Lampasas Dispatch Record

Badgers to host Pflugerville Connally for Senior Night Senior wide receiver Tripp Stinnett celebrates his first touchdown of the season against Gatesville with offensive lineman Pablo Cortez. Stinnett finished the night with two receiving touchdowns. ANA SOFIA MEYERL | DISPATCH RECORD Senior wide receiver Tripp Stinnett breezes by Gatesville’s linebackers on his way to a long gain for the Badgers. Stinnett is shaping up to be a core aspect of Lampasas’ offensive effort this season.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD The Lampasas ISD Board of Trustees on Monday approved a small cut to general fund expenses and a lower tax rate for the 2026-27 fiscal year. Action came after a public hearing that featured no input from local residents. Trustee Sam Walker was absent from the meeting’s proceedings. Before discussing the new budget and tax rate, trustees reviewed 2025-2026 fiscal-year budget amendments.

Name: Austin Puda Class: Senior Sport: Football and Powerlifting Favorite Athlete: Calvin Johnson Favorite Hobby: Video Games Favorite Food: Street Tacos Favorite Movie: The Adam Project Name: Austin Puda Class: Senior Sport: Football and Powerlifting Favorite Athlete: Calvin Johnson Favorite Hobby: Video Games Favorite Food: Street Tacos Favorite Movie: The Adam Project Subscribe to continue reading Stay connected to your local news.

Name: Hannah Rogers Class: Sophomore Sport: Volleyball Favorite Athlete: Sha’carri Richardson Favorite Hobby: Pole vaulting Favorite Food: Chicken Alfredo Favorite Movie: Mamma Mia Name: Hannah Rogers Class: Sophomore Sport: Volleyball Favorite Athlete: Sha’carri Richardson Favorite Hobby: Pole vaulting Favorite Food: Chicken Alfredo Favorite Movie: Mamma Mia Subscribe to continue reading Stay connected to your local news.

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Name: Colter Sellers Class: Junior Sport: Football Favorite Athlete: LeBron James Favorite Hobby: Fishing Favorite Food: Steak Favorite Movie: The Odyssey Name: Colter Sellers Class: Junior Sport: Football Favorite Athlete: LeBron James Favorite Hobby: Fishing Favorite Food: Steak Favorite Movie: The Odyssey Subscribe to continue reading Stay connected to your local news. Subscribers get full access to every story, archive, and exclusive feature — starting at just a few dollars a month. or

Name: Ellie Felkner Class: Junior Sport: Volleyball Favorite Athlete: Alex Bower Favorite Hobby: Baking Favorite Food: Chicken Alfredo Favorite Movie: Remember the Titans Name: Ellie Felkner Class: Junior Sport: Volleyball Favorite Athlete: Alex Bower Favorite Hobby: Baking Favorite Food: Chicken Alfredo Favorite Movie: Remember the Titans Subscribe to continue reading Stay connected to your local news.

Historical feature -- part 1 St. Mary’s Well was one of the early ones listed on A.R. Harvey’s oilfield reports. court esy photo This “Lampasas County Oil Field” map was published as a supplement to the Southwestern American. No date available. court esy photo | University of North Texas Subscribe to continue reading Stay connected to your local news. Subscribers get full access to every story, archive, and exclusive feature — starting at just a few dollars a month. or

ANA SOFIA MEYER | DISPATCH RECORD One of Lampasas High’s two mascots, Buster gives a wave to the crowd during the opening football game of the season at Gatesville on Aug. 28. Buster and Bailey will be on deck to cheer on the Badgers in tonight’s home opener versus Pflugerville Connally High School. Subscribe to continue reading Stay connected to your local news. Subscribers get full access to every story, archive, and exclusive feature — starting at just a few dollars a month. or

The Lometa ISD Board of Trustees recognized numerous students at last week’s meeting for their athletic and academic achievements. Pictured are, front row from left, Rayne Hill, Liliana Reyes, Abigail Tower, Ariel Bell and Liberty Potts; back row, David Carr, Sierra Garcia, Easton Hamilton, Ulises Caso-Prado, Javier Caso, Carson Brister, Nico Anguiano and Wyatt Potts. Subscribe to continue reading Stay connected to your local news.