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Rev. Dr. Bodie Gilbert earned his doctoral degree last month. COURTESY PHOTO

Rev. Dr. Bodie Gilbert earned his doctoral degree last month. COURTESY PHOTO

LOMETA STUDENTS COMPETE AT STATE UIL

News Staff
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Lometa UIL Academics saw numerous students qualifying for different contests at the state meet in 2025.That list includes recent graduate Cora Groves, who finished her UIL career by competing in the Headline Writing competition.
SCV member Ross J. Cox Sr. examines a half-scale cannon near Brownwood. The Saltworks Camp No. 2353 plans to acquire a full-scale model later this year. MICHAEL OLIVER | COURTESY PHOTO

SCV member Ross J. Cox Sr. examines a half-scale cannon near Brownwood. The Saltworks Camp No. 2353 plans to acquire a full-scale model later this year. MICHAEL OLIVER | COURTESY PHOTO

SCV to meet June 3 in Lampasas

News Staff
Thursday, May 29, 2025
The Sons of Confederate Veterans Saltworks Camp No. 2353 will hold its next meeting on Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the Campbell Park Pavilion in Lampasas.A meal featuring barbecue brisket and red beans will be provided.
Lometa's state champion Current Events team included, from left to right, Ulises Prado, Carson Brister, Ivan Oliver, Javier Caso, Jordan Livesay and coach Alex Torres. Livesay and Oliver placed fifth and sixth, respectively, as individuals. Courtesy photo

Lometa's state champion Current Events team included, from left to right, Ulises Prado, Carson Brister, Ivan Oliver, Javier Caso, Jordan Livesay and coach Alex Torres. Livesay and Oliver placed fifth and sixth, respectively, as individuals. Courtesy photo

Lometa Academic and Speech teams see success at state

Mason Hines
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
State championships were the theme for the past week for Lometa ISD, with students bringing home hardware in both UIL Poetry and UIL Current Events.Both contests were historical for the school albeit in different ways.
The retired pastor Carl Rohlfs will be the evangelist for this year’s revival at the historic Methodist Campground. courtesy photo

The retired pastor Carl Rohlfs will be the evangelist for this year’s revival at the historic Methodist Campground. courtesy photo

Old-time camp meeting set for June 5-8 at Bend UMC

News Staff
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
The 167th consecutive camp meeting, hosted annually by members of Bend United Methodist Church, has been set for June 5-8. Services will be held at the historic Methodist Campground on Cherokee Creek near Chappel Community.Members of Bend United Methodist Church have announced that the Rev.
New officers who will serve the L-M Garden and Civic Club for 2025-2027 are, from left, Laurie Davis, Barbara Bell, Patricia Dorsey, Val Cash, Teresa Stewart, Cat Cotman and Gail Eltgroth. courtesy photo

New officers who will serve the L-M Garden and Civic Club for 2025-2027 are, from left, Laurie Davis, Barbara Bell, Patricia Dorsey, Val Cash, Teresa Stewart, Cat Cotman and Gail Eltgroth. courtesy photo

L-M Garden Club names scholarship winners, new officers

News Staff
Friday, May 23, 2025
The L-M Garden and Civic Club of Lometa met May 19 for its last meeting of the 2024-2025 club year. The meal was Mexican-themed with enchiladas made by Maria D Garza, along with sides made by other club members. Meetings will resume in September after the summer break.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

KWE students shine in state poster contest

News Staff
Friday, May 23, 2025
Kline Whitis Elementary School students, from left, Addison Hammons and Olivia Hart were recognized for their efforts in the Texas Department of State Health Service’s annual Rabies Awareness and Prevention poster contest.

Brewer shares citizenship story

Dianne Mouw
Friday, May 23, 2025
On May 13, the Texas First Conservative Alliance members held their monthly gathering and featured a presentation by Frida Brewer, a resident of Lampasas since 2020.Brewer explained her decision to become a citizen of the United States in 1997 as a personal goal.
Bill Yick is a Registered Piano Technician with 50 years of experience. file photo

Bill Yick is a Registered Piano Technician with 50 years of experience. file photo

NEWSMAKER

News Staff
Friday, May 23, 2025
PIANO TECHNICIANS GUILDBill Yick, RPT*, of Lampasas recently completed an intensive, two-day seminar conducted by the Piano Technicians Guild.The “Polyester & Lacquer Finish Touch-Up Academy” taught attendees how to perform professional repair and touchup to damage on piano finishes.

Bridge players win prizes, donate to Senior Center

News Staff
Friday, May 23, 2025
Community Bridge players met on May 12 for their monthly session of card playing.Beth Griess came in first, Linda Williams was second, and Lou Wiginton placed third. Kathy Griffis-Bailey and Barbara Mullican took home the high-round prize, and no one won the slam prize.
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