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HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD This view shows the inside of the Hostess House, which has undergone extensive renovation. For more photos of the historic structure and its new features, see page 3.

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD This view shows the inside of the Hostess House, which has undergone extensive renovation. For more photos of the historic structure and its new features, see page 3.

Hostess House ready for use again

Hunter King
Monday, March 23, 2026
The historic Hostess House is officially back in commission. The building received quite a facelift after undergoing renovation over the last couple of years.
COURTESY PHOTO Portions of County Road 3300 lie in both Precinct 4 and Precinct 1, and it is the most heavily traveled road in Precinct 1, Commissioner Bobby Carroll said.

COURTESY PHOTO Portions of County Road 3300 lie in both Precinct 4 and Precinct 1, and it is the most heavily traveled road in Precinct 1, Commissioner Bobby Carroll said.

Carroll, Rainwater outline upcoming road projects

Erick Mitchell
Monday, March 23, 2026
Lampasas County Commissioners Bobby Carroll and Mark Rainwater are gearing up for road improvement projects now that temperatures are getting warmer.One priority for both commissioners is addressing maintenance on County Road 3300, which lies in both Carroll’s Precinct 1 and Rainwater’s Precinct 4.

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News Staff
Monday, March 23, 2026
GOOD FRIDAY CANTATAThe Lampasas Community Choir will offer two performances this year of its Good Friday Cantata entitled “Just Imagine… .” The April 3 performances will be at noon and 6 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 401 S. Chestnut.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Bluebonnets herald the arrival of spring

News Staff
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Bluebonnets, the state flower of Texas, brighten up the highway scenery. Today is the first day of spring, but the National Weather Service predicts a summertime high temperature of 95 on Saturday.
Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe offered a presentation Monday at the middle school to outline details of the three bond propositions that voters will consider in a May 2 election. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe offered a presentation Monday at the middle school to outline details of the three bond propositions that voters will consider in a May 2 election. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

LISD holds first town hall on $139.6 million bond

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, March 19, 2026
With less than two months until election day, Lampasas ISD hosted its first of four scheduled town halls Monday evening at the Lampasas Middle School cafeteria.The nearly hourlong meeting included a presentation from Superintendent Dr.
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KIM JOHNSON | DISPATCH RECORD

Honing their welding craft

News Staff
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Valentin Renteria works with Lampasas High School welding instructor Stephen Byrd at Oldham Welding during spring break to refine her techniques. She and student Devon Lively are among those who have qualified for the state competition May 7-8.
County Road 2001 is one Commissioner Jamie Smart said is in need of improvements. COURTESY PHOTO

County Road 2001 is one Commissioner Jamie Smart said is in need of improvements. COURTESY PHOTO

Commissioners give updates on planned paving projects

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, March 19, 2026
As cooler temperatures wane and warmer temperatures arise, Lampasas County commissioners are set to begin precinct paving projects.Precinct 2 Commissioner Jamie Smart and Precinct 3 Shad Hill shared their plans with the Dispatch Record on possible upgrades residents may expect.

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News Staff
Thursday, March 19, 2026
BURN BAN LIFTEDCounty Judge Randy Hoyer has lifted the countywide burn ban until 5 p.m. Monday.Property owners who plan to burn are encouraged to exercise caution and to notify the sheriff’s office ahead of time at 512-556-8255.
Pictured are the six Lampasas High School students advancing to the FCCLA state competition. Back row, from left: Levi Oliver, LHS culinary teacher Tracey Davis and Dean Hannibal. Front row, from left: Aylin Soto, Elizabeth Martinez, Rose Reed and Leora Lauthen. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Pictured are the six Lampasas High School students advancing to the FCCLA state competition. Back row, from left: Levi Oliver, LHS culinary teacher Tracey Davis and Dean Hannibal. Front row, from left: Aylin Soto, Elizabeth Martinez, Rose Reed and Leora Lauthen. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

LHS culinary students advance to FCCLA state competition

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Six Lampasas High School culinary students are set to show off their skills at the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Leadership Conference in Dallas.Students punched their tickets to state after flying high at the Region II FCCLA contest held March 5-7.
courtesy photo

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Lampasan named grand champion

News Staff
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Lampasas FFA member Jordan Greenburg, center, garnered the grand champion title in the fullblood doe youth drive at the Houston Livestock Show.
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