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An autumn display of mums, straw bales, pumpkin and ornamental squash dress up this landscape. courtesy photo | melindamyers.com

An autumn display of mums, straw bales, pumpkin and ornamental squash dress up this landscape. courtesy photo | melindamyers.com

Add a fall display to a garden or the front steps

Melinda Myers
Monday, October 6, 2025
Cooler temperatures signal a change of seasons and an opportunity to add some fall décor to the landscape. Garden centers are filled with fall favorites like pumpkins, ornamental squash, pansies, mums, asters and more.
Lometa ISD Superintendent Rob Moore gives Everett Sharrock a short drone tutorial during Tuesday’s open house. Erick Mitchell | Dispatch Record

Lometa ISD Superintendent Rob Moore gives Everett Sharrock a short drone tutorial during Tuesday’s open house. Erick Mitchell | Dispatch Record

Lometa ISD holds open house for CTE facilty

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Lometa ISD unveiled its new 14,200-square-foot Advanced Technical Center during Tuesday’s open house.The building is utilized by robotics, drone, digital media, ag mechanics and health science students.
Jennifer Swenson is the new president and chief executive officer for AdventHealth Central Texas. Courtesy photo

Jennifer Swenson is the new president and chief executive officer for AdventHealth Central Texas. Courtesy photo

AdventHealth Central Texas names new CEO

News Staff
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Jennifer Swenson has been named president and chief executive officer for AdventHealth Central Texas and AdventHealth Rollins Brook. She will assume the new role on Oct. 20 and will report to Trevor Wright, president/CEO of AdventHealth’s Southwest Region.
The Projects Committee solicited donations of peanut butter and jelly in September that will be given to Lampasas Mission. More than 150 pounds were collected. Committee members, from left to right, are Cathy Allen, Bernadine Wagner, JoAnn Bollom and Sherry Gillen-Milligan. courtesy photo | shanna sibbersond

The Projects Committee solicited donations of peanut butter and jelly in September that will be given to Lampasas Mission. More than 150 pounds were collected. Committee members, from left to right, are Cathy Allen, Bernadine Wagner, JoAnn Bollom and Sherry Gillen-Milligan. courtesy photo | shanna sibbersond

’36 Club opens new year

News Staff
Thursday, October 2, 2025
In September, the GFWC ’36 Club welcomed members back to the first meeting to kick off the new season. A catered lunch was provided by the Social Committee and included brisket and chicken from Nothin’ Butts BBQ. Social Committee members also provided homemade desserts.
The Lometa ISD recognized several students and staff members of the month. Shown with their certificates are, from left to right, Addison Duncan, Maria Jasso, Evly Sharrock and Mercedes Almaguer. Not pictured: Eliana Gonzalez. COURTESY PHOTO

The Lometa ISD recognized several students and staff members of the month. Shown with their certificates are, from left to right, Addison Duncan, Maria Jasso, Evly Sharrock and Mercedes Almaguer. Not pictured: Eliana Gonzalez. COURTESY PHOTO

Lometa superintendent reports school off to good start

Mason Hines
Monday, September 29, 2025
The Lometa Independent School District Board of Trustees met Sept. 22 for its monthly gathering, which dealt mostly with updates.Superintendent Rob Moore began the meeting by recognizing the students and staff member of the month before discussing various reports.

Chamber music festival to hold concert this weekend

News Staff
Monday, September 29, 2025
Lampasas County Chamber Music Festival will hold a fundraiser concert Oct. 4 at 3 p.m., hosted by Joe and Cindy Abel.The concert will take place in the offices of MD Abel Co., at the historic Manuel Hardware Building, 401 E. Third St. in Lampasas.Admission is free.
Boots and Blazers Ball attendees scope out items available for auction in last year’s event. FILE PHOTO

Boots and Blazers Ball attendees scope out items available for auction in last year’s event. FILE PHOTO

LAFTA planning for annual Boots and Blazers Ball

Erick Mitchell
Monday, September 29, 2025
Lampasas Association for the Arts is gearing up to host its biggest fundraiser yet with the Boots and Blazers Ball on Oct. 11 at the Hanna Springs Sculpture Garden.The event will celebrate LAFTA’s 20th year of promoting the arts to all ages in Lampasas County.
Random Distractions by Mark Montgomery

Random Distractions by Mark Montgomery

Speedos and sport coats

Mark Montgomery
Thursday, September 25, 2025
“Be humble.” -- Tin Cup“Be kind.” -- Kurt VonnegutWell, this summer I missed another opportunity to get myself a Speedo. I’ve often dreamed of winsomely strutting around the pool, getting deep sighs from ladies and darting, jealous glances from men. (Well, it could happen.
Amateur Archeologists of Texas owner Gabriel DeLaune showcases his collection of arrowheads at Saturday’s Indian Artifact & Mineral and Gem Show hosted by Vision Lampasas. Adam Barrios| Dispatch Record

Amateur Archeologists of Texas owner Gabriel DeLaune showcases his collection of arrowheads at Saturday’s Indian Artifact & Mineral and Gem Show hosted by Vision Lampasas. Adam Barrios| Dispatch Record

Soaking in Native American history

News Staff
Thursday, September 25, 2025
erick mitchell | dispatch record

erick mitchell | dispatch record

County recognizes upcoming church anniversary

News Staff
Thursday, September 25, 2025
At center, Lampasas County Judge Randy Hoyer presents a proclamation celebrating St. Mary’s Episcopal Church’s 150th anniversary in Lampasas to Rev. William Fowler and other congregation members after Monday’s Commissioners Court meeting.
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