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courtesy photo Cat Cotman hosted the L-M Garden and Civic Club meeting Oct. 20 at her ranch/farm outside of Lometa.

courtesy photo Cat Cotman hosted the L-M Garden and Civic Club meeting Oct. 20 at her ranch/farm outside of Lometa.

L-M Club tours Morrison Ranch

News Staff
Monday, October 27, 2025
On the evening of Oct. 20, the L-M Garden and Civic Club met at Morrison Ranch outside of Lometa for its monthly gathering. Not only did the club hold its business meeting there, but members also toured this off-the-grid farm and ranch.

Events welcome hunters to county

News Staff
Monday, October 27, 2025
With the general season for white-tailed deer set to open Nov. 1, area groups are planning their welcome events for hunters and others who love a good meal.The Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce will host its Hunters Welcome Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the HEB grocery store parking lot.
Chandler Hail, center, was selected September Teacher of the Month. Administrators said the science teacher is tough but fun in the classroom, and she continues this love and high standards as a coach on the volleyball and basketball court. Clay Phillips, left, of Texas Farm Bureau Insurance was on hand for the recognition, along with Principal Paul Weinheimer. courtesy photo

Chandler Hail, center, was selected September Teacher of the Month. Administrators said the science teacher is tough but fun in the classroom, and she continues this love and high standards as a coach on the volleyball and basketball court. Clay Phillips, left, of Texas Farm Bureau Insurance was on hand for the recognition, along with Principal Paul Weinheimer. courtesy photo

High school recognizes faculty

News Staff
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Random Distractions by Mark Montgomery

Random Distractions by Mark Montgomery

AI = Ain’t Interested

Mark Montgomery
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Several decades ago (in the ’70s and ’80s) in Austin, there was a chain-restaurant on Ben White Boulevard called the Monterey House.As one might suspect from the name, it was a Mexican-food eatery.The good news about this place was that it was never really bad.
Hanna Springs Elementary School students Lacey Schreiber with the microphone and Hadlee Guthrie on the strings, with some help from teacher Loree Linehan, lead their classmates in the “Leader in Me” song during Friday’s pep rally. Erick Mitchell | Dispatch Record

Hanna Springs Elementary School students Lacey Schreiber with the microphone and Hadlee Guthrie on the strings, with some help from teacher Loree Linehan, lead their classmates in the “Leader in Me” song during Friday’s pep rally. Erick Mitchell | Dispatch Record

Hanna Springs celebrates end of first 9 weeks

News Staff
Monday, October 20, 2025
File Photo Expect to see some creative costumes, like this scarecrow from a previous event, at Squared Silly on Saturday from 5-7:30 p.m. around the courthouse square.

File Photo Expect to see some creative costumes, like this scarecrow from a previous event, at Squared Silly on Saturday from 5-7:30 p.m. around the courthouse square.

Squared Silly returns this Saturday

Erick Mitchell
Monday, October 20, 2025
From hayrides to zombie runs, this year’s Squared Silly on Saturday from 5-7:30 p.m. around the Lampasas courthouse square is set to be the best yet, organizers said.The annual festival is organized and hosted by Vision Lampasas.
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church is celebrating 150 years of worship in Lampasas with a special service planned on All Saints Day, Nov. 1 at 11 a.m. Erick Mithell | Dispatch Record

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church is celebrating 150 years of worship in Lampasas with a special service planned on All Saints Day, Nov. 1 at 11 a.m. Erick Mithell | Dispatch Record

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church: 150 years of God’s goodness

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, October 16, 2025
For 150 years, Lampasas County residents have worshipped at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. Despite trials and tribulations, faith in Jesus has carried congregants through the toughest of storms, its priest noted.“St.
Among those who trained at Fort Concho were, from left to right, Billy Ayers, Lee Wallace, Cheryl Ayers (spouse) and Jacob Haugh from Georgetown Camp #502; William Dunson, William Ables, Stephen Brister, Gary Lehmkuhler, Jan Huffstetler, Michael Oliver and Ross Cox Sr. from Lampasas Camp #2353; Robert Moore from San Marcos Camp #977; Dustin Lauw of Georgetown Camp #502; and James Oliver from Lampasas Camp #2353. CODY GLASSCOCK | COURTESY OF USFAA

Among those who trained at Fort Concho were, from left to right, Billy Ayers, Lee Wallace, Cheryl Ayers (spouse) and Jacob Haugh from Georgetown Camp #502; William Dunson, William Ables, Stephen Brister, Gary Lehmkuhler, Jan Huffstetler, Michael Oliver and Ross Cox Sr. from Lampasas Camp #2353; Robert Moore from San Marcos Camp #977; Dustin Lauw of Georgetown Camp #502; and James Oliver from Lampasas Camp #2353. CODY GLASSCOCK | COURTESY OF USFAA

Sons of Confederate Veterans sharpen artillery skills at Fort Concho

News Staff
Monday, October 13, 2025
Members of the Sons of Confederate Veterans from Central Texas recently immersed themselves in the art of historical artillery at Fort Concho, participating in the “School of the Piece” Oct. 3-5.
Separate garlic cloves right before planting, and plant the largest cloves with their papery covering. COURTESY PHOTO | MELINDAMYERS.COM

Separate garlic cloves right before planting, and plant the largest cloves with their papery covering. COURTESY PHOTO | MELINDAMYERS.COM

Plant nutritious garlic in the fall

Melinda Myers
Monday, October 13, 2025
Lower your blood pressure and cholesterol, fight heart disease, boost your immune system, and add a bit of flavor to your meals by growing your own garlic. This vegetable has been used as both food and medicine for thousands of years.
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