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Lampasas Pizza Hut associates accepting the Night Sky Friendly award are Joseph White and manager April Ayers. COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas Pizza Hut associates accepting the Night Sky Friendly award are Joseph White and manager April Ayers. COURTESY PHOTO

Pizza Hut named ‘Night Sky Friendly’ business

News Staff
Thursday, January 23, 2025
The Lampasas Pizza Hut has been awarded the Night Sky Friendly designation by the Lampasas County Friends of the Night Sky.The parking lot and outside building lights provide safety for customers while reducing glare and light pollution – factors considered in the award selection.
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Mural ribbon cutting at Chamber of Commerce

News Staff
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Numerous community members came to the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center Tuesday morning to show their support for the city’s newest mural. “All roads lead to Lampasas” is the 15th mural to be painted by Vision Lampasas.
The Central Texas area just south of Lampasas received a light dusting of snow Tuesday – just enough to make some yearn for a snowy play day. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

The Central Texas area just south of Lampasas received a light dusting of snow Tuesday – just enough to make some yearn for a snowy play day. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Never rain on a kid's snowy parade

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Road conditions were safe enough to send Lampasas ISD students to school on Tuesday. In other parts of Central Texas, however, classes were canceled due to a sleet-wintry mix or snow – whatever we want to call it.

Program offered to help manage concerns about falls

News Staff
Monday, January 20, 2025
Do you or a family member have concerns about falling? Many older adults experience concerns and restrict their activities. “A Matter of Balance” is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels.“A Matter of Balance” includes eight sessions.
Delivering coats to Kline Whitis Elementary were Knights of Columbus members, from left, Rey Medrano, Bacillio Zamanegio and Jess Ramos; shown with school counselor Mandy Warren and Assistant Principal Tracie Chapa, who assisted with the donation. jim tracy | courtesy photo

Delivering coats to Kline Whitis Elementary were Knights of Columbus members, from left, Rey Medrano, Bacillio Zamanegio and Jess Ramos; shown with school counselor Mandy Warren and Assistant Principal Tracie Chapa, who assisted with the donation. jim tracy | courtesy photo

Knights of Columbus assists with needs for schoolchildren

News Staff
Monday, January 20, 2025
To help children in the community, the Knights of Columbus Council #6278 at St. Mary's Catholic Church recently purchased 72 winter jackets.

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.
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