Copperas Cove City Manager Ryan Haverlah (left) and Bill Calderon, founder of Calderon Economic Development Strategies, discuss the purpose behind the tax increment reinvestment zone with county commissioners Oct. 12. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
Jonathan Bowling returns the opening kickoff at Stephenville, weaving through defenders. PHOTO BY ANA SOFIA MEYER | DISPATCH RECORD
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ANA SOFIA MEYER | DISPATCH RECORD Recreation specialist Bailey Carter proposes marketing campaign to drive event bookings for newly refurbished Hostess House.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
The Lampasas City Council went about its usual business on Monday, addressing several issues that face citizens of the city.Recycling continues to be a topic of discussion for the council and citizens who’ve attended to make public comment.
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Brian Watson (left) sheds a smile after catching the smallest fish at doLampasas’ Fishes and Loaves Festival on Sunday. Lampasas County Game Warden Ray Milloway joined in to congratulate him.
Name: Julio Zarate Grade: Senior Sport: Football Favorite Athlete: Ray Lewis Favorite Hobby: Gaming Favorite Food: Chicken Favorite Movie: The Odyssey
Name: Ridge Hill Grade: Junior Sport: Football Favorite Athlete: Larry Allen Favorite Hobby: Hanging With The Boys Favorite Food: Chicken Wings Favorite Movie: Dodge Ball
Name: Tristan Thiele Grade: Senior Sport: Football Favorite Athlete: Larry Fitzgerald Favorite Hobby: Hunting And Fishing Favorite Food: Pork Butt Favorite Movie: All Quiet On The Western Front
JANET MACHEN | COURTESY PHOTO Lampasas County Farm Bureau Board President Stephen Ruzicka (left) shakes Director Mickey Edwards’ hand after presenting Edwards with the District 8 Pioneer Award.
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Lampasas High School theater director Greta Peterson (left) and assistant director Cole Wheeler ready to showcase this year’s fall musical, “Finding Nemo: The Musical.” ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
