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Kiley Moran of the Texas A&M Forest Service spoke to the February gathering of the L-M Garden and Civic Club and provided useful information on fire-resistant plants that can be used around the home. Courtesy photo

Kiley Moran of the Texas A&M Forest Service spoke to the February gathering of the L-M Garden and Civic Club and provided useful information on fire-resistant plants that can be used around the home. Courtesy photo

Garden club members learn about fireresistant landscaping

News Staff
Monday, February 24, 2025
Kiley Moran of the Texas A&M Forest Service provided a program on fire-resistant landscaping Feb. 17 for the L-M Garden and Civic Club in Lometa.Moran explained in detail the characteristics of both fireresistant plants and those that are not so fire-resistant.

Bridge group enjoys afternoon of cards

News Staff
Monday, February 24, 2025
The Community Bridge group met Feb. 10 in the fellowship hall at First Presbyterian Church. Twenty people enjoyed an afternoon of bridge, with Christine Vann taking home first place. Margaret Oberender was second, and Carolyn Anderson of Copperas Cove was third.
Lampasas resident Robert Sanzhez stands next to his 1991 Buick Century outside the Lampasas County Courthouse. The Mexican coat of arms that is present on the Mexican flag of a golden eagle eating a rattlesnake can be seen on the hood of the car. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas resident Robert Sanzhez stands next to his 1991 Buick Century outside the Lampasas County Courthouse. The Mexican coat of arms that is present on the Mexican flag of a golden eagle eating a rattlesnake can be seen on the hood of the car. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Sanchez puts Mexicano, Americano heritage on display

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, February 20, 2025
It’s easy to point out Lampasas resident Robert Sanchez around town – just look for the muscle car wrapped in Mexican and American flags. Since he was a teenager, Sanchez has had a passion for cars. But as a child, bikes were his first love.
Lampasas-based real estate broker Danielle Tucker Shepard received the 2024 Texas REALTORS Education Program of the Year award for the “Agent Etiquette” series she has developed. COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas-based real estate broker Danielle Tucker Shepard received the 2024 Texas REALTORS Education Program of the Year award for the “Agent Etiquette” series she has developed. COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas-based realtor receives state association award

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Texas REALTORS celebrated its exceptional members and local associations at this year’s annual Texas REALTORS Winter Meeting, held Feb. 10 in Austin.Among those who received special recognition was Danielle Tucker Shepard, broker of Always Here Properties, LLC.
courtesy photo The Awaken Youth group has conducted several community service projects, including collecting over 1,000 cans of food for Lampasas Community Kitchen, leading worship at Fields of Faith, distributing school supplies and more.

courtesy photo The Awaken Youth group has conducted several community service projects, including collecting over 1,000 cans of food for Lampasas Community Kitchen, leading worship at Fields of Faith, distributing school supplies and more.

Teen mission group seeks donations for community service event

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, February 17, 2025
Lampasas Methodist Church’s Awaken Youth group is seeking support for the upcoming Youth on Mission event set for March 7-9.

March is National Save Your Vision Month

News Staff
Monday, February 17, 2025
Save Your Vision Month offers a reminder that eye health is important to aging and living well.According to the National Institute on Aging, vision changes are common as people age. In 2021, more than one-quarter of U.S.

New Landowner Workshops available this spring

News Staff
Monday, February 17, 2025
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension offices of Burnet and Lampasas counties will host a “New Landowner Workshop” series for landowners who want to increase their knowledge of basic land management. All workshops will be held from 10 a.m.

Blood donors to receive new health info

News Staff
Monday, February 17, 2025
In March, the American Red Cross will begin hemoglobin A1C screening for all donors who make a successful blood, platelets or plasma donation. This is a screening for prediabetes and diabetes.
Placement of candles near draperies or paper products can be a hazard. This Valentine’s Day, officials recommend using candle holders or flameless, batteryoperated candles to keep the occasion memorable for the right reasons. Alexandria Randolph | Dispatch Record

Placement of candles near draperies or paper products can be a hazard. This Valentine’s Day, officials recommend using candle holders or flameless, batteryoperated candles to keep the occasion memorable for the right reasons. Alexandria Randolph | Dispatch Record

Candles, Cooking and Caution

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, February 13, 2025
This Valentine’s Day, make sure those special romantic gestures stay memorable for the right reasons.
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