Life

Lometa Lions Club to award grant to local teacher

News Staff

Monday, June 9, 2025

The Lometa Lions Club will award a grant for continuing education to a Lometa ISD teacher on June 17.The award ceremony will begin at approximately 7:15 p.m., which will include the pledge, a prayer and welcoming remarks, in the Lometa ISD cafeteria.

courtesy photo Vannetta Chapman is a prolific Lampasas writer who recently decided to switch gears away from Amish romances. Her newest project is a women’s fiction genre book.

51 books in 15 years: Chapman discusses future of writing

Alexandria Randolph

Monday, June 9, 2025

With a 15-year writing career and 51 books under her belt, Vannetta Chapman says she’s diving into new waters.The Lampasas writer hit the New York Times Best Sellers list in April with the book, “An Amish Widow’s New Love,” published through Love Inspired, an imprint of Harlequin Enterprises.

Community members of all ages enjoyed viewing Lampasas County Fair submissions at the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall last summer. FILE PHOTO

County Fair to be held July 9-11 during Spring Ho festivities

News Staff

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Now is the time to start preparing entries for the Lampasas County Fair.The annual fair is an integral part of the Spring Ho Festival. Entries will be on public display July 9-11 at the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 401 S. Chestnut St.The competition is open to all who are interested.

STRAIGHT SHOOTING ON HEALTH BY ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH

If Mama ain’t happy, change her gym routine

Alexandria Randolph

Thursday, June 5, 2025

My mom spends over an hour a day in the gym. That sounds far more intense than it is. As she ages, I’ve seen her lose strength, struggle with weight, and get burned out with her routine. In fact, we had a recent conversation that went something like this: “I just feel like I’m wasting my time.

Cole Wheeler, at left, will teach world history at Lampasas High School, where brother Cale Wheeler will be a junior this next year. The elder brother also will serve as a UIL Speech and Debate coach, seeking to secure a state championship in the event with his younger brother and Cale’s teammates. erick Mitchell | dispatch record

Civil debate, not sibling rivalry, fuels Wheeler brothers

Erick Mitchell

Monday, June 2, 2025

Cole Wheeler is bringing a bit of brotherly love and wisdom to help his younger brother, as Cale Wheeler follows in his footsteps as a UIL Informative Speaking state champion.

Time spent outdoors doesn’t have to be ruined by ticks and mosquitoes. courtesy photo | melindamyers.com

Boost your outdoor enjoyment by managing ticks, mosquitoes

Melinda Myers

Monday, June 2, 2025

Summer is synonymous with fun outdoor activities like barbecues, lawn games, hikes and gardening. But it can also mean unwanted pests like mosquitoes and ticks. Employing a few preventive strategies can help minimize the annoyance and reduce the risk of tick- and mosquito-borne diseases.

college honors

News Staff

Monday, June 2, 2025

university of texasThe University of Texas at Austin celebrated the accomplishments of more than 9,000 spring 2025 graduates at its commencement ceremonies May 10.Taylor Sheridan, the creative force behind television shows such as 'Yellowstone' and 'Landman,' was the featured speaker.

Cooper Spring Nature Park hosts recent session for birders

News Staff

Monday, June 2, 2025

Cooper Spring Nature Park was the site recently for a Birding Basics 101 session with Jimma Byrd, a Master Naturalist and expert birder from San Saba.Also joining the group for a bird-observation walk was Jordan Herbst of Adamsville, another knowledgeable birder.

MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD Principal Ken Frazier, left, presents Class of 2025 valedictorian Diego Garrido with his award certificate and medal as the top-ranking graduate at Lometa High School.