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Lampasas cheerleaders dazzle spectators along Third Street during the Spring Ho Parade. ADAM BARRIOS | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas cheerleaders dazzle spectators along Third Street during the Spring Ho Parade. ADAM BARRIOS | DISPATCH RECORD

Spring Ho fireworks, fanfare and fun!

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
The Logan Ryan Band performs during the Spring Ho Friday night Street Dance on the Square. Friday night’s acts were followed by performers William Beckmann and country music singer/songwriter Carter Faith on Saturday.ADAM BARRIOS | DISPATCH RECORD
At left, Sarah Wertz takes the lead in the race during Saturday’s Spring Ho Cardboard Regatta. CHLOE COWDREY | DISPATCH RECORD

At left, Sarah Wertz takes the lead in the race during Saturday’s Spring Ho Cardboard Regatta. CHLOE COWDREY | DISPATCH RECORD

Youth compete in Cardboard Regatta boat races

Hunter King
Thursday, July 17, 2025
The Cardboard Regatta has become a Spring Ho tradition where youth race cardboard-duct tape boats across the Hanna Springs Swimming Pool.Here are results from this year’s event.Boat Race Single Ages 5-9 1. Zeke Garcia 2. Sarah Wertz 3. Ryker Shuffler Boat Race Double Ages 5-9 1.
“The Judge” will be on display Tuesday from 2-6 p.m. at the Lampasas VFW Post No. 8539. The public is invited to come learn more about this full-scale reproduction of a Civil War-era cannon. courtesy photo

“The Judge” will be on display Tuesday from 2-6 p.m. at the Lampasas VFW Post No. 8539. The public is invited to come learn more about this full-scale reproduction of a Civil War-era cannon. courtesy photo

Lampasas VFW will host cannon next week at its post

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Lampasas VFW Post No. 8539 will host the Sons of Confederate Veterans as they unveil a new artillery piece, aptly named “The Judge.”Saltworks Camp No. 2353 is scheduled to convene at the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday at 3 p.m. for a brief business meeting and program.

GRAND JURY

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Lampasas County grand jury convened July 9 to start the July term.Sgt. Investigator Larry Wilson of the Lampasas Police Department presented information that resulted in indictments against: Bronson Joe Rogers, on a charge of possession of a controlled substancemethamphetamine on June 4.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
The following arrests were reported to the Lampasas Dispatch Record by area law enforcement officials. The Dispatch Record prints the name and charge(s) of people arrested on at least one Class B misdemeanor – or more serious – charge.

Commissioners Court OKs LCAD budget for 2026

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, July 17, 2025
After saying “no” to proposed budget increases by the Lampasas Central Appraisal District the last two years, the Lampasas County Commissioners Court agreed to a 78% hike in the district’s budget for 2026.Commissioners approved the LCAD budget in Monday’s regular meeting by a 4-1 vote.
WILL SNEED | COURTESY PHOTO

WILL SNEED | COURTESY PHOTO

Rainwater runoff covers roadway in town

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Lampasas resident Will Sneed took this photo Sunday morning while standing in the 1000 block of South Willis facing north toward the city tennis courts. Water was knee deep and covered the roadway as well as the tennis facility.
CHLOE COWDREY | COURTESY PHOTO

CHLOE COWDREY | COURTESY PHOTO

The carnival returns to town

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Valeria Navarro and Andera Navarro pose with the prizes they won from the balloon popping booth at the Spring Ho carnival.
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