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Here is a look at the 2026 Best of the Best Reader’s Choice cover. Dispatch Record readers have the opportunity to highlight their favorite people and business services across the county. Time will tell who rises to the top! FILE PHOTO

Here is a look at the 2026 Best of the Best Reader’s Choice cover. Dispatch Record readers have the opportunity to highlight their favorite people and business services across the county. Time will tell who rises to the top! FILE PHOTO

Best of the Best contest opens today

News Staff
Thursday, September 10, 2026
The Lampasas Dispatch Record’s popular Best of the Best Reader’s Choice contest kicks off this week. A ballot appears on page 11 of today’s edition.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

The train keeps a-rolling at the Santa Fe Depot

News Staff
Thursday, September 10, 2026
At right, Lampasas Depot Foundation volunteer Eddie Bowden shows young visitors at the Santa Fe Depot how to operate the G-scale railroad on display. The Lampasas Depot Foundation held a full-day event on Labor Day to give residents a peek inside the property.

Lampasas resumes city manager search

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, September 10, 2026
The city of Lampasas is ramping up its search for a new city manager. The city reposted the job opening on its website Aug. 26.The posting comes after the city took a break in receiving applications during the springtime.
Former motorcycle drag racer Mel Disharoon poses for a photo in front of a toolbox in his garage. Despite being 89 years old, Dishroon stopped riding bikes just three months ago after seven decades on the saddle. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Former motorcycle drag racer Mel Disharoon poses for a photo in front of a toolbox in his garage. Despite being 89 years old, Dishroon stopped riding bikes just three months ago after seven decades on the saddle. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Daredevil Disharoon

Erick Mitchell
Monday, September 7, 2026
An early pioneer of fuel motorcycle drag racing, Lampasas County resident Mel Disharoon has reached speeds few others have matched.In the 1960s, Disharoon tested the limits of motorcycles, setting multiple track records at Lions Drag Strip near Long Beach, California.
ANA SOFIA MEYER | DISPATCH RECORD

ANA SOFIA MEYER | DISPATCH RECORD

Ready to back the Badgers all season long

News Staff
Thursday, September 3, 2026
One of Lampasas High’s two mascots, Buster gives a wave to the crowd during the opening football game of the season at Gatesville on Aug. 28. Buster and Bailey will be on deck to cheer on the Badgers in tonight’s home opener versus Pflugerville Connally High School.
Nate Sheets has been active in the Trump Administration and now works in the Texas Governor’s Office. COURTESY PHOTO

Nate Sheets has been active in the Trump Administration and now works in the Texas Governor’s Office. COURTESY PHOTO

Abbott adviser to speak at Conservative Alliance meeting

News Staff
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Texas First Conservative Alliance will host Nate Schatzline, senior adviser to Gov. Abbott, for a special presentation on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at Lampasas Community Church, 1604 E. Fourth St. The meeting is open to the public.

Marble Falls to host Dutch Oven Gathering

News Staff
Thursday, September 3, 2026
The Highland Lakes Chapter of Lone Star Dutch Oven Society will hold a Dutch Oven Gathering Sept. 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Lunch will be served at noon.The location for the event is 711 Broadway St. in Marble Falls, across the street from the church.Bring your Dutch oven.
FILE PHOTO Vendors often take time to visit with attendees at Vision Lampasas’ Indian Artifact & Mineral and Gem Show. This year’s event is set for Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the old middle school cafeteria.

FILE PHOTO Vendors often take time to visit with attendees at Vision Lampasas’ Indian Artifact & Mineral and Gem Show. This year’s event is set for Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the old middle school cafeteria.

Indian Artifact show returns for 32nd year

Erick Mitchell
Monday, August 31, 2026
The Indian Artifact & Mineral and Gem Show hosted by Vision Lampasas returns for the 32nd consecutive year on Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the old middle school cafeteria on Western Street.Event coordinator Warren Bluntzer has been a part of the event since its inception.
LIVING PROOF BY DANAE DE GUELLE

LIVING PROOF BY DANAE DE GUELLE

Peptides: The healing tool most people have never heard of

Danae De Guelle
Monday, August 31, 2026
You’ve probably heard the word peptides floating around in wellness circles, antiaging conversations or athletic recovery communities. Maybe you assumed it was another overhyped trend. Maybe you filed it under things to look into someday.But peptides aren’t new, and they aren’t a trend.
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