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County officials discuss funding for the Hill Country Transportation District, known as “the HOP,” during Monday’s Commissioners Court meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

County officials discuss funding for the Hill Country Transportation District, known as “the HOP,” during Monday’s Commissioners Court meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Commissioners Court approves HOP funding

In a 3-2 vote that followed a deep discussion, the Lampasas County Commissioners Court approved funding for the Hill Country Transit District, better known as “the HOP,” during Monday’s meeting.

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The Lampasas Independent School District will hold prekindergarten through 12th-grade registration on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Lampasas High School cafeteria, 2716 South U.S. Highway 281. Only students new to the district need to register.
Mr. Henry

Mr. Henry

Services set for former city administrator Dale Henry

Kenneth Dale Henry, 91, died on July 8, 2023, at his home in Kerrville. Henry had been an administrator for the city of Lampasas in the 1970s. Services will be July 17 at 10:30 a.m. at Pompey Mountain Church in Mills County. Burial will follow at Duren Cemetery.

KWSC notifies of leak near Twin Mountain Road

UPDATE: KWSC officials announced the leak was repaired at 10:36 a.m. The Kempner Water Supply Co. has issued a warning to customers at 7:50 a.m. Wednesday morning regarding an 8-inch leak in a main line on Twin Mountain Road.
Lometa natives P.R. and Lara Cline cut a rug during the Polka dance of Thursday’s contest. mason hines | dispatch record

Lometa natives P.R. and Lara Cline cut a rug during the Polka dance of Thursday’s contest. mason hines | dispatch record

Couples claim dance contest honors

Paul and Lara Cline were named overall champions of the Spring Ho Dance Contest Thursday night, after placing highly in several of the contest categories. The Dance Contest was held at Putters & Gutters Fun Center. A list of winners follows. Two-Step 1. Paul and Laura Cline 2.
Happy Birthday Lampasas! Spring Ho 2023 would not have been complete without a shout to celebrate the upcoming sesquicentennial of the city. joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

Happy Birthday Lampasas! Spring Ho 2023 would not have been complete without a shout to celebrate the upcoming sesquicentennial of the city. joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

Hometown girls Daelyn Ellis plays her guitar and sings “Those Boots,” written by Lainey Wilson, during music in the park on Wednesday. joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

Hometown girls Daelyn Ellis plays her guitar and sings “Those Boots,” written by Lainey Wilson, during music in the park on Wednesday. joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

Children try their best to maintain balance during sack races at Kids’ Day Activities hosted by the Lampasas Boys and Girls Club. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Children try their best to maintain balance during sack races at Kids’ Day Activities hosted by the Lampasas Boys and Girls Club. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Kids’ Day fun

McBride and the Ride sing to a packed crowd at Friday night’s Concert on the Square as part of the Spring Ho festivities. joycesarah mccabe| dispatch record

McBride and the Ride sing to a packed crowd at Friday night’s Concert on the Square as part of the Spring Ho festivities. joycesarah mccabe| dispatch record