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COURTESY PHOTO | TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPT. The New World screwworm is a serious threat to the cattle industry. It has recently been detected inside Texas borders, and numerous researchers are working to stop its spread.

COURTESY PHOTO | TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPT. The New World screwworm is a serious threat to the cattle industry. It has recently been detected inside Texas borders, and numerous researchers are working to stop its spread.

Governor launches one-stop-shop website for NWS information

News Staff
Monday, June 22, 2026
Gov. Greg Abbott has announced the launch of an enhanced website that offers comprehensive information for Texans who need information related to the New World screwworm.Located in the Texas Division of Emergency Management’s Disaster Portal, Texans can visit screwworm.texas.
COURTESY PHOTO | LUCY MCCARVILLE A bee colony had completely taken over this water heater cavity -- a situation that prompted Lucy McCarville to become a bee relocator. She now has five established hives she is managing after she acquired them through removal.

COURTESY PHOTO | LUCY MCCARVILLE A bee colony had completely taken over this water heater cavity -- a situation that prompted Lucy McCarville to become a bee relocator. She now has five established hives she is managing after she acquired them through removal.

Local beekeeper shares advice on dealing with bee swarms

Erick Mitchell
Monday, June 22, 2026
As spring turns to summer, it isn’t uncommon to find honeybee clusters hanging from trees, fence posts and house eaves. Bees frequently establish colonies in old oak trees, barns, water tanks or hollow fencing posts.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Public Works Director Stephen Sewell, standing, presided over a town hall session last week to offer residents an update on city water conditions. Seated at back is Van Sims, the city’s water/wastewater plant operations manager.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Public Works Director Stephen Sewell, standing, presided over a town hall session last week to offer residents an update on city water conditions. Seated at back is Van Sims, the city’s water/wastewater plant operations manager.

Lampasas Public Works director updates residents on city water outlook

Erick Mitchell
Monday, June 22, 2026
Public Works Director Stephen Sewell provided an overview of the city’s water system during a Thursday town hall at the old Lampasas Middle School cafeteria.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Program honors Juneteenth history

News Staff
Monday, June 22, 2026
Former mayor Jack Calvert outlines the history of the Lampasas Colored School, where the legacy of Juneteenth was honored on Friday during a lunch program and presentation.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, June 22, 2026
SUMMER MEAL PROGRAMThe Lampasas ISD Summer Meal Program at Taylor Creek Elementary will end this week. Breakfast will be served from 7:309:30 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. through June 25.
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Auto dealership provides sponsor donation

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Benny Boyd C-D-J-R will sponsor the Spring Ho Saturday night Street Dance on the Square featuring headliner Kolby Cooper, with Haydon Wiginton to open the evening.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
We would like to help get your group’s event(s) listed in the Dispatch Record Calendar. The listing of community events and meetings is free.Calendar items must be in writing. Email to news@lampasas. com, or mail to: Calendar Lampasas Dispatch Record P.O.
COURTESY PHOTO Bailey Gutierrez took 11th place in Extemporaneous Public Speaking at the Texas FFA State Public Speaking Contest held recently at Tarleton State University. She is a Lampasas FFA chapter member.

COURTESY PHOTO Bailey Gutierrez took 11th place in Extemporaneous Public Speaking at the Texas FFA State Public Speaking Contest held recently at Tarleton State University. She is a Lampasas FFA chapter member.

FFA students place in state contests

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026

Arrests

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
The following arrests were reported to the Lampasas Dispatch Record by area law enforcement officials. The Dispatch Record prints the name and charge(s) of people arrested on at least one Class B misdemeanor – or more serious – charge.
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