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Hunter Witcher, a recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Game Warden Academy graduate, has been active in the recovery of missing persons following the devastating flooding in Travis County and surrounding areas. court esy photo | Texas Parks and Wildlife Depart ment

Hunter Witcher, a recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Game Warden Academy graduate, has been active in the recovery of missing persons following the devastating flooding in Travis County and surrounding areas. court esy photo | Texas Parks and Wildlife Depart ment

Lampasas High School grad a part of flood recovery efforts

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, July 21, 2025
As a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department game warden, Lampasas High School graduate Hunter Witcher has had boots on the ground in the aftermath of the Independence Day flooding events in several nearby counties.“I was stationed in Travis County.
Mark Sneed has donated a total of four gallons of blood. court esy photo

Mark Sneed has donated a total of four gallons of blood. court esy photo

Red Cross drive garners 64 units of blood

News Staff
Monday, July 21, 2025
The latest American Red Cross Community Blood Drive took place July 15 at First Street Church of Christ’s Family Life Center.“We had 66 donors and collected 64 units,” drive coordinator Wanda Lan said. “Great day!
Different types of artwork was on display last Friday afternoon as County Fair winners came to pick up their projects. Hunter king | dispatch record

Different types of artwork was on display last Friday afternoon as County Fair winners came to pick up their projects. Hunter king | dispatch record

County Fair draws wide-ranging entries

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
County Fair exhibits were displayed last Thursday and Friday at First Presbyterian Church’s Fellowship Hall.More than 300 people came through during Spring Ho to see the 165 entries submitted by county residents.The ’36 Club hosted the event.
Mothers provide words of encouragement to their little ones before they take on the grueling Diaper Derby event. hunter king | dispatch record

Mothers provide words of encouragement to their little ones before they take on the grueling Diaper Derby event. hunter king | dispatch record

Babies, toddlers race in annual Diaper Derby

Hunter King
Thursday, July 17, 2025
The Diaper Derby event on Spring Ho Friday morning at the courthouse bandstand brought in many competitors. Entrants from crawlers up to toddlers age 2 competed in various age groups in a race across the mat.The top three finishers in each heat received a prize.
courtesy photo Ava Rojas of the Lampasas FFA chapter was the 10th-high individual in the Teach Ag Contest.

courtesy photo Ava Rojas of the Lampasas FFA chapter was the 10th-high individual in the Teach Ag Contest.

Lampasas FFA places fifth in state Teach Ag Contest

News Staff
Monday, July 14, 2025
Abigail Justice, Ava Rojas, Leah Walker and Michaela White, all members of the Lampasas FFA chapter, captured fifth place in the Teach Ag Contest at the 97th annual Texas FFA State Convention held June 30 through July 4.

Class reunion

News Staff
Monday, July 14, 2025
class of 2005The Lampasas High School Class of 2005 will hold its20-year reunion on Oct. 18. Classmates can visit lhs2005. com for more information.
Earning their Lone Star FFA Degree are, from left, Lampasas chapter members Daren Tristan, Janie Turner, Ava Rojas, Jacie Resa and Chandler Boultinghouse. Their FFA adviser is Judy Hail. courtesy photo

Earning their Lone Star FFA Degree are, from left, Lampasas chapter members Daren Tristan, Janie Turner, Ava Rojas, Jacie Resa and Chandler Boultinghouse. Their FFA adviser is Judy Hail. courtesy photo

FFA members receive Lone Star Degree

News Staff
Monday, July 14, 2025
Chandler Boultinghouse, Jacie Resa, Ava Rojas, Daren Tristan and Janie Turner of the Lampasas FFA Chapter each were awarded the Lone Star FFA Degree at the 97th annual Texas FFA State Convention held June 30 through July 4.The Lone Star FFA Degree is the highest degree bestowed by the Texas FFA.
hunter king | Dispatch Record

hunter king | Dispatch Record

Front row seat to County Fair results

News Staff
Monday, July 14, 2025
This painted chair received recognition at the annual Lampasas County Fair last week. Contest winners in each category will be published in an upcoming edition of the Dispatch Record.
Soaker hoses and drip irrigation save water by applying moisture directly to the soil where it is needed. courtesy photo | melindamyers.com

Soaker hoses and drip irrigation save water by applying moisture directly to the soil where it is needed. courtesy photo | melindamyers.com

Gardening in extreme heat takes extra care

Melinda Myers
Thursday, July 10, 2025
The recent heat wave that swept across much of the country is a good reminder to take extra care of our plants and ourselves as temperatures climb. Extreme temperatures can take their toll even on plants normally suited to the growing conditions.
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