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Members of the 62nd Engineer Brigade post the colors at Tuesday’s Veterans Day program, hosted at the Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park in Kempner. For more photos from various events recognizing veterans of the U.S. armed forces, see page 3. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Members of the 62nd Engineer Brigade post the colors at Tuesday’s Veterans Day program, hosted at the Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park in Kempner. For more photos from various events recognizing veterans of the U.S. armed forces, see page 3. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

‘A powerful reminder’

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Some 70 to 80 people turned out Tuesday morning for Lampasas’ annual Veterans Day ceremony at the county courthouse.In keeping with custom, the celebration took place at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Those key dates and time marked the anniversary of the Nov.
COURTESY PHOTO | KIM GARNER

COURTESY PHOTO | KIM GARNER

Cub Scout Pack 100 helps honor veterans

News Staff
Thursday, November 13, 2025
In advance of Veterans Day, Cub Scout Pack 100 of Lampasas placed flags at the graves of U.S. veterans buried at Rock Church Cemetery. Pictured here are Peyton Stecki, Jameson Stecki and Anna Frost.

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, November 13, 2025
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erick mitchell | dispatch record

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Spending a moment in prayer

News Staff
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Cub Scouts and their leaders participate in a moment of silent prayer during the city of Kempner’s Veterans Day observance on Nov. 11.

DISTRICT COURT

News Staff
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge Debbie Garrett presiding over the day’s hearings.

ARRESTS

News Staff
Thursday, November 13, 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.
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COURTESY PHOT0

Fall leaves settling in

News Staff
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Hardwood trees along FM 580 West of Lampasas display bright orange leaves, contrasting against a blue sky and small cedars. Cooler temperatures have produced some colorful fall foliage across the county.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Yellow brick road leads to Lampasas

News Staff
Monday, November 10, 2025
Lampasas High School wrapped up its final performances of “The Wizard of Oz” on Saturday and Sunday. In this scene, Cale Wheeler as Professor Marvel hands over a crystal ball to Dorothy, portrayed by Samantha Sturgeon, as the dog Toto, played by Karson Wells, can’t bear to watch.
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