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Ronda Martin dances with her partner, Mark Wengler. The pair were crowned overall Spring Ho Dance Contest champions. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Ronda Martin dances with her partner, Mark Wengler. The pair were crowned overall Spring Ho Dance Contest champions. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Couples earn recognition at Dance Contest

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
The annual Spring Ho Dance Contest was held July 10 at the Putters & Gutters Fun Center.Mark Wengler and Ronda Martin were crowned overall champions for the competition.
Vendors delight at W.M. Brook

Vendors delight at W.M. Brook

Vendors delight at W.M. Brook

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Vendors offered charming wares, artisan crafts and tasty foods at W.M. Brook Park during the Spring Ho Festival.ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
Spring Ho Pet Parade participants costumed as a Texas Department of Transporation Work crew enjoy the stroll down Live Oak Street. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Spring Ho Pet Parade participants costumed as a Texas Department of Transporation Work crew enjoy the stroll down Live Oak Street. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Pets and their people on parade

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Lampasas residents showed up in good numbers along Live Oak Street to witness the Spring Ho Pet Parade on July 11.Maddie Gouak, Hattie Gouak, June Floerke and Woods Floerke earned grand champion honors for their pets 'Ridge' and 'Moose.
Spring Ho Grand Parade results posted

Spring Ho Grand Parade results posted

Spring Ho Grand Parade results posted

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Lampasas County residents and visitors enjoyed floats as the 52nd annual Spring Ho Grand Parade took to the streets on Saturday.The Lampasas Middle School cheer team secured grand champion honors for their parade efforts.
Lampasas cheerleaders dazzle spectators along Third Street during the Spring Ho Parade. ADAM BARRIOS | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas cheerleaders dazzle spectators along Third Street during the Spring Ho Parade. ADAM BARRIOS | DISPATCH RECORD

Spring Ho fireworks, fanfare and fun!

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
The Logan Ryan Band performs during the Spring Ho Friday night Street Dance on the Square. Friday night’s acts were followed by performers William Beckmann and country music singer/songwriter Carter Faith on Saturday.ADAM BARRIOS | DISPATCH RECORD
At left, Sarah Wertz takes the lead in the race during Saturday’s Spring Ho Cardboard Regatta. CHLOE COWDREY | DISPATCH RECORD

At left, Sarah Wertz takes the lead in the race during Saturday’s Spring Ho Cardboard Regatta. CHLOE COWDREY | DISPATCH RECORD

Youth compete in Cardboard Regatta boat races

Hunter King
Thursday, July 17, 2025
The Cardboard Regatta has become a Spring Ho tradition where youth race cardboard-duct tape boats across the Hanna Springs Swimming Pool.Here are results from this year’s event.Boat Race Single Ages 5-9 1. Zeke Garcia 2. Sarah Wertz 3. Ryker Shuffler Boat Race Double Ages 5-9 1.
“The Judge” will be on display Tuesday from 2-6 p.m. at the Lampasas VFW Post No. 8539. The public is invited to come learn more about this full-scale reproduction of a Civil War-era cannon. courtesy photo

“The Judge” will be on display Tuesday from 2-6 p.m. at the Lampasas VFW Post No. 8539. The public is invited to come learn more about this full-scale reproduction of a Civil War-era cannon. courtesy photo

Lampasas VFW will host cannon next week at its post

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Lampasas VFW Post No. 8539 will host the Sons of Confederate Veterans as they unveil a new artillery piece, aptly named “The Judge.”Saltworks Camp No. 2353 is scheduled to convene at the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday at 3 p.m. for a brief business meeting and program.
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