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ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Juniors who will represent Lampasas in Boys State are, from left, Austin Barber, Brody Hilgenberg, Grant Gill, Cayhil Isom and Noah Stokley.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Juniors who will represent Lampasas in Boys State are, from left, Austin Barber, Brody Hilgenberg, Grant Gill, Cayhil Isom and Noah Stokley.

Students honored as Boys State, Girls State selections

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, May 7, 2026
The American Legion Briggs Wright Post No. 277 and its auxiliary unit have named this year’s Lampasas High School representatives for the 2026 American Legion Auxiliary Bluebonnet Girls State and American Legion Boys State programs.
erick mitchell | dispatc h record Andrew Landrum spoke during the public forum portion of Monday’s school board meeting to advocate for the reinstatement of a vocal music program in Lampasas schools.

erick mitchell | dispatc h record Andrew Landrum spoke during the public forum portion of Monday’s school board meeting to advocate for the reinstatement of a vocal music program in Lampasas schools.

Special services director updates LISD school board on student numbers

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, May 7, 2026
With no major action items on the table, most of Monday’s Lampasas ISD Board of Trustees regular meeting was dedicated to a presentation from Karen Turner, the district’s director of special services.

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News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
TEXAS GUN RIGHTSTexas First Conservative Alliance will meet Tuesday 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.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Law enforcement officer a popular visitor

News Staff
Monday, May 4, 2026
Chris Ford, a K-9 handler for the State Fire Marshal’s Office, provided insight into his daily routine during Hanna Springs Elementary School’s Career Day on Friday.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Film producer Chase Kuker addresses the Lampasas Economic Development Corp. board members at a called meeting last week to address changes to his promotional package that can be used to market the city.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Film producer Chase Kuker addresses the Lampasas Economic Development Corp. board members at a called meeting last week to address changes to his promotional package that can be used to market the city.

EDC directors mull changes to Kuker brothers’ documentary for city of Lampasas

Erick Mitchell
Monday, May 4, 2026
Chase Kuker outlined new plans for a documentary-style film detailing Lampasas’ historical past, its present and promising future when he addressed the Lampasas Economic Development Corp. Board of Directors on Wednesday.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Career Day hosted at Hanna Springs campus

News Staff
Monday, May 4, 2026
Hodges & Sargent Pharmacy owner Kasha Clark, standing at left, explains the responsibilities entailed in her vocation as a pharmacist and businesswoman. Her presentation was one of many offered for Career Day at the elementary school. For a related photo, see page 10.
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