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Hundreds of visitors gathered for Vision Lampasas’ annual Squared Silly event, which was moved to Sunday due to bad weather last Saturday afternoon. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Hundreds of visitors gathered for Vision Lampasas’ annual Squared Silly event, which was moved to Sunday due to bad weather last Saturday afternoon. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Squared Silly Costume Contest winners announced

News Staff
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Winners of the 2025 Squared Silly Costume Contest, as supplied by Vision Lampasas, are listed below.
Saltworks Camp No. 2353 artillery battery demonstrates live fire with “The Judge” at the recent Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp Muster event. Cheryl Lauw | courtesy photo

Saltworks Camp No. 2353 artillery battery demonstrates live fire with “The Judge” at the recent Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp Muster event. Cheryl Lauw | courtesy photo

Camp Muster draws good participation in San Saba

News Staff
Monday, October 27, 2025
Lampasas Saltworks Camp No. 2353 of the Sons of Confederate Veterans held its third Central Texas SCV Camp Muster Oct. 17-18 at the C S Farm.
courtesy photo

courtesy photo

Many hands make light work

News Staff
Monday, October 27, 2025
A room full of volunteers receives instruction last week at the Lampasas Public Library in preparation for its annual BBQ for Books fundraiser. A barbecue brisket sandwich with all the fixings plus homemade Texas chocolate sheet cake was available at the drive-through event.
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
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