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Congressional candidates in town

News Staff

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Texas First Conservative Alliance hosted a candidate event Tuesday at Lampasas Community Church. A sizable audience was in attendance to hear presentations from some of those running for the District 31 seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Robert Resa was named grand champion in the junior division of the 2026 Food Fair. His winning entry was entered in the Species Jackpot category. ADAM BARRIOS | DISPATCH RECORD

Food Fair winners claim nice prize packages

News Staff

Thursday, January 15, 2026

School board considers bond proposition groupings

Erick Mitchell

Thursday, January 15, 2026

The Lampasas ISD Board of Trustees is still working on how to align propositions for a May 2026 bond election.During Monday’s school board meeting, trustees received a short presentation from bond counsel representatives Matt Hines and Bart Fowler of McCall, Parkhurst & Horton.

DISTRICT COURT

News Staff

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge Debbie Garrett presiding over the criminal proceedings.Defendant Jason Gene Mack of Lampasas entered a plea on a charge of possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram.

GRAND JURY

News Staff

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Lampasas County grand jury met Wednesday to convene the new January term.Investigator Edward Hood of the Lampasas County Sheriff’s Department presented information that resulted in the indictment of Britten Marguerite Will on a charge of cruelty to nonlivestock animals on Sept. 22.Sgt.

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Tree trimming begins in town

News Staff

Thursday, January 15, 2026

The city of Lampasas has contracted with McCoy Tree Surgery to conduct tree trimming around city electric lines. The work is scheduled from January through March, with a focus on the northwest section of town.

Selie Hodge showed the grand champion steer at the 2026 Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show, and was named the Lee Carson Award winner and Senior Cattle Showmanship winner. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Students take home numerous show honors

News Staff

Thursday, January 15, 2026

The 2026 Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show wrapped up successfully on Jan. 10, with strong participation across all divisions and impressive performances from the youth exhibitors.In the cattle division, Selie Hodge exhibited the Grand Champion steer, also earning the Lee Carson Award.