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Lemon cypress trees add interest and texture to this poinsettia display. courtesy photo | melindamyers.com

Lemon cypress trees add interest and texture to this poinsettia display. courtesy photo | melindamyers.com

Careful selection and care of living holiday plants will extend their beauty

Melinda Myers
Monday, December 16, 2024
Dress up a potted dwarf spruce, Norfolk Island pine, lemon cypress or topiary rosemary or lavender plant for the holidays and enjoy its beauty all year. Add a bit of garland and a few small ornaments for a festive effect.Norfolk Island pines have long been decked out and displayed for the holidays.
These specially designed ornaments feature a cut-out image of the entrance of Lampasas Public Library. Ornaments are on sale while supplies last. courTesy photo | lampasas public library

These specially designed ornaments feature a cut-out image of the entrance of Lampasas Public Library. Ornaments are on sale while supplies last. courTesy photo | lampasas public library

Library Foundation holds ornament fundraiser

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, December 16, 2024
The Lampasas Library Foundation is hosting an ornament fundraiser sale this holiday season.Ornaments are specially designed to represent the Lampasas Public Library.Sarah Gouak, a Lampasas Library Foundation board member, said this is the first year the board has organized this fundraiser.
Hundreds of area Career and Technology Education students came to Lampasas High School on Saturday to participate in a regional first responder competition. Local Texas DPS, EMS and other first responder personnel were present to assist in the competition. COURTESY PHOTO

Hundreds of area Career and Technology Education students came to Lampasas High School on Saturday to participate in a regional first responder competition. Local Texas DPS, EMS and other first responder personnel were present to assist in the competition. COURTESY PHOTO

LHS hosts regional CTE first responder competition

News Staff
Thursday, December 12, 2024

Lometa Hometown Christmas festivities set for Dec. 21

News Staff
Thursday, December 12, 2024
The city of Lometa will host its annual Lometa Hometown Christmas Parade and Festivities on Dec. 21.The parade will begin at 5:30 p.m., after a parade lineup at the Lometa show barn. Following the parade, community members are welcome to come to Lometa City Hall at 7 p.m. for holiday festivities.
Hims of Praise men’s chorus members are, from left to right, Bill Yick, Zane Lancaster, Trent Lancaster, Jim Rutland, Bryon Alexander and Clark Corbin. Courtesy photo

Hims of Praise men’s chorus members are, from left to right, Bill Yick, Zane Lancaster, Trent Lancaster, Jim Rutland, Bryon Alexander and Clark Corbin. Courtesy photo

Church to host a capella groups for Songfest 2024

News Staff
Monday, December 9, 2024
Two outstanding a capella singing groups are slated to perform for the community during a free concert.SONGFEST 2024 will take place Dec. 14 from 6-7:30 p.m. at First Street Church of Christ, 201 W. First St. in Lampasas.
The festive home of Casey and Kevin Smart is one of the stops on this year’s Christmas Tour of Homes. The home features cowboy-style decor and is sure to bring some western inspiration to those who visit. The Smarts’ home, along with the other Lampasas County residences, will be open for touring Sunday as part of the museum’s annual yuletide fundraiser. Tour tickets are available at the Lampasas County Museum or from any museum board member. joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

The festive home of Casey and Kevin Smart is one of the stops on this year’s Christmas Tour of Homes. The home features cowboy-style decor and is sure to bring some western inspiration to those who visit. The Smarts’ home, along with the other Lampasas County residences, will be open for touring Sunday as part of the museum’s annual yuletide fundraiser. Tour tickets are available at the Lampasas County Museum or from any museum board member. joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

Five homes to be featured on Tour of Homes

News Staff
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Lampasas County Museum’s annual Tour of Homes is set for Sunday afternoon from 1-5 p.m. Tickets are available from any museum board member, or they may be purchased Sunday at the museum.The Tour of Homes is an annual fundraiser for the museum.
Sheri Stone recreated the butter turkey that Kathryn Butler used to make for many, many years for the L-M Garden Club’s Thanksgiving feast. courtesy photo

Sheri Stone recreated the butter turkey that Kathryn Butler used to make for many, many years for the L-M Garden Club’s Thanksgiving feast. courtesy photo

L-M Garden Club celebrates Thanksgiving; Christmas party scheduled

News Staff
Thursday, December 5, 2024
On Nov. 18, the L-M Garden and Civic Club held its annual Thanksgiving feast at the Club building.All members brought potluck dishes to be enjoyed among the group of members, former members, friends and family. Decorations were provided by Cat Morrison. Great fellowship ensued.
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