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Texas history teacher James Best helped recognize his students who were named winners of the DRT Essay Contest on “Three flags over Texas.” With him are, from left to right, second-place winner Mia Summer, first-place winner Willow White and third-place winner Esmeralda Olalde. Not pictured: fourth-place winner Brooklyn Jones. COURTESY PHOTO

Texas history teacher James Best helped recognize his students who were named winners of the DRT Essay Contest on “Three flags over Texas.” With him are, from left to right, second-place winner Mia Summer, first-place winner Willow White and third-place winner Esmeralda Olalde. Not pictured: fourth-place winner Brooklyn Jones. COURTESY PHOTO

DRT recognizes essay contest winners

News Staff
Monday, May 18, 2026
The Oran Milo Roberts Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas met May 4 at the Hostess House.Vice President Jan Vann introduced Lampasas Middle School seventhgrade Texas history teacher, James Best. He has taught in Lampasas ISD for 25 years and for a total of 45 years overall.
Camille Langford COURTESY PHOTO

Camille Langford COURTESY PHOTO

NEWSMAKERS – CAMILLE LANGFORD

News Staff
Monday, May 18, 2026
MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky, has announced that Camille Langford of Lampasas County has received a Doctorate of Arts in English literature and pedagogy.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

FFA Plant ID team places at state

News Staff
Monday, May 18, 2026
Congratulations go to the Lampasas FFA Plant ID team which placed 15th in the Texas FFA state contest held at Texas Tech University. Team members are, from left, Mason Luna, Braylin Duffy, Lauren Doyle and Michaela White.
At right, Lampasas ’36 Club member Amy McDaniel is installed as the Texas Greater Federation of Women’s Clubs new recording secretary. COURTESY PHOTO

At right, Lampasas ’36 Club member Amy McDaniel is installed as the Texas Greater Federation of Women’s Clubs new recording secretary. COURTESY PHOTO

’36 Club members earn accolades at state convention

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Lampasas ’36 Club members Susan Detrick and Amy McDaniel earned certificates in state award categories at the 129th Spring Convention of the Texas Greater Federation of Women’s Clubs, held in San Antonio April 30 through May 3.
On hand to recognize the dedication of the historical medallion at Rock Church Cemetery are Lampasas County Historical Commission members, from left to right, Peggy Wolfe, Janie Potts, Lenora Isenhour and Clydell Wallace; Rock Church Cemetery Association President Cory Craft; Charlotte Myrick; and Allen Craft, cemetery association vice president. COURTESY PHOTO

On hand to recognize the dedication of the historical medallion at Rock Church Cemetery are Lampasas County Historical Commission members, from left to right, Peggy Wolfe, Janie Potts, Lenora Isenhour and Clydell Wallace; Rock Church Cemetery Association President Cory Craft; Charlotte Myrick; and Allen Craft, cemetery association vice president. COURTESY PHOTO

Rock Church Cemetery Association dedicates newly received historical medallion

Clydell Wallace
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Rock Church Cemetery, a historic Texas cemetery, has been granted a historical medallion by the Texas Historical Commission.
The Lampasas County Museum will honor Purple Heart recipients on May 23 at 2 p.m. METRO CREATIVE GRAPHICS

The Lampasas County Museum will honor Purple Heart recipients on May 23 at 2 p.m. METRO CREATIVE GRAPHICS

Museum to host program honoring Purple Heart awardees

Randy Mcguire
Monday, May 11, 2026
The Lampasas County Museum Foundation is honoring all Lampasas County Purple Heart awardees this Memorial Day with a short program and roundtable discussion on May 23 at 2 p.m.Awardees are asked to stop by the museum at 303 S. Western St. in Lampasas any Friday or Saturday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD County Judge Randy Hoyer presents a Poppy Day proclamation from the Lampasas County Commissioners Court to a group of representatives from the Briggs-Wright American Legion Post 277 Auxiliary of Lampasas. Poppy Day will be recognized May 22, when residents are invited to wear a red poppy to honor those who lost their lives fighting for our freedom.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD County Judge Randy Hoyer presents a Poppy Day proclamation from the Lampasas County Commissioners Court to a group of representatives from the Briggs-Wright American Legion Post 277 Auxiliary of Lampasas. Poppy Day will be recognized May 22, when residents are invited to wear a red poppy to honor those who lost their lives fighting for our freedom.

Poppy Day to recognize the fallen military

Submitted By Shanna Sibberson
Monday, May 11, 2026
Each year on the last Friday of May, the American Legion Auxiliary units throughout the U.S provide red poppies to wear to honor the fallen soldiers who have given their lives during battle.This ritual began at the end of World War I.
Saratoga Masonic Lodge #546 AF&AM awarded the 2026 Lamar Medals to six Lampasas County teachers. Pictured, left to right, are Mickey Edwards of Lodge #546; Monica Garza, Taylor Creek Elementary honoree; Jennifer Gibbs – Hanna Springs Elementary honoree; Judith Brown – Lampasas High School honoree; Lauren January – Lampasas Middle School honoree; Mercedes Almaguer – Lometa ISD; John Easler of Lodge #546; and Jenny Bowden Roberts – Kline Whitis Elementary honoree. COURTESY PHOTO

Saratoga Masonic Lodge #546 AF&AM awarded the 2026 Lamar Medals to six Lampasas County teachers. Pictured, left to right, are Mickey Edwards of Lodge #546; Monica Garza, Taylor Creek Elementary honoree; Jennifer Gibbs – Hanna Springs Elementary honoree; Judith Brown – Lampasas High School honoree; Lauren January – Lampasas Middle School honoree; Mercedes Almaguer – Lometa ISD; John Easler of Lodge #546; and Jenny Bowden Roberts – Kline Whitis Elementary honoree. COURTESY PHOTO

Saratoga Lodge presents Lamar Medals to teachers

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Saratoga Masonic Lodge #546 held its annual ceremony May 2 to present Lamar Medals to teachers from the various school campuses in Lampasas County. A large group of guests including family members, friends and school administrators was on hand for the ceremony.
COURTESY PHOTO At left, Chris McNutt, president of Texas Gun Rights, poses for a photo in Washington, D.C. alonside Kyle Rittenhouse. Both McNutt and Rittenhouse will be in Lampasas on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. Rittenhouse serves as the Texas Gun Rights’ partnership director and firearms instructor.

COURTESY PHOTO At left, Chris McNutt, president of Texas Gun Rights, poses for a photo in Washington, D.C. alonside Kyle Rittenhouse. Both McNutt and Rittenhouse will be in Lampasas on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. Rittenhouse serves as the Texas Gun Rights’ partnership director and firearms instructor.

Gun rights advocate to bring his message to Lampasas next week

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Conservative gun rights activist Chris McNutt will discuss legislative wins and future plans at Texas First Conservative Alliance’s monthly meeting Tuesday evening. The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. at Lampasas Community Church, 1601 E. Fourth St.
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