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ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Lampasas High School One-Act Play students said theatre develops their skills in language as well as their ability to accept criticism.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Lampasas High School One-Act Play students said theatre develops their skills in language as well as their ability to accept criticism.

Theatre students reflect on life lessons learned through One-Act Play participation

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, March 13, 2025
ast Wednesday, Lampasas High School students competed at the district competition for UIL One-Act Play. While the students may not be advancing, they have learned tools they can carry with them into the future.
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Diamondback Jubilee set for March 28-29

News Staff
Thursday, March 13, 2025
The midway is filled with people waiting to purchase concessions at last year’s Diamondback Jubilee. The Lometa Lions Club-sponsored event will offer dozens of vendors, plenty of rodeo action and a variety of contests and entertainment for festival-goers.

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, March 13, 2025
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Photographs sought for Guide to Lampasas magazine

News Staff
Thursday, March 13, 2025
The Dispatch Record’s premier magazine, Guide to Lampasas, is scheduled to be published in April. The glossy, full-color magazine celebrates Lampasas County and the unique features of the communities in this Hill Country setting.
COURTESY PHOTO | TJ CLEAVINGER

COURTESY PHOTO | TJ CLEAVINGER

Lady Badger lifters competing at state meet

News Staff
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Top row left to right: Arianna Bermudez, Gabrielle Lewellen, Amari Munoz, and bottom row Ava Speichert, Hailey Palmer and Brynnley Chapell are all competing at the state powerlifting meet in Edinburg through today. Results will be available next week.

Two dead in Hamilton County crash

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Two Killeen residents lost their lives in a one-vehicle crash in Hamilton County early Sunday morning, and authorities have arrested the driver on intoxication manslaughter charges.Texas DPS officers responded to a onevehicle crash on U.S. Highway 281 about six miles south of Hamilton at 3:18 a.m.

GRAND JURY

News Staff
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Lampasas County grand jury convened Wednesday to continue the January term.Sgt. Investigator Garrett Bradley of the Lampasas Police Department presented information that resulted in two indictments: Harold Milton Simmons on a charge of theft involving an elderly person on June 29, 2023.
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