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Kelly Trompler, education planner for WRA Architects, outlines results from the community survey completed in the spring about support for a potential bond election and facility needs for Lampasas Independent School District. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Kelly Trompler, education planner for WRA Architects, outlines results from the community survey completed in the spring about support for a potential bond election and facility needs for Lampasas Independent School District. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Facilities committee identifies school needs, potential costs

Erick Mitchell
Friday, September 26, 2025
Lampasas ISD’s Facilities Planning Committee provided “wish list” items during Monday’s meeting that could feature in a 2026 bond election. A new middle school sits at the top of the list.

Council names EDC members

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, September 25, 2025
The Lampasas City Council appointed five new members to the Lampasas Economic Development Corp. Board of Directors during a called meeting on Sept. 16.
ADAM BARRIOS

ADAM BARRIOS

Jason Roberts swings through Lampasas

News Staff
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Grammy Award-winning fiddle player Jason Roberts brought his band members to town Saturday, when his signature swing music highlighted the Western on Western Night fundraiser for the Lampasas County Museum. A member of the Lampasas High School Class of 1993, Roberts is a hometown favorite.

Burn ban reinstated

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, September 25, 2025
The Lampasas County Commissioners Court agreed to a 90-day burn ban in Monday’s regular meeting. The burn ban will continue until Dec. 22.
City Manager Troy Hill explains his rationale for offering new ordinances that would require an annual permit fee from some local property owners, such as those with short-term rentals. Hill said his intention is to generate additional revenue for the Lampasas. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

City Manager Troy Hill explains his rationale for offering new ordinances that would require an annual permit fee from some local property owners, such as those with short-term rentals. Hill said his intention is to generate additional revenue for the Lampasas. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

City Council considers rezoning of downtown area

Hunter King
Thursday, September 25, 2025
On Monday night, the Lampasas City Council and new City Manager Troy Hill discussed potential ordinances that could be adopted along with new fees for some property owners.

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Salvation Army
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Salvation Army client assistance is now being offered each Monday from 1-4 p.m. at the Lampasas Multi-Service Center, 901 S. Live Oak. Those in need of assistance should stop by to meet with local representatives..MORE WOMEN’S EVENT The annual MORE event will take place Oct. 13 at 6:45 p.m.

Area Marines to celebrate 250th anniversary of founding

News Staff
Thursday, September 25, 2025
The 250th anniversary of the Marines founding will be celebrated with an event in Burnet.The 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball will take place Nov. 8. The event is being put on by the Texas Hill Country Semper Fi Society at Highland Lakes Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force Museum on U.S.
Western Night on Western attendees enjoy relaxing in their chairs while listening to the tunes of the Jason Roberts Band. ADAM BARRIOS| DISPATCH RECORD

Western Night on Western attendees enjoy relaxing in their chairs while listening to the tunes of the Jason Roberts Band. ADAM BARRIOS| DISPATCH RECORD

Dancing the night away

News Staff
Thursday, September 25, 2025

L-M Garden Club holds September meeting

News Staff
Thursday, September 25, 2025
On Sept. 15, the L-M Garden and Civic Club held its first meeting of the 20252026 club year. Several new members were introduced, and they were welcomed to the club.Cat Cotman, with the assistance of Sam Patterson and Teresa Stewart, gave a presentation on medicinal plants grown in Texas.

Butterfly tagging set for Oct. 5

News Staff
Thursday, September 25, 2025
The Lampasas 4-H Wildlife Project will hold a meeting to tag butterflies. The event will be Oct. 5 at 2 p.m. at Cooper Spring Nature Park.Anyone may participate but must be enrolled in Lampasas 4-H first. Sign up at tx.4HOnline.com.
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