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GriefShare sessions set to start

News Staff
Monday, January 20, 2025
GriefShare, a grief recovery and support group, will begin a new session Jan. 28 and run each Tuesday through April 29 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 402 S. Key Ave.
Lampasas FFA member Cole Rutland exhibited the reserve champion Berkshire barrow at the Hill District Grandstand Livestock Show in Kerrville. The pig made the sale and was scheduled to sell over the weekend in Fredericksburg. COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas FFA member Cole Rutland exhibited the reserve champion Berkshire barrow at the Hill District Grandstand Livestock Show in Kerrville. The pig made the sale and was scheduled to sell over the weekend in Fredericksburg. COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas students place at Kerrville stock show

News Staff
Monday, January 20, 2025

GriefShare sessions to start

News Staff
Thursday, January 16, 2025
GriefShare, a grief recovery and support group, will begin a new session Jan. 28 and run each Tuesday through April 29 from 5:307:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 402 S. Key Ave.

Vegetable gardening next topic for Browning Club

News Staff
Thursday, January 16, 2025
The Browning Community Garden Club will hold its first meeting of 2025 on Tuesday at the Kempner Volunteer Fire Department Training Building, 315 Pecan St. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m.Gust speaker will be Patty Leander. She is a writer for Texas Gardener Magazine as well as a Master Gardener.
Proceeds from the “Stop Human Trafficking” specialty license plate benefit research, treatment services, shelter and support for youth survivors of human trafficking crimes. courtesy photo

Proceeds from the “Stop Human Trafficking” specialty license plate benefit research, treatment services, shelter and support for youth survivors of human trafficking crimes. courtesy photo

State agencies urge Texans to join in fight against human trafficking

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott proclaimed January 2025 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month in Texas, and state agencies are joining in the effort to raise awareness.In a proclamation issued Dec.
Trent Lancaster, 7 gallons courtesy photo

Trent Lancaster, 7 gallons courtesy photo

Lampasas Community Blood Drive shows good turnout

News Staff
Thursday, January 16, 2025
The Lampasas community continues to garner strong support among blood donors as evidenced by the Jan. 14 American Red Cross Blood Drive.“We had 59 donors and collected 61 units – a great day,” said Wanda Lang, drive coordinator.
file photo The Lampasas County Higher Education Center has updated its course schedule to include certifications for in-demand jobs. The center is a nonprofit career training organization funded in part by donations.

file photo The Lampasas County Higher Education Center has updated its course schedule to include certifications for in-demand jobs. The center is a nonprofit career training organization funded in part by donations.

Texas Workforce shows increase in labor force

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, January 13, 2025
“The trades are in big demand -- electricians, plumbers are starting to grow. We are seeing more interest from young people as opposed to going to college.

Library events for all ages to be held in January

News Staff
Monday, January 13, 2025
The Lampasas Public Library will host several events in the month of January, including story times and STEAM activities for kids as well as games and book clubs for adults.A list of upcoming events follows. All events take place at the library, located at 201 S. Main St.• Jan. 14, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Students in the construction courses at Lampasas High School have been working to finish this tiny home. Building started in November 2023. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Students in the construction courses at Lampasas High School have been working to finish this tiny home. Building started in November 2023. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Construction of tiny home nears completion at LHS

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Lampasas High School construction students, under the guidance of Creating Badger Builders volunteers, are just a few months away from completing a 14x40-foot tiny home.The 560-square-foot structure is set to be completed in April or May and will be available for purchase through auction.

newsmakers

News Staff
Thursday, January 9, 2025
university of missouriVeronica L. Butler, a Lampasas High School Class of 2024 graduate, has been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2024 semester at the University of Missouri School of Journalism.Butler previously served as an intern at the Dispatch Record.
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