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Primary runoff election results mirror state vote

Gail Lowe
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Republican Party voters who participated in Tuesday’s runoff election knocked off incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and chose Ken Paxton instead to be the party’s candidate for U.S. Senate.Paxton is slated to go up against Democratic Party challenger James Talarico in the November General Election.
Lampasas Middle School Principal Wes Graham has been selected for the assistant superintendent post now that Dana Holcomb has retired from the position. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas Middle School Principal Wes Graham has been selected for the assistant superintendent post now that Dana Holcomb has retired from the position. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Graham ready for new role as assistant superintendent

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Moving is never easy. Fortunately for Wes Graham, he only has to move across the street.
The Public Use Plan for Post Oak State Park will guide future decisions related to features such as recreational access, trail design, wildlife and habitat protection, and cultural storytelling. The new state park is being developed on acreage that stretches across Burnet County and western Lampasas County acreage that extends to the Colorado River. file photo

The Public Use Plan for Post Oak State Park will guide future decisions related to features such as recreational access, trail design, wildlife and habitat protection, and cultural storytelling. The new state park is being developed on acreage that stretches across Burnet County and western Lampasas County acreage that extends to the Colorado River. file photo

Public meetings set to discuss plan for Post Oak Ridge State Park

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will host a second round of public meetings, this time in Waco and Burnet, to gather feedback on the Public Use Plan for Post Oak Ridge State Park.

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News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
OUTDOOR BURNING MAY CONTINUE County Judge Randy Hoyer has agreed to the continued lifting of the countywide burn ban. Outdoor burning will be allowed until June 22 at 5 p.m.The county judge is authorized to determine whether conditions no longer exist to prohibit burning.

Sheep, goat specialist to hold parasite workshop

News Staff
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
A June 5 program on “Managing Internal Parasites in Sheep & Goats” will be held at 1 p.m. in the Lampasas County annex conference room, 409 S. Pecan St.Cost for the program is $30. Jake Thorne, assistant professor and Extension sheep and goat specialist, will be the featured speaker.
Traffic was reduced to one lane of travel in each direction last week along U.S. Highway 281, as construction continues. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Traffic was reduced to one lane of travel in each direction last week along U.S. Highway 281, as construction continues. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

U.S. 281 completion pushed to July

Erick Mitchell
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Construction on U.S. Highway 281 is expected to be completed by the time school starts in August, according to the Texas Department of Transportation Brownwood District.In October 2025, TxDOT said construction along the roadway would be finished by the end of spring. Now, TxDOT believes the U.S.
Stephen Meyer of M&M Butcher Block displays some of the prime cuts of beef he plans to serve when his M&M Steakhouse concept opens neext year on the courthouse square. Meyer is in the process of purchasing the former Eve’s Cafe building. After renovation, the steakhouse will open for dinner and feature high-quality steaks, traditional sides, and local wines and craft beers. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Stephen Meyer of M&M Butcher Block displays some of the prime cuts of beef he plans to serve when his M&M Steakhouse concept opens neext year on the courthouse square. Meyer is in the process of purchasing the former Eve’s Cafe building. After renovation, the steakhouse will open for dinner and feature high-quality steaks, traditional sides, and local wines and craft beers. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

M&M Steakhouse plans 2027 opening in downtown building

Erick Mitchell
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
With an “all prime, all the time” motto, Lampasas residents can expect the highest-quality meat to be served when M&M Steakhouse opens on the downtown square in 2027.

Primary runoff elections end today

News Staff
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
May 26 marks the final date to vote in the Republican Party and Democratic Party parimary runoff elections.Those registered in Lampasas County may vote at either the Election Office, 407 S. Pecan St. in Lampasas, or the Kempner Fire Department station at 315 Pecan St. in Kempner. Hours are 7 a.m.
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