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Clovia and Tommy Ketchum were in the nation’s capital recently to attend a National Young Farmers Educational Association conference. Tommy Ketchum is president of the organization this term. courtesy photo

Clovia and Tommy Ketchum were in the nation’s capital recently to attend a National Young Farmers Educational Association conference. Tommy Ketchum is president of the organization this term. courtesy photo

Ketchums attend agriculture conference in Washington, D.C.

News Staff
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Tommy and Clovia Ketchum traveled to Washington, D.C. in March to attend a National Young Farmers Educational conference – “Agriculture’s Promise: A Forum for the Next Generation.
Aerin Gardner

Aerin Gardner

Diamondback Jubilee Royalty to be selected

News Staff
Monday, March 24, 2025
Naming of the Miss Diamondback Jubilee Rodeo Queen is an integral part of the annual festival, celebrated in Lometa the last weekend in March.This year, a queen, duchess and princess will be selected for the 2025 court.
This 3D mammography imaging system is available at the AdventHealth Rollins Brook facility and offers quick, potentially life-saving screening to patients. joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

This 3D mammography imaging system is available at the AdventHealth Rollins Brook facility and offers quick, potentially life-saving screening to patients. joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

AdventHealth Rollins Brook brings first 3D mammography to Lampasas

Joycesarah Mccabe
Thursday, March 20, 2025
AdventHealth Rollins Brook has introduced the first-ever 3D mammography machine in Lampasas County, bringing cutting-edge breast cancer detection technology to local patients.
courtesy photo Sylveria Sanchez has donated two gallons.

courtesy photo Sylveria Sanchez has donated two gallons.

Community Blood Drive draws donors

News Staff
Thursday, March 20, 2025
The American Red Cross Community Blood Drive last Tuesday resulted in 49 units collected from 50 potential donors.
The Lampasas Public Library is devoted to its young members, offering regular education programs, story times, an outdoor playground area, and a partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, through which any child under the age of 5 can receive one book per month free of charge. file photo

The Lampasas Public Library is devoted to its young members, offering regular education programs, story times, an outdoor playground area, and a partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, through which any child under the age of 5 can receive one book per month free of charge. file photo

Imagination Library partnership nearing milestone in Lampasas

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, March 17, 2025
The Lampasas Public Library is approaching a 1,000-child milestone for its partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.According to Library Director Shanda Subia, the Lampasas Public Library now has over 900 participants and continually edges closer to the 1,000 mark.
Kneeler pads provide comfort and protection for knees when doing work in the garden. courtesy photo | melindamyers.com

Kneeler pads provide comfort and protection for knees when doing work in the garden. courtesy photo | melindamyers.com

Garden longer with less muscle strain, fatigue

Melinda Myers
Monday, March 17, 2025
That first full day in the garden may find you tired, sunburned and stiff. Whether you are a young or young-at-heart gardener, include some strategies to help extend your enjoyment and reduce fatigue and muscle strain so you can keep gardening longer each day and for years to come.
sharon watson | Courtesy photo

sharon watson | Courtesy photo

Cline honored by 100 Club

News Staff
Monday, March 17, 2025
Capt. Justin Cline holds his plaque, presented by Stephanie Fisher, chairwoman of the Hill Country 100 Club, recognizing him as Responder of the Year for the Adamsville Volunteer Fire Department. Cline responded to 51 of 88 calls received for the year. State Sen.
COURTESY PHOTO The Adamsville Volunteer Fire Department was honored by the Hill Country 100 Club for its actions on May 4-5, 2024 to keep area residents safe during widespread flooding when the Lampasas River left its banks. Pictured with the Adamsville VFD is State Sen. Pete Flores, at left.

COURTESY PHOTO The Adamsville Volunteer Fire Department was honored by the Hill Country 100 Club for its actions on May 4-5, 2024 to keep area residents safe during widespread flooding when the Lampasas River left its banks. Pictured with the Adamsville VFD is State Sen. Pete Flores, at left.

100 Club honors area first responders for rescue efforts

Special To The Dispatch Record
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Hill Country 100 Club held its annual banquet March 6 to honor area first responders and law enforcement agencies in Burnet, Blanco, Lampasas and Llano counties for service to their communities.
File photo A snake handler puts a live diamondback rattlesnake on display for the public during the 2024 Lometa Diamondback Jubilee festival.

File photo A snake handler puts a live diamondback rattlesnake on display for the public during the 2024 Lometa Diamondback Jubilee festival.

2025 Diamondback Jubilee and Rodeo ahead

Mason Hines
Monday, March 10, 2025
Now that March is here, Lometa’s annual Diamondback Jubilee is drawing closer and closer. The jubilee will take place March 28-29 at the Lometa Regional Park and will feature numerous events that offer entertainment for all ages.
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