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Assistant Superintendent Dana Holcomb, standing, provides highlights from the most recent Texas Academic Performance Report to Lampasas ISD trustees. Holcomb, who oversees curriculum matters for the school district, said that in 18 of 20 different STAAR tested areas, students here outperformed their counterparts across the state. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Assistant Superintendent Dana Holcomb, standing, provides highlights from the most recent Texas Academic Performance Report to Lampasas ISD trustees. Holcomb, who oversees curriculum matters for the school district, said that in 18 of 20 different STAAR tested areas, students here outperformed their counterparts across the state. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

LISD reviews annual academic performance report

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Lampasas Independent School District Assistant Superintendent Dana Holcomb provided school board members with the annual Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) in Monday’s regular meeting.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Thursday, February 6, 2025
TAX-AIDE ASSISTANCEAARP Foundation Tax-Aide will conduct free federal tax preparation services for the 2024 tax year. Assistance is available on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from now through April 15 at 302 E. Third St. in Lampasas (the Jack Calvert Municipal Building).
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

Burning conducted after generous rains across county

News Staff
Monday, February 3, 2025
Landowners took advantage of the temporary suspension of the county’s burn ban and were able to reduce debris piles and burn stacks after heavy rains soaked the area last week. The prohibition on outdoor burning was reinstated Monday evening.
Newly elected 27th District Court Judge Debbie Garrett presides over court hearings in Lampasas County, usually on Fridays. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Newly elected 27th District Court Judge Debbie Garrett presides over court hearings in Lampasas County, usually on Fridays. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Garrett makes justice her priority behind the bench

Erick Mitchell
Monday, February 3, 2025
After serving as a social worker, defense attorney and prosecutor, newly elected 27th District Court Judge Debbie Garrett is settling into her role behind the bench.Garrett assumed office in January, taking over for Judge John Gauntt who had reached mandatory retirement age.

Service Friday for Sulynn Bledsoe

News Staff
Monday, February 3, 2025
Sulynn Elliott Bledsoe, who with her husband Bill owned and operated Texas Legato Winery, died on Jan. 31, 2025, at her home in Lampasas. She was 74.Memorial services will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel on Feb. 7 at 2 p.m., with visitation an hour prior.Mrs.
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Beautiful setting for Polar Bear Plunge

News Staff
Monday, February 3, 2025
Hancock Springs Free-Flow Swim Area was the site for Saturday’s Polar Bear Plunge. Sunny skies and warm temperatures made for a more pleasant day to spend in the 70-degree mineral springs. 
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