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ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Artist creates field of flowers

News Staff
Monday, August 24, 2026
Artist Bud Menchaca recently added the black-eyed Susan, dahlia and purple prairie clover to the “Lampasas Megaflora” mural on the 130-year-old building that houses Lampasas Lawyer PLLC.
Saratoga Underground Water Conservation District board members are scheduled to meet next on Friday at noon in the county annex conference room. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Saratoga Underground Water Conservation District board members are scheduled to meet next on Friday at noon in the county annex conference room. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Water well fees under scrutiny

Erick Mitchell
Monday, August 24, 2026
County funding for the Saratoga Underground Water Conservation District could hinge on the district making changes to what classifies as an exempt well.
FILE PHOTO Smoke from a past wildfire is shown. Lampasas County remains under a burn ban.

FILE PHOTO Smoke from a past wildfire is shown. Lampasas County remains under a burn ban.

Wildfire preparedness meeting set for Thursday

News Staff
Monday, August 24, 2026
A Wildfire Preparedness public meeting is planned for Thursday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Lampasas County Office Building conference room, 409 S. Pecan St. in Lampasas.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Runners compete in Cedar Park

Erick Mitchell
Monday, August 24, 2026
The Lampasas cross country team participated in a large meet Friday in Cedar Park. Sophia Storm, in foreground, is followed closely by her teammates as the varsity girls headed toward the finish line. For race results, see page 7.

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Fall Gardening Kickoff
Monday, August 24, 2026
Lampasas Community Gardens will hold a Fall Gardening Kickoff on Saturday at 9 a.m.Plan your garden and select your bed. Brunch will be served.For more details, email lampasascommunitygardens@gmail.com.
U.S. beef producers have grappled with adverse weather, changing trade policy and high input costs, but consumer demand has remained relatively strong. file photo

U.S. beef producers have grappled with adverse weather, changing trade policy and high input costs, but consumer demand has remained relatively strong. file photo

Beef prices show hints of stabilizing

Dispatch Record Staff
Monday, August 24, 2026
Near-record-high beef prices may be leveling off or dropping slightly this fall, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Texas A&M Agricultural Economics.

Street closed

News Staff
Monday, August 24, 2026
The city of Lampasas has announced that Pecan Street, from East Third to East Fourth Street, will be closed from Aug. 26 through Sept. 4. Drivers should avoid this work zone on the east side of the courthouse.

Student enrollment down to start 2026-2027 term

Gail Lowe
Thursday, August 20, 2026
First-week enrollment for the Lampasas Independent School District show that student numbers have dipped about 3% from last year.On Monday, 3,456 students showed up for classes in the LISD, down 118 from the Aug.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

The soil begs for some rainfall

News Staff
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Parched dirt shows the effects of 35 straight days without rain during Central Texas’ hottest time of year. Bend saw consecutive 106-degree days Monday through Wednesday, according to the Lower Colorado River Authority.
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