Israel’s stunning victory over Iran -- and two lies debunked

EDITOR’S NOTE: Josh Hammer is off this week. We hope readers will enjoy the following guest column by Ben Shapiro.Last week, Israel finally unleashed its firepower against Iran’s nuclear program in a devastating feat of intelligence work, technological competence and war planning.

Stained-glass window preservation at St. Mary’s Episopal Church

Many thanks to the Dispatch Record and Alex Randolph for the feature story a few weeks ago on the restoration of the stained-glass windows at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. The restoration process was fascinating; and now that it is done, the windows reflect a new brilliance and beauty.

Candidate for ag commissioner

Many in town probably don’t know this, but one of Lampasas’ own citizens just threw his hat into the ring as a candidate for Texas Agriculture Commissioner in 2026.

Federal grant funding is crucial to science research

I’m a scientist from Kempner, Texas. I attended Lampasas High School, graduated as valedictorian in 2017, and went on to Texas A&M for college.

GAO: $2.8 trillion in estimated improper payments since FY 2003

AHouse subcommittee held a hearing April 16, 2024, that revealed some remarkable problems with federal spending. “Since fiscal year 2003, federal agencies have reported an estimated $2.7 trillion in total improper payments,” Rep.

The government has failed at fatherhood

The government spent decades trying to make fathers unnecessary. The failure of that experiment put society on the longterm path to collapse.Father’s Day was Sunday. It’s much less popular than Mother’s Day for a sad reason. Fewer fathers are involved in their children’s lives.

How Democrats can stop alienating young men

Last November, Donald Trump soundly defeated Kamala Harris among young men 18 to 29 years old, racking up about 56% of their votes, according to the Associated Press.

Rand Paul is right about the debt

Let’s talk about the deficit.” That is what Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) said on the Senate floor on Monday, June 2.“For years, Republicans screamed about fiscal responsibility.

Placing flags at cemetery

For the last 20-plus years, I have been responsible for flags on veterans’ graves at Rock Church Cemetery near Rumley. I wish to thank all of those who help me in this endeavor.

Trump’s agenda versus his opponents’

Opposition to President Donald Trump has become a mainstay of American daily life.