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After nearly two terms as Lampasas district clerk, Edith Harrison is running for county judge. COURTESY PHOTO

After nearly two terms as Lampasas district clerk, Edith Harrison is running for county judge. COURTESY PHOTO

Harrison joins race for next county judge

News Staff
Monday, December 15, 2025
Edith Wagner Harrison, a two-term Lampasas County district clerk, has announced her candidacy for Lampasas County judge.She joins Republican candidates David Millican and Jo Ann San Miguel, as well as Democratic candidate Wade Dudley Wooten, in seeking the position held by County Judge Randy Hoyer.
MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

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Steer takes top honors at Lometa show

News Staff
Monday, December 15, 2025
The grand champion steer at the Lometa FFA Livestock Show was exhibited by Karlee Hydin. Show judge Emory Geye holds the championship trophy for Hydin. Results from the youth livestock show will appear in Friday’s edition of the Dispatch Record.

Lampasas ends 2025 with sales tax dip

Gail Lowe
Monday, December 15, 2025
The cities of Lampasas and Kempner may feel they received a lump of coal in December, as their sales tax allocations took a downward turn this month.Lampasas recorded a 2% dip in receipts; Kempner saw sales tax revenues drop 6% this period.

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News Staff
Monday, December 15, 2025
FIRE DEPARTMENT TOY DRIVELampasas Fire Department is accepting new, unwrapped toys, bicycles and monetary donations for its annual toy drive. Donations may be dropped off from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. until Friday at 5 p.m.
Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe, left, and LISD Board of Trustees President Ryan Shahan review updated cost estimates for various facilities that could be added to a bond proposal in the spring. The school board will meet again Tuesday at 6 p.m. to continue talks about potential athletic facility upgrades and a functional capacity for the new Lampasas Middle School that is sought. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe, left, and LISD Board of Trustees President Ryan Shahan review updated cost estimates for various facilities that could be added to a bond proposal in the spring. The school board will meet again Tuesday at 6 p.m. to continue talks about potential athletic facility upgrades and a functional capacity for the new Lampasas Middle School that is sought. erick mitchell | dispatch record

LISD debates bond options once more

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, December 11, 2025
The Lampasas ISD Board of Trustees is yet to nail down the details of propositions that will be featured in a May 2026 bond election after discussion in Monday’s regular school board meeting.

Lometa to host FFA stock show

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, December 11, 2025
The annual Lometa FFA Stock Show continues to grow. The event, slated for Saturday, expects to see approximately 200 entries, according to Lometa FFA adviser Dusty Mahan.Check-in and weigh-in begins at 7 a.m., followed by the show at 9 a.m.
Alexis Thompson, representing the Lampasas County Rodeo Association, stresses the importance of having an agreement in place so planning for the annual Riata Roundup can proceed. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Alexis Thompson, representing the Lampasas County Rodeo Association, stresses the importance of having an agreement in place so planning for the annual Riata Roundup can proceed. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

City Council considers rodeo arena agreement

Hunter King
Thursday, December 11, 2025
A discussion over use of the rodeo arena and a possible partnership between the Lampasas County Rodeo Association and the Lampasas Riding Club was the highlight of the action from Monday night’s Lampasas City Council meeting.

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Wellness Seminar
Thursday, December 11, 2025
To help beat the holiday stress and keep the heart strong, area residents are invited to a Wellness Seminar Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall.The event is sponsored by Lampasas Community Gardens. Suggested donation is $25 at the door.
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