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County qualifies for disabled vet tax relief

Erick Mitchell
Monday, May 11, 2026
In 2025, Lampasas County earned a huge win at the Texas Capitol by becoming eligible for state reimbursement due to the local effects of the 100% disabled veterans tax exemption. Now, the county is finally reaping the benefits.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Special education teacher Kristina Adolph has been chosen the Lampasas ISD Elementary Teacher of the Year.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Special education teacher Kristina Adolph has been chosen the Lampasas ISD Elementary Teacher of the Year.

Elementary, secondary Teachers of the Year named

News Staff
Monday, May 11, 2026
Kristina Adolph, a special education teacher at Kline Whitis Elementary School, was named Lampasas ISD’s Elementary Teacher of the Year.With her daughter, Shelby, set to graduate from Kline Whitis this year, the recognition is a little bit sweeter. “She got to see her mom win,” Adolph said.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Getting ready for America’s birthday

News Staff
Monday, May 11, 2026
As several patriotic holidays approach, a window painting at Home Place Floors celebrates the upcoming250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Also fast approaching are Memorial Day on May 25 and Flag Day on June 14. See related commentary, page 4.
DISPATCH RECORD All cities tracked by the Dispatch Record reported a gain in local sales taxes this month, compared to what they earned in May 2025.

DISPATCH RECORD All cities tracked by the Dispatch Record reported a gain in local sales taxes this month, compared to what they earned in May 2025.

Sales tax revenue surges in May

Gail Lowe
Monday, May 11, 2026
Statistics from the Texas Comptroller’s Office show all cities in Lampasas and the surrounding counties posted percentage gains in their sales tax rebates this month – with seven of the 11 entities reflecting a double-digit gain for May.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, May 11, 2026
TEXAS GUN RIGHTSTexas First Conservative Alliance will meet Tuesday (tonight) at 5:30 p.m. at Lampasas Community Church, 1601 E. Fourth St. Guest speaker will be Chris McNutt, president of Texas Gun Rights. Anyone interested may attend.
High school English teacher Judith McGhee is the 2025-2026 Secondary Teacher of the Year for Lampasas ISD. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

High school English teacher Judith McGhee is the 2025-2026 Secondary Teacher of the Year for Lampasas ISD. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

McGhee named Lampasas ISD’s Secondary Teacher of the Year

Erick Mitchell
Monday, May 11, 2026
Lampasas High School English teacher Judith McGhee didn’t believe the news when she was named Lampasas ISD’s Secondary Teacher of the Year.“My first reaction gave me a taste of Impostor’s Syndrome – surely, they didn’t mean me, right?

Extension Service to offer ‘Beekeeping 201’

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
A “Beekeeping 201” program will be held May 15 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Lampasas County annex conference room, 409 S. Live Oak in Lampasas.The event will include an in-hive demonstration at an outdoor location close by.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
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.

Graduation ceremonies set for May 15

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Commencement for the Lampasas High School Class of 2026 will be held May 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Badger Stadium. Gates will open at 6 p.m. There is no reserved seating offered.In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved to the high school gym at 2716 South U.S. Highway 281.
erick mitchell | dispatc h record Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe, left, and Lampasas ISD Board President Ryan Shahan discuss with trustees what they want to see with design plans from WRA Architects.

erick mitchell | dispatc h record Superintendent Dr. Chane Rascoe, left, and Lampasas ISD Board President Ryan Shahan discuss with trustees what they want to see with design plans from WRA Architects.

Trustees hear from architects on design timeline for campus

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Just days after voters approved $115.55 million in bonds to build a new Lampasas Middle School campus, the Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees is planning for next steps.
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