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Youngsters attempted to hold on for a sheep ride in Friday’s mutton bustin’ event at the annual Diamondback Jubilee. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Youngsters attempted to hold on for a sheep ride in Friday’s mutton bustin’ event at the annual Diamondback Jubilee. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Diamondback Jubilee rounds up another great year

Mason Hines
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Lometa’s annual Diamondback Jubilee made a successful return last weekend, inviting the community to enjoy new events and a time of family fun.
Adilynn Menendez holds a poster from the newly released film “All the World is Sleeping,” in which she earned her first movie role. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Adilynn Menendez holds a poster from the newly released film “All the World is Sleeping,” in which she earned her first movie role. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Film release inspires local actress in cinematic career

Erick Mitchell
Monday, March 27, 2023
This article first appeared in the Tuesday, March 28 issue of the Dispatch Record with an incorrect spelling for Adilynn Menendez. Dispatch Record staff regrets the error.  After pondering her options, 15-year-old Adilynn Menendez is eager to return to the world of acting.
Participating in the Girl Scout Sunday celebration at First Presbyterian Church were, bottom row from left, Scouts Brayleigh Boshears, Lorelai Dressell, Kayleigh Mahoney, Vera-Rose Johnson, Kenzi Rodriguez, Anna-Joy Figurski, Rylie Wood and Steeley Ritter. Top row: leaders and volunteers Kasey Schwartzer, Jennifer Mahoney, Lisa Deweese, Torie Lesley and Nikki Wood. courtesy photo

Participating in the Girl Scout Sunday celebration at First Presbyterian Church were, bottom row from left, Scouts Brayleigh Boshears, Lorelai Dressell, Kayleigh Mahoney, Vera-Rose Johnson, Kenzi Rodriguez, Anna-Joy Figurski, Rylie Wood and Steeley Ritter. Top row: leaders and volunteers Kasey Schwartzer, Jennifer Mahoney, Lisa Deweese, Torie Lesley and Nikki Wood. courtesy photo

Girl Scout Sunday celebrated this month

News Staff
Monday, March 27, 2023
On March 12, First Presbyterian Church hosted local Girl Scout troops in honor of Girl Scout Sunday. The worship service was led by Joyce Taylor, who brought a message about “The Pearl of Great Price.” Scouts took part in the service and gave personal testimonies.
JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD On Sunday at 9:30 a.m., Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will celebrate its 140 years as a congregation, serving one another and loving the community of Lampasas. The church is located at 204 S. Broad St., where Nathan Herrod serves as pastor.

JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD On Sunday at 9:30 a.m., Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will celebrate its 140 years as a congregation, serving one another and loving the community of Lampasas. The church is located at 204 S. Broad St., where Nathan Herrod serves as pastor.

Central Christian Church to celebrate 140 years

Joycesarah Mccabe
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Central Christian Church began as a humble idea from A.P. Aten, an ordained Disciples of Christ minister, who started Aten College in Lampasas. Some records state that the first services were held in the Lampasas County Courthouse, with the congregation calling its first pastor, V.R.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Left to right are LISD Director of School Health Services Donna Clark, Cody Stephens Foundation Heart Screening Director Debbie Doncer and Lampasas Lions Club member Molly Patteson. The Lions Club donated $1,000 for electrocardiogram tests for Lampasas students.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Left to right are LISD Director of School Health Services Donna Clark, Cody Stephens Foundation Heart Screening Director Debbie Doncer and Lampasas Lions Club member Molly Patteson. The Lions Club donated $1,000 for electrocardiogram tests for Lampasas students.

Keeping the heart healthy

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, March 23, 2023
More than 40 Lampasas Independent School District students received electrocardiogram tests on Tuesday to check for irregular heartbeats. The effort was sponsored by the Lampasas Lions Club, which donated $1,000 to the Cody Stephens Foundation for students to receive the testing.
Historical commission member Tom Welch helps mount the plaque at the bank. mason hines | dispatch reacord

Historical commission member Tom Welch helps mount the plaque at the bank. mason hines | dispatch reacord

Lometa Bank receives historic plaque commemorating 1915 shootout

Mason Hines
Monday, March 20, 2023
Lometa’s Cadence Bank is now home to a new commemorative plaque provided by the Lampasas County Historical Commission. The plaque tells the events of a 1915 shootout at that location, which resulted in the death of J.J. Connell, famous for being a one-armed constable. The assailant was F.W.

Historical Commission defines itself; seeks new members

Clydell Wallace
Monday, March 20, 2023
In a drive for expansion, the Lampasas County Historical Commission is seeking new members. The requirements are residency in the county and to attend as many meetings as possible, ideally seven out of 10 a year. Meetings are held the fourth Monday of each month at 3:30 p.m.
DIAMONDBACK JUBILEE RODEO PRINCESS CONTESTANTS

DIAMONDBACK JUBILEE RODEO PRINCESS CONTESTANTS

DIAMONDBACK JUBILEE RODEO PRINCESS CONTESTANTS

News Staff
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Mesa Hammond, the 8-year-old daughter of Sean and Natalie Hammond, is so excited for the opportunity to compete for the Little Miss Diamondback Jubilee Rodeo Princess! She is an avid barrel racer and competes every weekend, following in her mom’s footsteps.
DIAMONDBACK JUBILEE RODEO QUEEN CONTESTANTS

DIAMONDBACK JUBILEE RODEO QUEEN CONTESTANTS

DIAMONDBACK JUBILEE RODEO QUEEN CONTESTANTS

News Staff
Thursday, March 16, 2023
My name is Kenli Roberson, and I’m a sophomore at Dublin High School in Dublin, Texas. I’m very active in Dublin FFA, where I am serving as an officer. I show market goats and breeding does, and I have made the county sale each year that I have shown.
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