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Windowsills like this one have deteriorated over time and have been one of the focal points of the courthouse restoration project. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Windowsills like this one have deteriorated over time and have been one of the focal points of the courthouse restoration project. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Courthouse repairs shift to upstairs

Erick Mitchell
Monday, June 9, 2025
RKJ Construction has shifted its attention to the second-floor windows of the Lampasas County Courthouse after wrapping up the downstairs windows last month.The construction firm is restoring all 62 windows at the historic courthouse.
Calvin Phelps, left, receives the Pitcher of the Year award from assistant coach Hadley Berry. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Calvin Phelps, left, receives the Pitcher of the Year award from assistant coach Hadley Berry. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Badger baseball holds annual awards banquet

Hunter King
Monday, June 9, 2025
The Badger baseball team along with coaches, parents and others gathered at Burleson 1856 last week to celebrate the season and present awards to the players.
Assistant Superintendent Dana Holcomb, at left, told trustees at Monday’s school board meeting that acceptance by the state of the Lampasas ISD Teacher Incentive Allotment application is “the first big hurdle” that has been cleared. District administrators plan to implement the program in 2026-2027. Pictured next to Holcomb is LISD Chief Financial Officer Shane Jones. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Assistant Superintendent Dana Holcomb, at left, told trustees at Monday’s school board meeting that acceptance by the state of the Lampasas ISD Teacher Incentive Allotment application is “the first big hurdle” that has been cleared. District administrators plan to implement the program in 2026-2027. Pictured next to Holcomb is LISD Chief Financial Officer Shane Jones. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas ISD’s Teacher Incentive application OK’d

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Lampasas ISD Assistant Superintendent Dana Holcomb announced in Monday’s Board of Trustees meeting that the district’s application to develop a Teacher Incentive Allotment program had been accepted.
School Resource Officer Steve Sheldon, at left, was recognized at the Lampasas ISD Board of Trustees meeting where Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe presents the outgoing sergeant with a plaque honoring his service to the community. Sheldon plans to retire from the Lampasas Police Department at the end of June. Also pictured, at right, is trustee Mickey Edwards. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

School Resource Officer Steve Sheldon, at left, was recognized at the Lampasas ISD Board of Trustees meeting where Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe presents the outgoing sergeant with a plaque honoring his service to the community. Sheldon plans to retire from the Lampasas Police Department at the end of June. Also pictured, at right, is trustee Mickey Edwards. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Sgt. Sheldon set to retire from Lampasas Police Department

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, June 5, 2025
For nearly his entire life, all Sgt. Steve Sheldon has known is law enforcement. After 30-plus years in the field, he is ready to bid his position farewell.Sheldon has been with the Lampasas Police Department since 2003, where he has served in multiple capacities.

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Library Celebration
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Lampasas Public Library has now recorded its 1,000th child registered to participate in the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. To celebrate the success of the program, the library will host a party Monday at 10:45 a.m. All are invited.

LPD warns of scam targeting local residents

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Lampasas Police Department issued a community alert last week warning of a phone scam targeting residents.“We've received reports of scam phone calls circulating in our community where individuals are falsely claiming to be City Hall employees,” LPD officials said on social media.
Taylor Creek Elementary School teacher of the year Lauren Robinson receives her plaque of achievement from Assistant Superintendent Dana Holcomb. Lampasas ISD’s Teachers of the Year for 2025 were recognized at Monday’s Board of Trustees regular meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Taylor Creek Elementary School teacher of the year Lauren Robinson receives her plaque of achievement from Assistant Superintendent Dana Holcomb. Lampasas ISD’s Teachers of the Year for 2025 were recognized at Monday’s Board of Trustees regular meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas ISD Teachers of the Year honored for their efforts

News Staff
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Brook O’Connor was one of two Lampasas High School teachers to earn the title of campus teacher of the year for 2025.ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORDTracy Taylor also was honored Monday by school administrators as one of Lampasas Middle School’s teachers of the year.

Free Fishing Day in Texas slated for June 7

News Staff
Thursday, June 5, 2025
The annual Texas tradition of Free Fishing Day is back this Saturday at public waterways across the state.Each year on the first Saturday in June, Texans and out-of-state visitors can fish on any public waterway in the state without a fishing license.
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Fishing in Sulphur Creek

News Staff
Thursday, June 5, 2025
These young anglers were spotted fishing at W.M. Brook Park last year. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department designates the first Saturday in June as Free Fishing Day to encourage families to spend time outdoors fishing at a public waterway.
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