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CLASS REUNIONS

Class Of 1962
Thursday, May 1, 2025
The Lampasas High School Class of 1962 will celebrate its 63rd anniversary on May 17.The event will be held at the home of Carol Wright,3668 County Road 2200, starting at noon. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m., catered by Nothin’ Butts BBQ.Please call 512-556-1542 for more information.
Teresa Stewart, at right, took home the Sweepstakes award for earning the most blue ribbons in the horticulture division of the L-M Garden and Civic Club Flower Show. Pictured with her is Sheri Stone, who served as the flower show judge. COURTESY PHOTO

Teresa Stewart, at right, took home the Sweepstakes award for earning the most blue ribbons in the horticulture division of the L-M Garden and Civic Club Flower Show. Pictured with her is Sheri Stone, who served as the flower show judge. COURTESY PHOTO

L-M Garden Club holds annual Flower Show

News Staff
Thursday, May 1, 2025
On the evening of April 21, the L-M Garden and Civic Club held its annual Flower Show at the club building in Lometa.“All the entries were just fabulous,” said a club spokesperson.Sheri Stone served as judge for the event and provided critiques for each entry.

Blood drive May 13-14

News Staff
Thursday, May 1, 2025
The next American Red Cross Community Blood Drive will take place May 13-14 at the First Street Church of Christ Family Life Center, 201 W. First St. in Lampasas.Donation hours are 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. both days.The May blood drive is in memory of Robert “Michael” Aaron Sr., who died in January.

Cemetery associations

News Staff
Monday, April 28, 2025
hillsdale cemeteryA meeting of the Hillsdale Cemetery Association will be held May 17 (the third Saturday of the month) at 10 a.m.The GPS address is 278 Hillsdale Rd., Gatesville, however the physical address is near Izoro off FM 1690 and Slater Road.For more information, call 254-291-4506.

Lometa to observe National Day of Prayer May 1

News Staff
Monday, April 28, 2025
The Lometa community will gather to observe National Day of Prayer on Thursday at the new Lometa Volunteer Fire Department located at 201 E. Olive St.The event will kick off at 5:30 p.m. for a free dinner of brisket and all the trimmings. At 6 p.m.
The May blood drive is being held in memory of Robert “Michael” Aaron Sr., who died in January. courtesy photo

The May blood drive is being held in memory of Robert “Michael” Aaron Sr., who died in January. courtesy photo

May blood drive planned in memory of Mike Aaron

News Staff
Monday, April 28, 2025
The next American Red Cross Community Blood Drive will take place May 13-14 at the First Street Church of Christ Family Life Center, 201 W. First St. in Lampasas.Donation hours are 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. both days. The May blood drive is in memory of Robert “Michael” Aaron Sr., who died in January.
The 2025 County of Lampasas Rodeo Association Queen Court, from left to right, includes Princess Allie Urich, Sweetheart Aria Parks, Queen Hadyn Ferguson, Duchess Emma Easter and Contessa Riley Thompson, joined by her mother Alexis Thompson. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

The 2025 County of Lampasas Rodeo Association Queen Court, from left to right, includes Princess Allie Urich, Sweetheart Aria Parks, Queen Hadyn Ferguson, Duchess Emma Easter and Contessa Riley Thompson, joined by her mother Alexis Thompson. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Riata Roundup Rodeo royalty announced

Queen Hadyn Ferguson
Monday, April 28, 2025
The 2025 County of Lampasas Rodeo Association royal court was announced last weekend.The girls’ bios follow.Hadyn Ferguson is a proud 12-year-old cowgirl from a rodeo family in Lampasas.

CEMETERY ASSOCIATIONS

Cauble Cemetery
Thursday, April 24, 2025
The annual meeting and workday will be held May 3 at Cauble Cemetery. The workday will begin around 8 a.m., and lunch will be at noon.Those coming to work may want to bring rakes, shovels and wheelbarrows. The cemetery association will furnish the fish and paper goods for the lunch gathering.
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