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Do I really want to ‘Travel with Charley’?

Do I really want to ‘Travel with Charley’?

Do I really want to ‘Travel with Charley’?

Mark Montgomery
Thursday, April 16, 2026
My mom told me that somewhere around the ripe ol’ age of 3 or 4 I had informed her I wanted to be a hobo when I grew up (I’ve mentioned this before -- you’re keeping up, right?). I passed on being a cowboy or a pilot or even Superman and settled on a hobo.
Members of The ’36 Club gathered at the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the club’s founding. SHANNA SIBBERSON | COURTESY PHOTO

Members of The ’36 Club gathered at the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the club’s founding. SHANNA SIBBERSON | COURTESY PHOTO

’36 Club celebrates 90 years in Lampasas

News Staff
Thursday, April 16, 2026
GFWC The ’36 Club, organized in 1936, celebrated 90 years of charitable work and civic engineering at its April 9 meeting.About 30 club members gathered at the Lampasas County Museum for a special viewing of the museum’s exhibition charting the history of the club and its activities.
LAFTA has distributed over 70 popsicles developed by sixth-grade Lampasas Middle School art students to 25 different businesses. Here is a glance at some of the popsicles that can be found around town. The city-wide art installation serves as a precursor to Saturday’s Arts in the Park for Kids. COURTESY PHOT0

LAFTA has distributed over 70 popsicles developed by sixth-grade Lampasas Middle School art students to 25 different businesses. Here is a glance at some of the popsicles that can be found around town. The city-wide art installation serves as a precursor to Saturday’s Arts in the Park for Kids. COURTESY PHOT0

‘Popsicles on the Loose’ leads into Arts in the Park for Kids

Erick Mitchell
Monday, April 13, 2026
To promote its Arts in the Parks for Kids event this Saturday, the Lampasas Association for the Arts is hosting its first ever city-wide art installation, “Popsicles on the Loose,” through April 26.
Hanna Springs Principal Lindsay Duhon provides LISD trustees a campus update during Monday’s school board meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Hanna Springs Principal Lindsay Duhon provides LISD trustees a campus update during Monday’s school board meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Hanna Springs principal highlights student achievement in campus update

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Hanna Springs Elementary School Principal Lindsay Duhon allowed students to share their successes during Monday’s campus report to the Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees.
The Riata Roundup Rodeo court makes its way around the 580 Sports Complex rodeo arena at last year’s event. FILE PHOTO

The Riata Roundup Rodeo court makes its way around the 580 Sports Complex rodeo arena at last year’s event. FILE PHOTO

Riata Roundup to feature four days of rodeo fun

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Dirt from bucking broncs and bulls will fill the air at the 580 Sports Complex’s rodeo arena for the Riata Roundup Rodeo. The rodeo action is set for April 22-25.

Local Aggies to gather for Muster tradition

News Staff
Monday, April 6, 2026
On April 21, all former and current students of Texas A&M University, their family and friends are invited to uphold a century-old tradition by gathering at the Lampasas County Muster, hosted by the Lampasas County A&M Club.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

Wright honored for volunteer work

News Staff
Monday, April 6, 2026
Carol Wright of Lampasas, center, garnered the Outstanding Clubwoman Volunteer Award presented by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs Texas Capital District at its Spring Convention held April 1.
When it comes to the doctor’s office, certified health and wellness coach Danae De Guelle reminds readers to not be afraid of asking questions about your health. METRO CREATIVE GRAPHIC

When it comes to the doctor’s office, certified health and wellness coach Danae De Guelle reminds readers to not be afraid of asking questions about your health. METRO CREATIVE GRAPHIC

Nobody is going to fight harder than you

Danae De Guelle
Monday, April 6, 2026
Think about the last time you sat in a doctor’s office. Did you say everything you meant to say? Did you ask every question you came in with? Or did you edit yourself, decide something wasn’t worth mentioning, and walk out feeling like you got only half of what you needed?
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