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Bishop C. Andrew Doyle leads the procession for the beginning of Morning Prayer services that also commemorated All Saints Day. Doyle was in Lampasas on Nov. 1 to recognize the 150th anniversary of the founding of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. abby rainwater | courtesy photo

Bishop C. Andrew Doyle leads the procession for the beginning of Morning Prayer services that also commemorated All Saints Day. Doyle was in Lampasas on Nov. 1 to recognize the 150th anniversary of the founding of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. abby rainwater | courtesy photo

Parishioners celebrate 150 years for Episcopal Church in Lampasas

News Staff
Thursday, November 6, 2025
The Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle, bishop of the Episcopal Dioceses of Texas, was in Lampasas Nov. 1 to lend his blessings and congratulations to St. Mary’s Episcopal Church during its 150th anniversary celebration.

district court

News Staff
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Lampasas County 27th District Court convened Oct. 24 with Judge Debbie Garrett presiding over the day’s criminal hearings.After it holds sessions Nov. 7 and Nov. 14, the court will be off until December.The following cases were reset for Dec.

arrests

News Staff
Thursday, November 6, 2025
The following arrests were reported to the Lampasas Dispatch Record by area law enforcement officials. The Dispatch Record prints the name and charge(s) of people arrested on at least one Class B misdemeanor – or more serious – charge.

Faulty light repaired at Badger Field

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, November 6, 2025
A repair has been made on the stadium light at Badger Field’s northeast corner, according to Lampasas ISD Chief Financial Officer Shane Jones.The faulty stadium light caused the Badgers’ final regular-season game of the season to be delayed until Saturday.

Huntington Bancshares set to acquire Cadence

Erick Mitchell
Monday, November 3, 2025
In 2026, Cadence Bank in Lampasas will have a new name.On Oct. 27, Huntington Bancshares announced it had entered into an agreement to acquire Cadence Bank -- the $53 billion bank headquartered in Houston and Tupelo, Miss.
DISPATCH RECORD GRAPHIC

DISPATCH RECORD GRAPHIC

Texans to decide on changes to constitution

News Staff
Monday, November 3, 2025
Registered voters statewide will have the opportunity today to vote on 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution. In Lampasas County, voters may cast a ballot at any of the three vote centers offered.
New signs go up at 404 N. Key Ave. in the fast-food location that formerly hosted a Burger King. Layne’s Chicken Fingers in Lampasas is owned by the Khan Family, a group of family members in the greater Austin area. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

New signs go up at 404 N. Key Ave. in the fast-food location that formerly hosted a Burger King. Layne’s Chicken Fingers in Lampasas is owned by the Khan Family, a group of family members in the greater Austin area. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Layne’s Chicken Fingers coming to Lampasas

Erick Mitchell
Monday, November 3, 2025
Born in Aggieland, Layne’s Chicken Fingers will be the newest addition to Key Avenue when the fast-food restaurant opens in early December.The restaurant chain that started in College Station in 1994 is known for its chicken tenders and “secret sauce.”Layne’s began franchising locations in 2021.

BRIEFLY

Pork Chop Dinner
Monday, November 3, 2025
Lampasas 4-H will hold a drivethru pork chop dinner Nov. 12 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Lampasas County Livestock Showbarn, 283 North U.S. Highway 183.Tickets are $10 each for a pork chop dinner that also includes green beans and potato salad.
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