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All kinds of vintage, classic cars were on display for motor vehicle enthusiasts at the Sulphur Creek Car Cruise. ADAM BARRIOS | DISPATCH RECORD

All kinds of vintage, classic cars were on display for motor vehicle enthusiasts at the Sulphur Creek Car Cruise. ADAM BARRIOS | DISPATCH RECORD

Sulphur Creek Car Cruise results are in!

News Staff
Monday, July 7, 2025
The Sulphur Creek Car Cruise drew 110 entries, nine burnout competitors and 12 vehicles that participated on the parade lap, visiting local nursing homes.The competition results follow.Best of Show: Arvel Hathcock, 1969 Chevrolet Camaro.Best of Show Runnerup: Willie Thomas, 1968 Pontiac GTO.

CLASS REUNIONS

Class Of 1980
Monday, July 7, 2025
The Lampasas High School Class of 1980 will gather on the patio (indoors) at Putters & Gutters Fun Center, 2341 South U.S. Highway 281 in Lampasas, on July 12 from 12:30-3 p.m. Everyone is on their own for food and alcoholic beverages.Water and tea will be available.
Orchid Davis Age: 5 Parents: Richard and Kayla

Orchid Davis Age: 5 Parents: Richard and Kayla

CORRECTION

News Staff
Monday, July 7, 2025
DavisThe photos of two Little Miss Spring Ho pageant contestants were mislabeled inadvertently in the July 4 edition of the Dispatch Record.The correct photos and biographical information are listed here.
Introducing the Little Miss Spring Ho contestants

Introducing the Little Miss Spring Ho contestants

Introducing the Little Miss Spring Ho contestants

News Staff
Thursday, July 3, 2025
The 2025 Spring Ho Beauty Pageant will begin at 5:45 p.m. Monday inside Grace Fellowship church. The pageant follows Opening Ceremonies. Attendance at the pageant is $5 and free for those with a Spring Ho badge. This year, 20 Little Miss contestants have entered the pageant.
A June 28 fundraiser to benefit Lampasas mother and wife Teresa Sanchez, left of center, was deemed a success. Event organizers reported $8,000 was raised for ongoing cancer treatment and family expenses. courtesy photo

A June 28 fundraiser to benefit Lampasas mother and wife Teresa Sanchez, left of center, was deemed a success. Event organizers reported $8,000 was raised for ongoing cancer treatment and family expenses. courtesy photo

Sanchez fundraiser a success

News Staff
Thursday, July 3, 2025
This gardener is using an Ergocut deadheader in the garden. courtesy photo | corona tools

This gardener is using an Ergocut deadheader in the garden. courtesy photo | corona tools

The why and how of deadheading faded flowers

Melinda Myers
Monday, June 30, 2025
Keep your flowers blooming longer and your garden a bit tidier with deadheading. Removing faded flowers can promote repeat bloom on some plants, encourage fuller, more compact growth, and tidy up the garden.Use a bypass hand pruner, garden snips or other dead-heading tool to remove faded flowers.
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