New “wayfinding” signs have been installed on several Lampasas thoroughfares, such as Key Avenue and FM 580 East to direct travelers to area sites. More signs will be added later this summer. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD
Several wayfinding signs now in place around town 5zw3m
Residents may have noticed some new blue signs flanking both sides of Key Avenue, highlighting landmarks and notable sites around town. The signs are the result of a city-funded project coming to fruition.In November 2024, the Lampasas City Council approved a wayfinding sign project that would…
Calvin Phelps, left, receives the Pitcher of the Year award from assistant coach Hadley Berry. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD
Badger baseball holds annual awards banquet o2r4i
The Badger baseball team along with coaches, parents and others gathered at Burleson 1856 last week to celebrate the season and present awards to the players.In a season that was the most successful in the history of the Lampasas baseball program, there were plenty of acknowledgements and awards to…
Trump’s agenda versus his opponents’
Trump’s agenda versus his opponents’ 23m43
Opposition to President Donald Trump has become a mainstay of American daily life. If Trump advocates for something, you can bet your life savings (if you still have any) that Democrats and Republicans in name only, or “RINOs” -- as well as the national anti-Trump media machine -- will come out…
Placing flags at cemetery 2ct1l
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. There have been Scoutmasters, Scouts, people who are relatives of veterans and people who just want to show their…
Rand Paul is right about the debt
Rand Paul is right about the debt 1u1f6s
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. But now Republicans are backing a bill that could add over $50 trillion to the national debt over 30…
How Democrats can stop alienating young men
How Democrats can stop alienating young men 3k5j2s
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. That represents a huge decline from 2008, the climax of the Barack Obama coalition, when the Democratic candidate won 62% of the…
courtesy photo Vannetta Chapman is a prolific Lampasas writer who recently decided to switch gears away from Amish romances. Her newest project is a women’s fiction genre book.
51 books in 15 years: Chapman discusses future of writing 5u1m9
With a 15-year writing career and 51 books under her belt, Vannetta Chapman says she’s diving into new waters.The Lampasas writer hit the New York Times Best Sellers list in April with the book, “An Amish Widow’s New Love,” published through Love Inspired, an imprint of Harlequin Enterprises. Now…
Lometa Lions Club to award grant to local teacher 351v31
The Lometa Lions Club will award a grant for continuing education to a Lometa ISD teacher on June 17.The award ceremony will begin at approximately 7:15 p.m., which will include the pledge, a prayer and welcoming remarks, in the Lometa ISD cafeteria.“This is the inaugural year of the Lions Club…
Windowsills like this one have deteriorated over time and have been one of the focal points of the courthouse restoration project. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
Courthouse repairs shift to upstairs 5p2n62
RKJ Construction has shifted its attention to the second-floor windows of the Lampasas County Courthouse after wrapping up the downstairs windows last month.The construction firm is restoring all 62 windows at the historic courthouse.RKJ’s Jane Jeffries, who oversees quality and control, said all…
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MOONLIGHT SWIMHancock Park Free-Flow Swim Area will offer a Moonlight Swim Saturday from 7-10 p.m. Entry fee is $5 per person. Season es do not apply for special events.LOMETA PREK, KINDERGARTEN Lometa ISD has started its pre-K age 3, pre-K age 4 and kindergarten registration for 20252026. Call…
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
Sulphur Creek offers peaceful fishing spot 1f6j34
Clara Pauly and her father Sam Pauly look for the perfect catch during a sunny Thursday afternoon fishing session at W. M. Brook Park. Also pictured with the Paulys is Skeeter Mitchell, back right. Amelia Pauly was at the park with her father, too, but was not in the photo.
Courthouse repairs shift to upstairs 5p2n62
Windowsills like this one have deteriorated over time and have been one of the focal points of the courthouse restoration project. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
RKJ Construction has shifted its attention to the second-floor windows of the Lampasas County…
Sulphur Creek offers peaceful fishing spot 1f6j34
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
Clara Pauly and her father Sam Pauly look for the perfect catch during a sunny Thursday afternoon…
Former Kempner mayor plans lawsuit 4w4kv
Former Kempner mayor Keith Harvey said he has plans to sue the city and Mayor John Wilkerson for…
Several wayfinding signs now in place around town 5zw3m
New “wayfinding” signs have been installed on several Lampasas thoroughfares, such as Key Avenue and FM 580 East to direct travelers to area sites. More signs will be added later this summer. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD
Residents may have noticed some new blue signs flanking both sides of Key Avenue, highlighting landmarks and notable sites around town. The signs are the result of a city-funded project coming to fruition.
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BRIEFLY 6h5u
News Staff
MOONLIGHT SWIMHancock Park Free-Flow Swim Area will offer a Moonlight Swim Saturday from 7-10 p.m. Entry fee is $5 per person. Season es do not apply for…
Badger baseball holds annual awards banquet o2r4i
Calvin Phelps, left, receives the Pitcher of the Year award from assistant coach Hadley Berry. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD
Hunter King
The Badger baseball team along with coaches, parents and others gathered at Burleson 1856 last week to celebrate the season and present awards to the players.…
BRIEFLY 6h5u
Library Celebration
Lampasas Public Library has now recorded its 1,000th child ed to participate in the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. To celebrate the success of the…
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Badger basketball returns to Georgetown summer league 1w1k4z
Badger basketball returns to Georgetown summer league
News Staff
BY HUNTER KINGDISPATCH RECORDThe Lampasas basketball team traveled to Georgetown on Monday for the second week of summer league competition.The Badgers were…
8U LCYLA Bad News Badgers win first place for 2025 season 1z3y26
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News Staff
The Bad News Badgers went undefeated in the season and finished in first place in the Lampasas County Youth League Association baseball campaign. Here they…
Girls’ basketball to host summer league starting Thursday 1z3r2e
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Hunter King
Summer basketball never stops. The Lady Badgers are kicking off a home summer league on Thursday. They will play every Thursday in June at the high school gym.…
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51 books in 15 years: Chapman discusses future of writing 5u1m9
courtesy photo Vannetta Chapman is a prolific Lampasas writer who recently decided to switch gears away from Amish romances. Her newest project is a women’s fiction genre book.
Alexandria Randolph
With a 15-year writing career and 51 books under her belt, Vannetta Chapman says she’s diving into new waters.The Lampasas writer hit the New York Times Best…
Lometa Lions Club to award grant to local teacher 351v31
News Staff
The Lometa Lions Club will award a grant for continuing education to a Lometa ISD teacher on June 17.The award ceremony will begin at approximately 7:15 p.m.,…
If Mama ain’t happy, change her gym routine 3r6b5j
STRAIGHT SHOOTING ON HEALTH BY ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH
Alexandria Randolph
My mom spends over an hour a day in the gym. That sounds far more intense than it is. As she ages, I’ve seen her lose strength, struggle with weight, and get…
