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A cabbage worm feeds on mustard greens. courtesy photo | melindamyers.com

A cabbage worm feeds on mustard greens. courtesy photo | melindamyers.com

Organic insect pest control in vegetable and flower gardens

You can have a beautiful, productive garden while working with nature to manage insect pests. As you incorporate various eco-friendly pest management strategies, you will encourage songbirds, beneficial insects, and pollinators to visit the gardens.

TxDOT encourages teens to buckle up

Texas teenagers have big dreams for the future, and a simple click can help keep them alive.TxDOT’s Teen Click It or Ticket campaign is urging all teens to buckle up — every seat, every ride.
Lampasas Middle School theatre students had a public performance of their One-Act Play “Wiley and the Hairy Man” on Friday at Lampasas High School. Wiley, portrayed by Holley Wakeman, receives some assistance from Mammy, played by Adalya White, who stands behind Wakeman. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas Middle School theatre students had a public performance of their One-Act Play “Wiley and the Hairy Man” on Friday at Lampasas High School. Wiley, portrayed by Holley Wakeman, receives some assistance from Mammy, played by Adalya White, who stands behind Wakeman. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

COLLEGE HONORS

sam houston state universitySam Houston State University has announced its Fall 2024 graduates.

Dahlia combinations for gardens and bouquets

Dahlias come in various colors, shapes and sizes, making them easy to include in any garden, container and bouquet. Grow them in their own dedicated space, mix them with other flowers, or plant a few at the end of the vegetable garden.

Polar Bear Plunge to take place this Saturday

A Polar Bear Plunge has been scheduled at Hancock Springs Free-Flow Swim Area on Saturday to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Lampasas.The plunge will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the event will feature a costume contest, games and prize drawings.

CEMETERY ASSOCIATIONS

high valley cemetery associationThe annual meeting of the High Valley Cemetery Association will be Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. at High Valley Baptist Church, located off FM 501 west of Bend.Election of officers and board members must take place.