This 1924 Ford fire truck is on display at the Santa Fe Depot property. During Forward Lampasas’ meeting May 29, attendees has the chance to view this piece of history.
Oncor Electric Delivery Co. and the Lower Colorado River Authority’s Transmission Service Corp. plan an expansion project that would create extra-high-voltage transmission lines larger than these shown here. The 765-kV lines are part of a Strategic Transmission Expansion Plan designed to bring power from Central Texas and East Texas to the energy-rich Permian Basin. Courtesy photo | Metro creative graphics
School buses will be required to utilize three-point safety harnesses for riders by the Sept. 1, 2029 deadline set by the Texas Legislature. Lampasas administrators say only 20 of the district’s fleet currently comply with the new regulations. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
Thursday, June 4, 2026
After receiving voter approval in the May 3 bond election, Lampasas Independent School District is taking steps to acquire 15 new school buses.
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Youth up to 16 may participate in the city’s Kid Fish Day Friday and Saturday at W.M. Brook Park. FILE PHOTO
Forty-eight nations will vie this summer for the most coveted trophy in sports, the FIFA World Cup. The tournament starts June 11 at 2 p.m. when tournament co-host Mexico hosts South Korea. The U.S. Men’s National Team, also a tournament co-host, will play its first game against Paraguay on June 12 at 8 p.m. on FOX. MY PROFIT TUTOR | UPSPLASH
Corbin Kepler is a Fellowship of Christian Athletes selection from Lampasas High School, where he was a four-year varsity starter in baseball. FILE PHOTO
The Lampasas Animal Shelter is offering free adoptions of dogs through Sunday as the shelter battles a heavy influx of canines in its care. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
