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Free, reduced-priced school meals available

News Staff
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Lampasas Independent School District will charge for school meals for the 2025-2026 school year, however free and reduced-price meals are available for those who qualify.Families are encouraged to complete an application for free and reduced-priced school meals.
A pearl crescent butterfly sits on a firefly petunia. courtesy photo | melindamyers.com

A pearl crescent butterfly sits on a firefly petunia. courtesy photo | melindamyers.com

Reduce maintenance, boost your garden enjoyment

Melinda Myers
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Every gardener has personal reasons for gardening, whether it be the hope that the garden brings joy, productivity, beauty or peace throughout the growing season. Embrace what makes you happy as you tend, view and enjoy every aspect of your garden.
Popular music from the 1950s and 1960s, the early days of The Dairy Cue now known as Storm’s Drive-in -- included everything from Elvis Presley to Ray Charles. Residents can learn more about the restaurant at the Lampasas County Museum and sign up for a chance at a free gift certificate. erick Mitchell | dispatch record

Popular music from the 1950s and 1960s, the early days of The Dairy Cue now known as Storm’s Drive-in -- included everything from Elvis Presley to Ray Charles. Residents can learn more about the restaurant at the Lampasas County Museum and sign up for a chance at a free gift certificate. erick Mitchell | dispatch record

Museum set to recognize 75th year of Storm’s Drive-in

News Staff
Thursday, July 31, 2025
The Lampasas County Museum is bringing back the 1950s with a salute to Storm’s Drive-in. The popular burger spot will celebrate its 75th anniversary this September.

Master Gardeners to host two programs in August

News Staff
Thursday, July 31, 2025
The Highland Lakes Master Gardener Association invites the public to attend its Green Thumb Program offerings this month. These programs are held at the AgriLife Extension Office in Burnet, at 607 N. Vandeveer.On Aug. 7 at 2 p.m.

COLLEGE HONORS

News Staff
Monday, July 28, 2025
University of MissouriVeronica L. Butler has made the Dean’s List for the second consecutive semester at the University of Missouri School of Journalism. She will return to the campus as a sophomore in the fall.Butler, of Copperas Cove, is a 2024 graduate of Lampasas High School.
The great porridge experiment

The great porridge experiment

The great porridge experiment

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, July 28, 2025
Sometimes I find myself covered in oatmeal and beans, wondering how things went wrong.Let me explain. As someone dedicated to holistic health and good nutrition, I often find myself getting creative with food.
A Telescope Clinic will be held Saturday at a dark-sky property. courtesy photo

A Telescope Clinic will be held Saturday at a dark-sky property. courtesy photo

Learn about night sky viewing at telescope clinic

News Staff
Thursday, July 24, 2025
The Lampasas County Friends of the Night Sky and Vision Lampasas will host a free Telescope Clinic, conducted by astronomer Phil Ostroff, on Saturday beginning at 7 p.m.
In 2018, after Erick Mitchell’s parents told the Magic Time Machine server it was his birthday, crew members serenaded him before covering his face in whipped cream. Mitchell’s wife, Emma, tries to capitalize on the moment with a photograph. courtesy photo

In 2018, after Erick Mitchell’s parents told the Magic Time Machine server it was his birthday, crew members serenaded him before covering his face in whipped cream. Mitchell’s wife, Emma, tries to capitalize on the moment with a photograph. courtesy photo

Magic Time Machine: where my birthdays seem to stay forever young

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, July 24, 2025
With today being my birthday, I’ll not cry but write if I want to. With that established, how could I not talk about one of my favorite topics on this “big” day: food. There’s no better way to celebrate a birthday than gathering with family and friends around the dinner table at a restaurant.
Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office Deputy C.J. Faubion poses with K-9 Officer Blazer. courtesy photo

Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office Deputy C.J. Faubion poses with K-9 Officer Blazer. courtesy photo

LCSO deputy undergoes handler training with K-9 Blazer

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office Deputy CJ Faubion has completed his first week of handler training with the county’s recently acquired K-9 dog, Blazer.The pair will train together until the end of August under the supervision of Shane Menz of Saber Working Dogs.
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