A recap of news the Dispatch Record reported in 2019 would not be complete without mention of major weather events, law enforcement highlights, and developments in Kempner, Lometa and Lampasas.
A house at Willis Street and North Avenue shows a variety of Christmas decorations.
By David Lowe
Dispatch Record
For Kempner resident Dan Wise, the 75th anniversary of World War II’s Battle of the Bulge is not just a piece of history. It is personal.
By David Lowe
Lampasas Dispatch Record
The recently renovated former City Hall building has a new name that honors a longtime Lampasas public servant.
Carthage scored a touchdown with 13.8 seconds left in the game -- and broke up a Lampasas pass in the end zone as the final buzzer sounded -- to beat the Badgers 49-42 in the state semifinal round Friday. The Badgers ended the season at 13-2 (a school record for most wins in a season).
Jaylon Porter, left, caught three touchdown passes from Ace Whitehead, including this one, in the Badgers’ 49-34 regional final victory over Liberty Hill on Satuday. Whitehead had seven total touchdowns.
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In Japanese, the word “kakehashi” translates loosely to “bridge,” meaning a bridge between nations. Bridging cultural gaps was exactly what Lampasas High School senior Alexis Hamilton had the opportunity to
The Badgers tied a school record for most single-season wins (12), tied their seasonbest scoring, and Jaylon Porter had his career-best receiving day as Lampasas beat Needville 66-44. Lampasas (12-1)
Lampasas beat Luling 63-39 at home Tuesday to enter the Thanksgiving break at 9-2 in varsity girls' basketball.
Abby Martin scored nine points. Jessica Ball scored eight, including a pair of three-pointers in the third quarter.