Lampasas Dispatch Record

08/06/2025

The coaches for the soccer program in Lampasas are now part of the same family.

Kim Burnside is the new girls’ head soccer coach and head cross country coach. She also is the wife of current head boys’ soccer coach Samuel Burnside, who also is an assistant football coach

The coaches for the soccer program in Lampasas are now part of the same family. Kim Burnside is the new girls’ head soccer coach and head cross country coach.

08/06/2025

The Lampasas school district’s potential 2026 bond plans will be shaped by the recently named Facility Planning Committee, which will hold its first of four meetings on Aug. 25.

08/06/2025

Lampasas County Commissioners Court learned last week the county received a “unmodified opinion,” or a clean report on its fiscal year 2023-2024 independent audit performed by Patillo, Brown, and Hill LLP.

08/05/2025

One of several changes within the Lampasas athletic department for this coming season is a new head volleyball coach who comes here from Burnet.

Coach Ali Tippie is bringing a lot of energy and excitement to the volleyball program. She said she and her family felt called to Lampasas and the open position in the sport she loves.

One of several changes within the Lampasas athletic department for this coming season is a new head volleyball coach who comes here from Burnet. Coach Ali Tippie is bringing a lot of energy and excitement to the volleyball program.

08/05/2025

The State Comptroller’s office encourages all taxpayers to support Texas businesses while saving money on tax-free purchases of most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks (sold for less than $100) during the annual tax-free weekend.

08/05/2025

Lampasas Middle School students had the chance to build and take home their own bike for free during last Tuesday’s “Wrenches to Wheels” program hosted by Workforce Solutions of Central Texas.

Lampasas Middle School students had the chance to build and take home their own bike for free during last Tuesday’s “Wrenches to Wheels” program hosted by Workforce Solutions of Central Texas. Workforce Solution’s Chelsea Hershberger said this marks the program’s fourth summer in operation...

08/04/2025

Lampasas County could have new representation in Washington, D.C., if plans to reconfigure the state’s congressional map move forward

Lampasas County could have new representation in Washington, D.C., if plans to reconfigure the state’s congressional map move forward. Despite having adopted new congressional districts just four years ago, Texas lawmakers are gearing up for redistricting during the ongoing special session called ...

08/03/2025

With the Badger football season just weeks away, Dispatch Record Sports Editor Hunter King gives his predictions on how the 2025 season will play out.

Every year, Dave Campbell’s Texas Football magazine releases its annual edition in which the writers break down and make predictions on the 1,500 high school football programs. I decided it was about time I took a shot at this and offer some of my predictions for the Badgers in 2025. As with any p...

08/03/2025

The Highland Lakes Master Gardener Association invites the public to attend its Green Thumb Program offerings this month. These programs are held at the AgriLife Extension Office in Burnet, at 607 N. Vandeveer.

08/02/2025

Lampasas County along with nine other Texas counties now are eligible for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Lampasas County along with nine other Texas counties now are eligible for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The announcement was made Thursday by Gov.

08/02/2025

Lampasas Independent School District will charge for school meals for the 2025-2026 school year, however free and reduced-price meals are available for those who qualify.

Lampasas Independent School District will charge for school meals for the 2025-2026 school year, however free and reduced-price meals are available for those who qualify. Families are encouraged to complete an application for free and reduced-priced school meals.

08/02/2025

After an executive session during Monday’s meeting of the Lampasas City Council, Mayor Pro Tem Cathy Kuehne made a motion to authorize the city attorney to execute an employment contract for the position of city manager, effective Sept. 2.