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COURTESY PHOTO

Heading to officer camp

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Flames officers for the coming year at Lampasas High School are, from left to right, Gabriella Schlipp, Carly-Etta Renshaw, Avalyn Southard, Zoey Rivas and Hartley Johnson.
This container is filled with Santo cilantro, peppermint swiss chard, romaine lettuce and Snapshot Plumblossom snapdragon. COURTESY PHOTO | MELINDAMYERS.COM

This container is filled with Santo cilantro, peppermint swiss chard, romaine lettuce and Snapshot Plumblossom snapdragon. COURTESY PHOTO | MELINDAMYERS.COM

Flavorful herb gardens enhance outdoor gatherings

Melinda Myers
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Make it fun and convenient to add some homegrown flavor to cookouts, garden parties and meals. Grow a few herbs in containers on a patio, deck or balcony.Set a pot near the grill and fill it with favorite grilling herbs.
erick mitchell | dispatch record

erick mitchell | dispatch record

Auxiliary members recognize Poppy Day

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Ladies from the Briggs-Wright American Legion Post 277 Auxiliary set up at Country Kitchen last week to offer red poppies of remembrance leading up to Memorial Day. Poppy Day offers a way to honor fallen military service members.

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
We would like to help get your group’s event(s) listed in the Dispatch Record Calendar. The listing of community events and meetings is free.Calendar items must be in writing. Email to news@lampasas. com, or mail to: Calendar Lampasas Dispatch Record P.O.
Conner Keele has completed his degree at Trinity University. courtesy photo

Conner Keele has completed his degree at Trinity University. courtesy photo

TRINITY UNIVERSITY

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Trinity UniversityConner Harrison Keele graduated from Trinity University during commencement ceremonies held May 16, 2026.Keele earned a Bachelor of Science in business/ finance while also excelling as a student-athlete.

City cautions residents about illegal dumping

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
City officials have expressed concerns about what they term illegal dumping on city-owned property.In a letter to Lampasas residents, Interim City Manager Erin Harrison noted that unauthorized disposal of trash, brush, construction debris or any other materials on public land is prohibited.

DISTRICT COURT

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge Debbie Garrett presiding over the day’s hearings.Defendant Ray Anthony Valles of Lampasas pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while intoxicated-third or more and was found guilty.

TPWD seeks changes on state rules for mountain lion hunting

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has proposed new rules for hunters and trappers to report mountain lion harvests.Mountain lions are relatively uncommon, secretive animals that once roamed across the entire United States, but today they are limited largely to the western third of the country.
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