News

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, May 19, 2025
POPPY DAYAmerican Legion Auxiliary Unit 277 will sell red poppies on Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Putters & Gutters Fun Center. The poppies are a reminder of the sacrifice made by soldiers who died in battle.
Graduation ceremonies took place Friday at Badger Stadium. Although stormy weather threatened, student presentations proceeded, and commencement took place for the Lampasas High School Class of 2025.. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Graduation ceremonies took place Friday at Badger Stadium. Although stormy weather threatened, student presentations proceeded, and commencement took place for the Lampasas High School Class of 2025.. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Seniors file onto Badger Field

News Staff
Monday, May 19, 2025
Top students for Class of 2025

Top students for Class of 2025

Top students for Class of 2025

News Staff
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Graduation ceremonies will get underway tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Badger Stadium. Lampasas High School Salutatorian Paige Rutland, at left, and Valedictorian Meredith McBeth will be among those who address the graduates.
Derrick Berrios, director of the Lampasas County Higher Education Center, speaks to the Lampasas County Commissioners Court to provide an update on course offerings and vocational programs available. Pictured at right is Precinct 4 Commissioner Mark Rainwater. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Derrick Berrios, director of the Lampasas County Higher Education Center, speaks to the Lampasas County Commissioners Court to provide an update on course offerings and vocational programs available. Pictured at right is Precinct 4 Commissioner Mark Rainwater. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

LCHEC director provides update to commissioners

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, May 15, 2025
The Lampasas County Commissioners Court agreed Monday to consider bumping up its yearly donation to the Lampasas County Higher Education Center by $1,500 to help the school pursue new course offerings.
Taking the oath of office at Monday night’s meeting of the Lampasas City Council are newly elected members, from left, Dorothy Person and Edward Gold, and incumbents Charlie Pratus and Eric Hernandez who were re-elected along with Mayor Herb Pearce earlier this month. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Taking the oath of office at Monday night’s meeting of the Lampasas City Council are newly elected members, from left, Dorothy Person and Edward Gold, and incumbents Charlie Pratus and Eric Hernandez who were re-elected along with Mayor Herb Pearce earlier this month. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Stop-work order lifted on Hostess House; project resumes

Hunter King
Thursday, May 15, 2025
The Lampasas City Council voted unanimously to lift the stop-work order on the Hostess House renovation and to continue work on the project after receiving the structural review from LOC Consultants at Monday’s meeting.

BRIEFLY

Poppy Day
Thursday, May 15, 2025
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 277 will be selling red poppies on May 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Putters & Gutters Fun Center. The poppies serve as a reminder of the sacrifice made by soldiers who died in battle while serving the country.

Pearl church to host VBS

News Staff
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Pearl Church of Christ will offer Vacation Bible School from 9 a.m. to noon on May 26-30.Theme this year is “Truth for Youth.” All ages are welcome. The church is located at 6790 FM 183 in Pearl, outside of Gatesville.
Browning Club names flower show winners

Browning Club names flower show winners

Browning Club names flower show winners

News Staff
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Browning Community Garden Club held its annual flower show May 3, with 118 entries across five divisions. Members pictured won top awards in the divisions.
Storm’s to celebrate milestone anniversary

Storm’s to celebrate milestone anniversary

Storm’s to celebrate milestone anniversary

News Staff
Thursday, May 15, 2025
At its last meeting in April, the Lampasas City Council adopted a resolution to recognize Storm’s Drive-In, which will celebrate its 75th anniversary this year. Business owner Mike Green, center, is shown with the council members.
Subscribe to