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Sophomore quarterback Ross Kothmann makes the handoff to running back John Stenson in the Badgers’ Week 2 non-district game versus Pflugerville Connally. The Badgers went into overtime for the first time since 2018 and ultimately lost on the Cougars’ successful extra point. ANA SOFIA MEYER| DISPATCH RECORD
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This camera is situated on the south side of Lampasas along U.S. Highway 183, and it photographs vehicles entering and exiting the city. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
Monday, September 7, 2026
Lampasas County has four Flock cameras inside its borders, operated by the Texas Department of Public Safety. The devices that capture images of passing vehicles have drawn national scrutiny over privacy and data sharing concerns.
The A.R. Harvey story -- Lampasas in the Roaring ’20s
Ysabella Swain rises up for a serve in a match earlier this season. Swain’s senior leadership in the middle continues to be a boon for the Lady Badgers as the season goes on. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
The Badger cross country team poses for a eam photo after Friday’s meet at Floyd Farms in Lampasas. COURTESY PHOTO
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
RANDOM DISTRACTIONS BY MARK MONTGOMERY
