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Tables were decorated by members Gail Eltgroth and Laurie Davis in preparation for the annual L-M Garden and Civic Club’s Thanksgiving dinner. COURTESY PHOTO

Tables were decorated by members Gail Eltgroth and Laurie Davis in preparation for the annual L-M Garden and Civic Club’s Thanksgiving dinner. COURTESY PHOTO

L-M Club makes donation to assist San Saba Garden Club

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
On Nov. 17, the L-M Garden Club held its annual Thanksgiving dinner for members, their families and friends. A group of 33 people attended and shared delicious food and great fellowship.Decorations were prepared by Gail Eltgroth and Laurie Davis. The food was prepared by all members.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

GOP candidates file for office

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Last week, Lampasas County Republican Party Chair Wendy Daughtery took applications from several candidates filing for a position on the March 3 Republican Party Primary ballot.

33rd annual TriCounty Toy Run set for Dec. 7

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The TriCounty Toy Run of Central Texas has set its 33rd annual event for Dec. 7, starting at the Frank W. Mayborn Civic & Convention Center in Temple.Registration begins at 9 a.m., with the ride to kick off at 1 p.m. and end at The Hangar at Deer Pasture Airfield outside Lampasas.
The annual Carol of Lights event on Dec. 6 will include a visit from Mrs. Claus at the Lampasas Public Libary. FILE PHOTO

The annual Carol of Lights event on Dec. 6 will include a visit from Mrs. Claus at the Lampasas Public Libary. FILE PHOTO

Carol of Lights ready to bring tidings of joy to area residents

Erick Mitchell
Monday, November 24, 2025
Christmas cheer will ring throughout the downtown square for the annual Carol of Lights celebration, set for Dec. 6.Previously, the event was sponsored by Vision Lampasas, but the torch has been passed to the Lampasas Downtown Association, formerly known as the Courtyard Square Association.
RANDOM DISTRACTIONS BY MARK MONTGOMERY

RANDOM DISTRACTIONS BY MARK MONTGOMERY

Over the river and through the woods

Mark Montgomery
Monday, November 24, 2025
My perception of reality often doesn’t intersect with what’s actually happening. This will come as no surprise to most people, but I thought I’d just put it out there as a reminder.There are at least a couple of reasons for this.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

AgroTech toy drive underway

News Staff
Monday, November 24, 2025
AgroTech is hosting a Christmas toy drive that will feature agriculture-related toys for children such as play tractors, miniature farm sets and ag books.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Tour of Homes inches closer

News Staff
Thursday, November 20, 2025
This residence at 999 Howe Street, owned by Kevin and Kim Selden, will be one of the five homes on the Lampasas County Museum’s annual Tour of Homes on Dec. 7.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

Success at Louisiana State Fair

News Staff
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Cort Maples, a Lampasas Middle School student, exhibited his Miniature Hereford 4-H projects last weekend at the Louisiana State Fair in Shreveport. Students from Louisiana, Texas and Arkansas were in attendance and exhibited 75 head of cattle.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD From left, Yanina Gonzalez-Villegas and Kourtney Tyson are working as a pair to submit two films for the 2026 UIL Young Filmmakers Festival.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD From left, Yanina Gonzalez-Villegas and Kourtney Tyson are working as a pair to submit two films for the 2026 UIL Young Filmmakers Festival.

Badger filmmakers to submit two films for UIL contest

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Lampasas High School students Kourtney Tyson and Yanina Gonzalez Villegas are developing two films for this year’s UIL Young Filmmakers Festival.
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