Hadlee McCorkle has competed in track since around age 5, running in prestigious events like the Clash of Texas -- which featured over 2,000 runners. COURTESY PHOTO

Hadlee McCorkle has competed in track since around age 5, running in prestigious events like the Clash of Texas -- which featured over 2,000 runners. COURTESY PHOTO

McCorkle ready for the Junior Olympic spotlight

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, July 30, 2026
As an incoming Lampasas High School freshman, Hadlee McCorkle already has the need for speed.
The cart path at Hole No. 6 on the Hancock Park Golf Course was destroyed by floodwaters last July. The Lampasas City Council will seek an engineering study before repairs are undertaken on the structure. FILE PHOTO

The cart path at Hole No. 6 on the Hancock Park Golf Course was destroyed by floodwaters last July. The Lampasas City Council will seek an engineering study before repairs are undertaken on the structure. FILE PHOTO

Council awards bid for golf course work

Thursday, July 30, 2026

After sustaining heavy damage during last year’s July flood, the Hancock Park Golf Course is on the comeback trail.During Monday’s Lampasas City Council meeting, members awarded a bid to Greenscapes Six, LLC to replace the Hole No. 2 green and approved an agreement with Schaumberg and Polk, Inc.

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Thursday, July 30, 2026
‘GOD BLESS AMERICA’ The Lampasas County Historical Commission will host a special program Aug.
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Sports 

Incoming freshman Kaiser Morua launches a pass on Monday morning during a three-day camp held at Lampasas High School. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Incoming freshman Kaiser Morua launches a pass on Monday morning during a three-day camp held at Lampasas High School. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Football camp primes players for season

News Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2026
This week’s three-day football camp at Lampasas High School, led by LISD coaches, was open to...
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Life 

McKenna Harpster was crowned the 2027 World’s Universal Girl at the Our Little Miss World Competition held in Nashville, Tennessee. COURTESY PHOTO

McKenna Harpster was crowned the 2027 World’s Universal Girl at the Our Little Miss World Competition held in Nashville, Tennessee. COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas teen wins world pageant title

News Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Lampasas High School student McKenna Harpster was named 2027 World’s Universal Girl at the Our...
Aubrey Stubbs is the recipient of a $20,000 Area Go Texan scholarship, provided by the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. She will attend Texas Tech University. COURTESY PHOTO

Aubrey Stubbs is the recipient of a $20,000 Area Go Texan scholarship, provided by the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. She will attend Texas Tech University. COURTESY PHOTO

Area Go Texan names scholarship winners

News Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2026
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has awarded 541 Texas students with $20,000 scholarships,...
The National Mounted Warrior Museum opened in September 2024, just outside the main gate at Fort Hood. It offers more than 12,000 square feet of permanent gallery space, along with temporary exhibit space and a large central rotunda. COURTESY PHOTO

The National Mounted Warrior Museum opened in September 2024, just outside the main gate at Fort Hood. It offers more than 12,000 square feet of permanent gallery space, along with temporary exhibit space and a large central rotunda. COURTESY PHOTO

Kiwanis Club hears National Mounted Warrior Museum talk

News Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Members of the Kiwanis Club of Lampasas welcomed U.S. Army retired Lt.
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