ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD A new chapter at the Lampasas Dispatch Record took place Oct. 1 with the acquisition of the paper by Granite Media Partners Inc. The transfer included H. Daniel Phlihower (left), Granite’s CEO and president; outgoing owners Gail and Jim Lowe; and new Area Publisher Mark Henry, a Lampasas resident.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD A new chapter at the Lampasas Dispatch Record took place Oct. 1 with the acquisition of the paper by Granite Media Partners Inc. The transfer included H. Daniel Phlihower (left), Granite’s CEO and president; outgoing owners Gail and Jim Lowe; and new Area Publisher Mark Henry, a Lampasas resident.

New Dispatch Record ownership all about community

Granite Media Partners
Monday, October 5, 2026
A page is turning at the Lampasas Dispatch Record, but don’t expect the trusted newspaper to miss a...
Lampasas senior Jonathan Bowling, a two-way player at defensive back and running back, breaks a tackle to sneak into the end zone for his second touchdown of the night against Lago Vista. ANA SOFIA MEYER | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas senior Jonathan Bowling, a two-way player at defensive back and running back, breaks a tackle to sneak into the end zone for his second touchdown of the night against Lago Vista. ANA SOFIA MEYER | DISPATCH RECORD

Badgers reflect on non-district

Ana Sofia Meyer
Monday, October 5, 2026
The Lampasas varsity football program looks to put a frustrating early slate behind it as the...
Lometa Chief of Police Matt Lincoln. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lometa Chief of Police Matt Lincoln. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

New chief hangs hat in Lometa

Monday, October 5, 2026

Lometa’s new police chief looks to bring lasting stability to a department that has seen its share of recent change at the top.Matt Lincoln kicked off his stay as Lometa Police Department chief Aug. 24, bringing with him nearly three decades of law enforcement experience.

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News Staff
Monday, October 5, 2026
CANDIDATE MEET AND GREET Nate Sheets, the Republican candidate for Texas agriculture commissioner,...
DoLampasas will host its Fishes and Loaves Festival on Sunday. The event was originally set for Oct. 4 but was rescheduled due to weather. COURTESY PHOTO

DoLampasas will host its Fishes and Loaves Festival on Sunday. The event was originally set for Oct. 4 but was rescheduled due to weather. COURTESY PHOTO

Fishes and Loaves Festival on tap for Sunday

Erick Mitchell
Monday, October 5, 2026
Lampasas residents can fish, shop and eat all while loving their neighbor at Sunday’s Fishes and...
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Chris Hernandez hauls in a deep pass from Ulises Prado, picking up Lometa’s first new set of downs Oct. 2. Hernandez scored the Hornets’ lone touchdown of the game. ANA SOFIA MEYER | DISPATCH RECORD

Chris Hernandez hauls in a deep pass from Ulises Prado, picking up Lometa’s first new set of downs Oct. 2. Hernandez scored the Hornets’ lone touchdown of the game. ANA SOFIA MEYER | DISPATCH RECORD

Turnovers, injuries stymie Hornets momentum

Ana Sofia Meyer
Monday, October 5, 2026
Down by one score at halftime, Lometa’s comeback hopes washed away with the rain Friday night as...
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