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The cart path at Hole No. 6 on the Hancock Park Golf Course was destroyed by floodwaters last July. The Lampasas City Council will seek an engineering study before repairs are undertaken on the structure. FILE PHOTO

The cart path at Hole No. 6 on the Hancock Park Golf Course was destroyed by floodwaters last July. The Lampasas City Council will seek an engineering study before repairs are undertaken on the structure. FILE PHOTO

Council awards bid for golf course work

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, July 30, 2026
After sustaining heavy damage during last year’s July flood, the Hancock Park Golf Course is on the comeback trail.During Monday’s Lampasas City Council meeting, members awarded a bid to Greenscapes Six, LLC to replace the Hole No. 2 green and approved an agreement with Schaumberg and Polk, Inc.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Prepping for her senior year

News Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Janalice Wamsley paints her own Class of 2026 design in the Lampasas High School parking lot, one of the perks for upperclassmen at the campus. Classes start in the district on Aug. 13.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2026
‘GOD BLESS AMERICA’The Lampasas County Historical Commission will host a special program Aug. 3 to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. Dr.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Getting ready to fire up the grill

News Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Eric Arnold gives a grin to the camera while cleaning his grill. Arnold, a part of “Bigg E BBQ,” was one of 40 teams to compete at the Creating Badger Builders’ Hotter than Hell 2.0 barbecue cook-off held July 24-25.

Deadline to order peaches is Aug. 21

News Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Kiwanis Club of Lampasas is taking orders for Colorado peaches. A 22-pound box is $60. Proceeds help fund local scholarships. Order deadline is Aug. 21. Call Randy Morris at 512-556-6220 or Lampasas Lawyer PLLC at 512-556-6228; or send check and phone number to P.O. Box 1621, Lampasas, TX 76550.

Bridge group meets this month

News Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Heather Oliver was the first-place winner at Community Bridge on July 13. Ted Deyo placed second, and Sylvia Miller was third.Barbara Mullican and Lou Wiginton claimed the slam prize, and Kathy Griffis-Bailey and Heather Oliver had the highest round.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2026
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Cory Devivo has been with Masterpiece Ministries for 19 years. He uses his chalk art to tell the gospel story. Courtesy photo

Cory Devivo has been with Masterpiece Ministries for 19 years. He uses his chalk art to tell the gospel story. Courtesy photo

Chalk artist coming to speak at School Creek Baptist

News Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2026
School Creek Baptist Church will host Cory Devivo on Aug. 16 at its 11 a.m. worship service.Devivo uses his gift of chalk-art storytelling to bring others closer to God. He has been sharing his evangelism ministry full time through Masterpiece Ministries for 19 years.
erick mitchell | dispatch record

erick mitchell | dispatch record

Local historical commission honored

News Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2026
County Judge Randy Hoyer, center, presents a certificate of recognition to Clydell Wallace of the Lampasas County Historical Commission for its Distinguished Service Award.
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