HONORS

News Staff

Monday, September 21, 2026

SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY Southern New Hampshire University has announced the following students were named to the Summer 2026 President’s List: Samantha Blythe of Kempner Ashley Maupin of Kempner Sandra Hawkins Hall of Kempner Alexandria Calhoun of Kempner Kayleah Harkins of Kempner...

COURTESY PHOTO Visitors for the Taylor Creek Elementary observance of 9/11 included veterans and the campus Adopt-A-Unit, the 720th Military Police Brigade.

Taylor Creek hosts 9/11 remembrance ceremony

News Staff

Monday, September 21, 2026

Students, faculty and community members gathered at Taylor Creek Elementary School for an inspiring ceremony that reflected on the events of Sept. 11, 2001, and honored the service of first responders and military personnel.This fourth annual 9/11 remembrance event was chaired by faculty member...

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Abbott adviser talks election integrity

News Staff

Thursday, September 17, 2026

More than 40 Lampasas residents attended last week’s Texas First Conservative Alliance meeting to hear Nate Schatzline speak about his former role working with President Trump and his position now in the Texas Governor’s Office.

‘A Matter of Balance’ classes set for October

News Staff

Thursday, September 17, 2026

The award-winning program, “A Matter of Balance,” has been so popular that the AgriLife Extension Service will offer it again next month.These classes will be held at the Lampasas Senior Center, 901 S. Live Oak St. and are open to the community.

RANDOM DISTRACTIONS BY MARK MONTGOMERY

Sittin’ on the side of the road

Mark Montgomery

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Ihad some difficulty with the “White Whale.” For me, it has nothing to do with Moby Dick but everything to do with a big, high-topped, white 2008 Ford van. I bought it several years ago to make it into a simple camper.

At center, Vira Davis sheds a smile as she enjoys a meal with her parents Patrick, at left, and Angela. COURTESY PHOTO

Taylor Creek hosts Grandparent’s Day

News Staff

Monday, September 14, 2026

Taylor Creek Elementary School welcomed grandparents from near and far last Tuesday for Grandparent’s Day.The cafeteria and gym were filled with conversation, hugs and families taking photos as students shared breakfast with their grandparents.

American Red Cross presented an award to Lampasas for its successful blood drive donations. Pictured are, from left to right, Robeap Santos of the American Red Cross; Wanda Lang, blood program leader for Lampasas; and Sharon Hague and Tracey Aaron, local blood drive volunteers. COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas earns Red Cross award

News Staff

Monday, September 14, 2026

The American Red Cross Blood Drive saw 62 units collected from donors on Sept. 8.Local drive coordinator Wanda Lang noted that several donors reached a milestone last week: Mabel Truman, 1 gallon Robin Noel, 1 gallon Tim Angermann, 2 gallons Diane Davis-Koon, 16 gallons The Lampasas community also...

Beneficial shredded leaf mulch is added to a fall perennial garden. COURTESY PHOTO | WWW.MELINDAMYERS.COM

Prepare for the change of seasons

Melinda Myers

Monday, September 14, 2026

As summer comes to an end, it’s time to prepare landscapes for fall and winter. Proper fall care helps increase plants’ winter survival, supports pollinators and promotes the overall health, longevity and beauty of a landscape.Continue watering as needed.

Here is a look at the 2026 Best of the Best Reader’s Choice cover. Dispatch Record readers have the opportunity to highlight their favorite people and business services across the county. Time will tell who rises to the top! FILE PHOTO

Best of the Best contest opens today

News Staff

Thursday, September 10, 2026

The Lampasas Dispatch Record’s popular Best of the Best Reader’s Choice contest kicks off this week.

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The train keeps a-rolling at the Santa Fe Depot

News Staff

Thursday, September 10, 2026

At right, Lampasas Depot Foundation volunteer Eddie Bowden shows young visitors at the Santa Fe Depot how to operate the G-scale railroad on display. The Lampasas Depot Foundation held a full-day event on Labor Day to give residents a peek inside the property.

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