New Lampasas Middle School Principal James Allison, pictured inside the current LMS facility, said he is excited to help shape the future campus that will be enabled by a recent bond. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

New Lampasas Middle School Principal James Allison, pictured inside the current LMS facility, said he is excited to help shape the future campus that will be enabled by a recent bond. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Allison preps for first year as LMS principal

Erick Mitchell
Monday, July 27, 2026
When James Allison walked across the Lampasas High School graduation stage in 1997, he was certain...
Across Lampasas County, the inventory of homes for sale easily outweighs the demand for properties, creating a buyer’s market. METRO CREATIVE GRAPHICS

Across Lampasas County, the inventory of homes for sale easily outweighs the demand for properties, creating a buyer’s market. METRO CREATIVE GRAPHICS

More homes, fewer sales push

Erick Mitchell
Monday, July 27, 2026
After seeing a seller’s market in the years after the COVID-19 pandemic, the city of Lampasas and...
Henley Murchison goes through a drill during the Lady Badgers’ volleyball camp for incoming freshmen last Tuesday through Thursday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Henley Murchison goes through a drill during the Lady Badgers’ volleyball camp for incoming freshmen last Tuesday through Thursday. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Volleyball two-a-days start Saturday

News Staff
Monday, July 27, 2026
Official practice starts Aug.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

Ranchers, farmers monitor sudden rise of pasture mealybugs

Monday, July 27, 2026

A hay field near Nix shows healhty production after recent summer rains. Other hay producers across the state, however, are concerned about a new invasive pest causing pasture dieback. See Agribusiness on page 6 for details.

News 

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, July 27, 2026
CLOSURE ON WEST FIRST STREET A portion of West First Street from Steele to Landon Drive has been...
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Sports 

VARSITY FOOTBALL

News Staff
Monday, July 27, 2026
(Scrimmage) Aug. 14 vs. Legacy Ranch 6:30 p.m. (Scrimmage) Aug. 20 at Austin McCallum 6:30 p.m.
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Life 

Matt Mullican marked the twogallon milestone on July 14 with his blood donation. COURTESY PHOTO

Matt Mullican marked the twogallon milestone on July 14 with his blood donation. COURTESY PHOTO

Blood drive receives good turnout

News Staff
Monday, July 27, 2026
American Red Cross community blood drive coordinator Wanda Lang noted that 57 units of blood were...
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