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Lt. Kyle Wright and his bride, Lillian Porter, were married at the All Faiths Chapel on the campus of Texas A&M University. CCOURTESY PHOTO

Lt. Kyle Wright and his bride, Lillian Porter, were married at the All Faiths Chapel on the campus of Texas A&M University. CCOURTESY PHOTO

Couple wed in Oct. 1 afternoon ceremony

News Staff
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Lillian Coriane Porter of Fort Rucker, Alabama, and Lt. Kyle Alexander Wright of Fort Sill, Oklahoma, were married Oct. 1, 2022, at an afternoon ceremony at the All Faiths Chapel on the campus of Texas A&M University in College Station. The Rev. Sam Griffin of Austin officiated at the ceremony.

Community bridge scheduled

News Staff
Thursday, December 8, 2022
The next date for Community Bridge is Monday at 1 p.m. Interested players gather at the fellowship hall of First Presbyterian Church. Call or text Margaret Oberender at 512-689-5201 by Saturday for reservations.

Methodist church to present annual Christmas Cantata

News Staff
Monday, December 5, 2022
First United Methodist Church will present its 74th annual Christmas Cantata Sunday at 5 p.m. in the sanctuary. The church is located at 2 Alexander Dr. in Lampasas. This year’s cantata is “All on a Silent Night.” It chronicles the events of that first Christmas Eve in Bethlehem.
Foam rollers, lacross balls, jump roles, elastic bands and yoga mats are all great, budget-friendly gifts for your fitness-minded family members this holiday season. Alexandria Randolph | dispatch record

Foam rollers, lacross balls, jump roles, elastic bands and yoga mats are all great, budget-friendly gifts for your fitness-minded family members this holiday season. Alexandria Randolph | dispatch record

Christmas stocking stuffers for the fit family

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, December 5, 2022
You might have heard, or even had this conversation before: “I’ve lost so much weight, I don’t want to derail my progress with holiday candy and sweets, so please, no stocking stuffers!” Or perhaps this one: “She’s gotten into fitness lately.
Local fire departments are doing all they can to help provide a merry Christmas for children in need, although toy donations are down about 50% from this time last year, officials said. Joycesarah McCabe | Dispatch Record

Local fire departments are doing all they can to help provide a merry Christmas for children in need, although toy donations are down about 50% from this time last year, officials said. Joycesarah McCabe | Dispatch Record

Area fire departments collect toy donations

Joycesarah Mccabe
Monday, December 5, 2022
Historians say the Lampasas Fire Department began giving out Christmas gifts in 1891. The gift of an apple or an orange was a big deal then, and that is precisely what those firemen distributed.
U.S. Armed Forces veteran Krystal Ybarra, a Camp Cowboy program participant, rides “CD” around an arena under the supervision of Lane Robison, program director. Alexandria Randolph | dispatch record

U.S. Armed Forces veteran Krystal Ybarra, a Camp Cowboy program participant, rides “CD” around an arena under the supervision of Lane Robison, program director. Alexandria Randolph | dispatch record

Putting a harness on hope

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, December 1, 2022
On a sunny morning in mid-October at a ranch in eastern Lampasas County, a single rider trots a gelding around a small arena.

L-M Garden Club celebrates Thanksgiving meal together

News Staff
Thursday, December 1, 2022
Lometa L-M Garden and Civic Club had its annual Thanksgiving meal with family and friends on Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. at the club building. Hostesses for the meal were Tico Hicks substituting for Lewvon Hicks, Debbie Hicks, Tricia Dorsey and Diana Matthews.

Tree lighting set in Copperas Cove

News Staff
Monday, November 28, 2022
A tree lighting celebration will take place Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Copperas Cove City Park, 1206 West Avenue B. Mayor Dan Yancey will accompany Santa, who will be available for photos at the event. The tree lighting is sponsored by the Copperas Cove Chamber & Visitors Bureau.
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