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Amendments would offer property tax relief

Gail Lowe
Monday, October 13, 2025
In odd-numbered years such as 2025, the November General Election includes for voter consideration any proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution that passed during the recently concluded legislative session.Seventeen constitutional amendments are on the ballot this year.
Trustees Randy Morris, at left, Harvey Stinnett in center and Jeff Rutland listen to a presentation at last week’s Lampasas ISD Board of Trustees meeting. The school board will convene in a called meeting tonight at 5 p.m. to consider additional construction options for Lampasas Middle School. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Trustees Randy Morris, at left, Harvey Stinnett in center and Jeff Rutland listen to a presentation at last week’s Lampasas ISD Board of Trustees meeting. The school board will convene in a called meeting tonight at 5 p.m. to consider additional construction options for Lampasas Middle School. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Principal offers update on academic progress at middle school

Erick Mitchell
Monday, October 13, 2025
The Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees meeting last week offered few action items but did include information on a power outage that canceled classes at Hanna Springs Elementary School.
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ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

An evening to celebrate the arts in Lampasas

News Staff
Monday, October 13, 2025
Lampasas Association for the Arts held its annual Boots and Blazers Ball Saturday evening at the Hanna Springs Sculpture Garden. The LAFTA fundraiser celebrated 20 years of bringing sculpture pieces to Lampasas. For more photos from the event, see page 2 inside.

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American Legion Post 277
Monday, October 13, 2025
Lampasas American Legion Post 277 will hold its regular meeting Thursday at 6 p.m. at the post home, 481 North U.S. Highway 183.Also, a Meet and Greet breakfast is planned for Saturday at 8 a.m. in the back room of Country Kitchen Restaurant. Families are welcome. Bring a veteran friend.
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ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Reinforcing with steel beams

News Staff
Monday, October 13, 2025
Restoration efforts have begun at the former St. Christopher’s Church on East Fourth Street, led by the Lampasas Heritage Foundation. Pictured is Jon Sanders of A.G. Irvin Steel holding the beam while Joe Cooker welds it into place.
Teagan Schmidt and Emmanuel Prado were named the 2025 Lometa Homecoming Queen and King during Friday’s festivities. MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

Teagan Schmidt and Emmanuel Prado were named the 2025 Lometa Homecoming Queen and King during Friday’s festivities. MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

Lometa dominates Bynum for win on Homecoming

Mason Hines
Monday, October 13, 2025
Lometa celebrated Homecoming in style Friday night, defeating the Bynum Bulldogs 56-14.Lometa’s passing attack was the story of the game, with seven of the Hornets’ scores coming via receiving touchdowns. Defensively, Lometa recovered three fumbles that all led to points for the Hornets.
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ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Trying to reach the cupola

News Staff
Monday, October 13, 2025
RKJ Construction had specialized equipment on hand Monday to reach the cupola atop the courthouse. Crews spent significant time trying to navigate safely to that height so they could do painting and sealing on the exterior.
High-powered telescopes and astronomers will be available Oct. 18 at Fiesta Winery for a Star Party at 6 p.m., hosted by Lampasas County Friends of the Night Sky. The county has some of the darkest skies in the Hill Country, which makes for perfect viewing opportunities.

High-powered telescopes and astronomers will be available Oct. 18 at Fiesta Winery for a Star Party at 6 p.m., hosted by Lampasas County Friends of the Night Sky. The county has some of the darkest skies in the Hill Country, which makes for perfect viewing opportunities.

Star-gazing opportunity

News Staff
Thursday, October 9, 2025
The Lampasas ISD Board of Trustees reviewed three options Monday for construction of a new middle school campus utilizing the current site. Option 1 is shown here; Options 2 and 3 can be found on page 5. WRA ARCHITECTS

The Lampasas ISD Board of Trustees reviewed three options Monday for construction of a new middle school campus utilizing the current site. Option 1 is shown here; Options 2 and 3 can be found on page 5. WRA ARCHITECTS

Possible new LMS layouts presented to school board

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, October 9, 2025
WRA Architects presented three options for a new middle school campus to the Lampasas ISD Board of Trustees on Monday.All three options were based off utilizing the current Lampasas Middle School property.
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