Lampasas Dispatch Record

12/13/2025

A discussion over use of the rodeo arena and a possible partnership between the Lampasas County Rodeo Association and the Lampasas Riding Club was the highlight of the action from Monday night’s Lampasas City Council meeting.

12/12/2025

In conjunction with the Carol of Lights festivities, Lampasas County Museum offered its Christmas tree Decorating Contest and a Gingerbread House Contest for area residents to enter.

In conjunction with the Carol of Lights festivities, Lampasas County Museum offered its Christmas tree Decorating Contest and a Gingerbread House Contest for area residents to enter. Theme for this year’s contests was “A Christmas Carol.” The following awards were listed.

12/12/2025

Tuesday night brought an interesting test for the Badger basketball team, as they had to play Thorndale -- a 2A team ranked in the top 10 in the state -- without Beau Patterson, one of their best players.

Lampasas trailed for large portions of the game, but through a great fourth quarter where the Badgers outscored the Bulldogs 15-5, the home team went on to win 51-44.

Tuesday night brought an interesting test for the Badger basketball team, as they had to play Thorndale -- a 2A team ranked in the top 10 in the state -- without Beau Patterson, one of their best players.

12/12/2025

The Lampasas ISD Board of Trustees is yet to nail down the details of propositions that will be featured in a May 2026 bond election after discussion in Monday’s regular school board meeting.

While a new Lampasas Middle School campus remains the focus, trustees mulled the growing costs and if a multipurpose facility at Lampasas High School should be included in a bond package.

The Lampasas ISD Board of Trustees is yet to nail down the details of propositions that will be featured in a May 2026 bond election after discussion in Monday’s regular school board meeting. While a new Lampasas Middle School campus remains the focus, trustees mulled the growing costs and if a mu...

12/11/2025

The search for a new city manager remains active, Lampasas officials said, after the recent resignation of Troy Hill.

The search for a new city manager remains active, Lampasas officials said, after the recent resignation of Troy Hill. No interviews are being conducted at this time, according to interim city manager Erin Corbell Harrison who served as city manager prior to Hill.

12/11/2025

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday gave Texas the go-ahead to use its newly redrawn congressional map for the upcoming 2026 election.

The decision has local ramifications, as Lampasas County will be included now in the 31st Congressional District, represented by Congressman John Carter (R–Round Rock).

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday gave Texas the go-ahead to use its newly redrawn congressional map for the upcoming 2026 election.

12/10/2025

On Thursday, the Lower Colorado River Authority and city of Lampasas awarded the Lampasas Spring Ho Festival with a $50,000 grant to install a shade structure around the playground at W.M. Brook Park.

Children will have a cooler area in which to play at W.M. Brook Park in 2026.

12/10/2025

A fourth-place finish out of 12 varsity teams in the Gold Bracket of the Childress tournament was a good showing for the Lady Badger basketball team last weekend.

A fourth-place finish out of 12 varsity teams in the Gold Bracket of the Childress tournament was a good showing for the Lady Badger basketball team, as they were tested by some very good opponents last weekend.

12/10/2025

The Lampasas Heritage Foundation is progressing with efforts to return a Fourth Street church to its former glory.

In August, the nonprofit organization commenced work on restoring the church formerly known as St. Christopher’s Catholic Church and later St. Paul’s AME Church. What seemed like a dream project for Lampasas Heritage Foundation founder Debbie Reynolds is now materializing.

The Lampasas Heritage Foundation is progressing with efforts to return a Fourth Street church to its former glory. In August, the nonprofit organization commenced work on restoring the church formerly known as St.

12/09/2025

Hundreds of Lampasas residents and visitors from afar will flock to W.M. Brook Park to soak in the holiday spirit this weekend at Vision Lampasas’ Christmas on the Creek.

12/09/2025

The Badger basketball team took a long road trip last weekend to play at a tournament in Van Vleck, down around the Gulf Coast. They finished the trip with a 4-2 record over six games, with both losses coming against Brazosport.

The Badgers will play host to Thorndale tonight, with the subvarsity games starting at 5 p.m. and the varsity to follow around 6:30 p.m.

The Badger basketball team took a long road trip last weekend to play at a tournament in Van Vleck, down around the Gulf Coast. They finished the trip with a 4-2 record over six games, with both losses coming against Brazosport.

12/08/2025

Fifteen Lampasas FFA members traveled to Uvalde Nov. 20 to compete in the Area VII Leadership contests.