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Councilman Edward Gold voices his opposition to a smoke shop planned near the high school campus, but he changed his vote after Interim City Manager Erin Harrison said there were no legal grounds to oppose the special-use permit sought for it. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Councilman Edward Gold voices his opposition to a smoke shop planned near the high school campus, but he changed his vote after Interim City Manager Erin Harrison said there were no legal grounds to oppose the special-use permit sought for it. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Smoke shop, housing development spur discussion at City Council meeting

Hunter King
Thursday, April 16, 2026
At Monday’s meeting of the Lampasas City Council, two potential business developments stirred up a lot of questions.The council eventually approved a special-use permit to allow for a smoke shop in an area zoned for retail at 2200 South U.S. Highway 281.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Thursday, April 16, 2026
BURN BAN LIFTEDCounty Judge Randy Hoyer has temporarily lifted the countywide burn ban. Outdoor burning will be allowed until April 27 at 5 p.m.KINDERGARTEN ROUNDUPLampasas ISD will register children for kindergarten and pre-K for the 2026-2027 term on Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Donning the same headwear, Emma Phillips at left, Kamri Key in center and Kennedy Key showed up in style to Saturday’s Teddy Bear Tea Party hosted by the Lampasas County Museum. For more photos, see page 2. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Donning the same headwear, Emma Phillips at left, Kamri Key in center and Kennedy Key showed up in style to Saturday’s Teddy Bear Tea Party hosted by the Lampasas County Museum. For more photos, see page 2. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Girls enjoy afternoon at Teddy Bear Tea Party

News Staff
Thursday, April 16, 2026
COURTESY PHTO | ALL-AMERICA SELECTIONS Big Beef tomato has remained one of the most popular red tomatoes in North America with its 8- to 12-ounce fruit.

COURTESY PHTO | ALL-AMERICA SELECTIONS Big Beef tomato has remained one of the most popular red tomatoes in North America with its 8- to 12-ounce fruit.

Grow more tomatoes in your garden

Melinda Myers
Monday, April 13, 2026
Enjoy the fresh-fromthe- garden flavor of homegrown tomatoes. Grow one or more in a container, a dedicated vegetable garden or plant them with flowers in garden beds.Purchase transplants from a local garden center if not starting plants from seed at home.

Property owners can protest appraisal values

News Staff
Monday, April 13, 2026
Property owners who disagree with the Lampasas Central Appraisal District’s appraisal of their property for local taxes or for any other action that adversely affects them may protest to the Lampasas County Appraisal Review Board.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Students are off to the races at Ag Day

News Staff
Monday, April 13, 2026
Kathleen Belke receives encouragement from her classmates during stick horse relays, part of Taylor Creek Elementary School’s Ag Day event on Friday. A variety of fun activities and informative stations were set up for students. For more Ag Day photos, see inside on page 2.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, April 13, 2026
KINDERGARTEN ROUNDUPLampasas ISD will be registering children for kindergarten and pre-K for the 2026-2027 term on April 23 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
LHS sophomore Kayla Crowe reveals her costume designs for UIL’s Theatrical Design state competition. Unlike some competitors who use digital tools, Crowe’s designs are all old-school, hand-crafted items. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

LHS sophomore Kayla Crowe reveals her costume designs for UIL’s Theatrical Design state competition. Unlike some competitors who use digital tools, Crowe’s designs are all old-school, hand-crafted items. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

LHS student’s hand-drawn costume desgins earn state UIL trip

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Lampasas High School sophomore Kayla Crowe’s hand-drawn costume designs have earned her a trip to Austin for the University Interscholastic League’s Theatrical Design state competition.

CEMETERY ASSOCIATIONS

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 2026
SMITH CEMETERY AT SCHOOL CREEK Smith Cemetery at School Creek Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting April 25 at the School Creek Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 11228 County Road 3420.The meeting begins at 11 a.m.It will be followed by a potluck lunch.
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