Life

CLASS REUNIONS

News Staff
Thursday, April 24, 2025
The Lampasas High School Class of 1961 will celebrate its 64-year reunion on Saturday at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall at 2 p.m.Friends are welcome to come join the group and visit.
Kempner Volunteer Fire Department Capt. Todd Burkett ensures the brisket is cooked to the perfect temperature. Barbecue sandwiches and meal plates prepared by the KVFD volunteers were served Saturday as part of the department’s annual fundraiser. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Kempner Volunteer Fire Department Capt. Todd Burkett ensures the brisket is cooked to the perfect temperature. Barbecue sandwiches and meal plates prepared by the KVFD volunteers were served Saturday as part of the department’s annual fundraiser. erick mitchell | dispatch record

KVFD fires up the grill for annual barbecue, auction

News Staff
Monday, April 21, 2025

Cemetery associations

News Staff
Monday, April 21, 2025
smith cemetery at school creek cemetery associationThe annual meeting of the Smith Cemetery at School Creek Cemetery Association will be held April 26 at School Creek Baptist Church’s fellowship hall.The meeting begins at 11 a.m., followed by a potluck lunch.Please bring a dish if convenient.
Leaf mulch conserves moisture, reduces the risk of erosion and compaction, suppresses weeds, and improves the soil as it decomposes. courtesy photo | melindamyers.com

Leaf mulch conserves moisture, reduces the risk of erosion and compaction, suppresses weeds, and improves the soil as it decomposes. courtesy photo | melindamyers.com

Be a waterwise gardener

Melinda Myers
Monday, April 21, 2025
Too much or not enough water and never when your garden needs it. This is a common complaint of gardeners no matter where they live. Make a few changes in your plant selection and garden care to help manage water use while growing healthy plants.

Cantata performs today

News Staff
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Several local churches will present a Good Friday Community Cantata entitled “Harvest of Sorrows.” The cantata will be performed at First Presbyterian Church today at noon and again at 6 p.m. Admission is free.

Pecan Field Day set for May 5

News Staff
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the San Saba County Pecan Growers Association will host the annual Pecan Field Day on May 5 at the San Saba Civic Center, 1190 Thomas Stewart Dr.Registration will begin at 8 a.m., with the program to start at 9 a.m.

Cemetery associations

News Staff
Thursday, April 17, 2025
smith cemetery at school creek cemetery associationThe annual meeting of the Smith Cemetery at School Creek Cemetery Association will be held April 26 at School Creek Baptist Church’s fellowship hall.The meeting begins at 11 a.m., followed by a potluck lunch. Please bring a dish if convenient.
Lampasas Young Life members enjoyed fellowship time after Monday’s paint wars activity. erick mitchell | dispatch Record

Lampasas Young Life members enjoyed fellowship time after Monday’s paint wars activity. erick mitchell | dispatch Record

Lampasas Young Life sees successful 2024-25 school year

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Lampasas County Young Life celebrated the last club meeting of the semester with paint wars on Monday at New Covenant Church’s disc golf course.
Paul Miceli embraces Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel at Daniel’s honorary swearing-in at the Texas Capitol. erick mitchell | dispatch Record

Paul Miceli embraces Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel at Daniel’s honorary swearing-in at the Texas Capitol. erick mitchell | dispatch Record

Miceli, area law enforcement agencies honor DJ Daniel at Texas Capitol

Erick Mitchell
Monday, April 14, 2025
Lampasas County resident Paul Miceli held back tears at the Texas Capitol while presenting 13-year-old Devarjaye 'DJ' Daniel with honorary swearing-in certificates from local law enforcement agencies.

Good Friday fundraiser to benefit 100 Club

News Staff
Monday, April 14, 2025
On Friday, McDonald’s restaurants across Central Texas will hold a fundraiser to support local 100 Club chapters in their mission to help family members of law enforcement officers and firefighters who have been killed or seriously injured in the line of duty.
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