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Dorothy Person, a local Salvation Army volunteer, pauses for a photo in front of the flood damages on Avenue H last month. COURTESY PHOTO

Dorothy Person, a local Salvation Army volunteer, pauses for a photo in front of the flood damages on Avenue H last month. COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas civic groups continue local flood recovery efforts

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Amonth after the July 5 flood, local volunteers are still needed to help families with flood damages.Salvation Army volunteer Dorothy Person said she witnessed the effort of local civic organizations and neighbors who came together to lend a hand.“Mostly people are helping each other,” she said.
An AAS trial garden at Boerner Botanical Gardens offers a setting that evaluates plants for qualities suitable to the home garden. courtesy photo | melindamyers.com

An AAS trial garden at Boerner Botanical Gardens offers a setting that evaluates plants for qualities suitable to the home garden. courtesy photo | melindamyers.com

Gathering ideas for next year’s garden

Melinda Myers
Monday, August 4, 2025
Summer is a time when many gardeners begin making plans for new additions to next year’s gardens. You may already be doing ongoing evaluations of your own plantings and may want to include tours of others’ gardens.
erick Mitchell | dispatch record At left, Elias Vawter applies the finishing touches to his bike before taking it out for a ride during last week’s Wrenches to Wheels event at Lampasas Middle School.

erick Mitchell | dispatch record At left, Elias Vawter applies the finishing touches to his bike before taking it out for a ride during last week’s Wrenches to Wheels event at Lampasas Middle School.

LMS students build bikes, bonds and skills at ‘Wrenches for Wheels’ program

Erick Mitchell
Monday, August 4, 2025
Lampasas Middle School students had the chance to build and take home their own bike for free during last Tuesday’s “Wrenches to Wheels” program hosted by Workforce Solutions of Central Texas.Workforce Solution’s Chelsea Hershberger said this marks the program’s fourth summer in operation.

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.
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