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Becky Sims, left, and Kayleigh Stanley pose with the city council after being recognized for Professional Municipal Clerks Week at Monday’s meeting. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Becky Sims, left, and Kayleigh Stanley pose with the city council after being recognized for Professional Municipal Clerks Week at Monday’s meeting. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

City Council discusses EDC director post

Hunter King
Thursday, May 1, 2025
During Monday’s meeting of the Lampasas City Council, members took time to discuss the Lampasas Economic Development Corp., and whether the city should consider hiring an economic development director.
Elections on tap for Lampasas, Lometa

Elections on tap for Lampasas, Lometa

Elections on tap for Lampasas, Lometa

News Staff
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Saturday is voting day for municipal elections in the city of Lampasas and the city of Lometa.Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Registered voters in Lampasas may cast a ballot for several positions on the Lampasas City Council.

BRIEFLY

Tiny Home Auction
Thursday, May 1, 2025
The Creating Badger Builders nonprofit will hold a Tiny Home Auction on Saturday at 1 p.m.The one-bedroom, one-bath, 560-square-foot home was custom built by students in the high school construction program. An open house to view the tiny home starts at 9 a.m. at Lampasas High School.
Ethan Walker receives a graduation cord from Assistant Principal Ryan Race to signify the senior’s commitment to the Navy, as Principal Paul Weinheimer looks on. Walker was one of 11 students recognized during Monday’s Armed Forces signing ceremony at Lampasas High School.

Ethan Walker receives a graduation cord from Assistant Principal Ryan Race to signify the senior’s commitment to the Navy, as Principal Paul Weinheimer looks on. Walker was one of 11 students recognized during Monday’s Armed Forces signing ceremony at Lampasas High School.

Large group of Lampasas seniors dedicate future to armed forces

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Eleven Lampasas High School seniors were recognized in a signing ceremony Monday for committing their futures to the U.S. Armed Forces.LHS Principal Paul Weinheimer praised students for their bravery in choosing “courage over fear.”“Mrs.
COURTESY PHOTO Taylor Branch closed out the festivities Saturday with a concert after the Riata Roundup Rodeo.

COURTESY PHOTO Taylor Branch closed out the festivities Saturday with a concert after the Riata Roundup Rodeo.

LTX BBQ Fest draws entrants from across Texas

News Staff
Thursday, May 1, 2025
The LTX BBQ Fest took place last weekend at the580 Sports Complex in Lampasas, in conjunction with the Riata Roundup Rodeo.Approximately 90% of the barbecue teams that came to compete were from out of town.
erick mitchell | dispatch record

erick mitchell | dispatch record

Riata royalty take a spin around arena

News Staff
Thursday, May 1, 2025
The 2025 County of Lampasas Rodeo Association Queen and her court make their way around the580 Sports Park arena in an old-school GMC pickup before last Saturday’s rodeo events.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, May 1, 2025
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Lometa School to have five-day week in March, April 2026

Mason Hines
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Scheduling, training and a new academic calendar were the main focus of the Lometa Independent School District Board of Trustees meeting on April 22.Trustees approved multiple projects to improve areas around the new track and both football fields at the school campus.

Rodeo results are in

News Staff
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Rodeo results from the Riata Roundup held last weekend at the 580 Sports Complex in Lampasas follow.Entrants’ time and cash payout are listed.BAREBACK1. Zach Hilber, 80, $89.822. Wyatt D. Williams, 76.0, $659.88 BARREL RACING1. Kinley Rawlins, 14.755, $1,231.772. Jodye Smathers, 14.869, $962.333.
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