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COLLEGE HONORS

News Staff
Thursday, January 22, 2026
LINCOLN UNIVERSITYQuentin Jenkins of Kempner recently was named to the Dean’s List of Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri, for the fall 2025 semester.The Lincoln University of Missouri Dean’s List includes full-time undergraduate students with a minimum term GPA of 3.
Robin England speaks to The ’36 Club about the Lighthouse Pregnancy Center in Lampasas. COURTESY PHOTO

Robin England speaks to The ’36 Club about the Lighthouse Pregnancy Center in Lampasas. COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas ’36 Club hosts Lighthouse Pregnancy Center

News Staff
Thursday, January 22, 2026
The January 2026 meeting of the ’36 Club highlighted the Lighthouse Pregnancy Center on South U.S. Highway 183 in Lampasas.The center coordinator was ill, so Robin England who is a member of the ’36 Club and sits on the Board of Directors for the pregnancy center, spoke on their behalf.
Lanetta Sprott led a hands-on program to help club members recycle milk jugs into a mini seed-starter container. COURTESY PHOTO

Lanetta Sprott led a hands-on program to help club members recycle milk jugs into a mini seed-starter container. COURTESY PHOTO

L-M members prepare for annual flower sales

News Staff
Thursday, January 22, 2026
The L-M Garden and Civic Club held its first meeting for the 2026 year on Jan. 19 at the club building in Lometa. Holly Hines, Laura Beth Henniger and Judy Patterson were hostesses for the evening.

Star Party scheduled for Saturday shifted to Feb. 7

News Staff
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Due to an incoming winter storm and cold, cloudy conditions expected on Saturday, the Lampasas Friends of the Night Sky Star Party planned for this weekend has been canceled.The Star Party has been rescheduled for Feb. 7 at 6 p.m. at Stoneledge Winery.
Standing at the podium, Brennen Barber makes his Eagle Scout project pitch to Kempner City Council members in last week’s regular meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Standing at the podium, Brennen Barber makes his Eagle Scout project pitch to Kempner City Council members in last week’s regular meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Local Boy Scout looks to develop bat boxes for Eagle Scout project

Erick Mitchell
Monday, January 19, 2026
Bats could have a new home at the Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park in Kempner.At last week’s Kempner City Council meeting, Brennen Barber presented information about his Eagle Scout project that focuses on developing bat boxes within the city park.

COLLEGE HONORS

News Staff
Monday, January 19, 2026
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY Sam Houston State University has announced that Jaidyn Beavers of Kempner received a Bachelor of Science in communication studies during the 2025 fall semester.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

County auditor recognized with award

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Lampasas County Auditor Tragina Tallant was presented with the Jerry Ware Leadership Award during Monday’s Lampasas County Commissioners Court meeting. Tallant, at right, stands alongside Carlos Pereda, former president of the Texas Association of County Auditors and Dimmit County auditor.
Bromeliads are long bloomers with unique tropical flowers. COURTESY PHOTO | WWW.MELINDAMYERS.COM

Bromeliads are long bloomers with unique tropical flowers. COURTESY PHOTO | WWW.MELINDAMYERS.COM

Consider these easy-care flowering indoor plants

Melinda Myers
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Brighten your home’s décor and elevate your mood by adding a few flowering plants to your indoor garden. You may be surprised to find a wide array of flowering plants that will bloom when they are grown indoors.
Central Texas College Police Academy Cadet Faith Anderson receives her graduation certificate from Central Texas College Chancellor Dr. Michele J. Carter. Anderson is the newest deputy at the Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office. COURTESY PHOTO

Central Texas College Police Academy Cadet Faith Anderson receives her graduation certificate from Central Texas College Chancellor Dr. Michele J. Carter. Anderson is the newest deputy at the Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office. COURTESY PHOTO

LCSO welcomes new deputy

Wendy Sledd
Thursday, January 15, 2026
The Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office has a new deputy ready to serve.Faith Anderson, one of 26 recent graduates from Central Texas College’s Police Academy, officially stepped into her law enforcement career after months of training and preparation.
This sign helps visitors know what birds to look out for while enjoying the sights and sounds of Cooper Spring Nature Park. COURTESY PHOTO

This sign helps visitors know what birds to look out for while enjoying the sights and sounds of Cooper Spring Nature Park. COURTESY PHOTO

Educational signs installed at Cooper Spring Nature Park

Erick Mitchell
Monday, January 12, 2026
The Cooper Spring Nature Park Foundation has installed five educational signs at the city park to help visitors learn what lies within the wildlife oasis.The new signs designed by Ashleigh Elizabeth and illustrated by Laura de Klerk -- both of doLampasas -- were placed in the park Jan.
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