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courtesy photo | melindamyers.com Soil testing can be used to evaluate fertilization practices and diagnose problems in lawns and gardens.

courtesy photo | melindamyers.com Soil testing can be used to evaluate fertilization practices and diagnose problems in lawns and gardens.

Grow healthier gardens with the help of a soil test

Melinda Myers
Monday, November 4, 2024
Soil is the foundation of a healthy garden, but let’s be honest; most gardeners don’t like spending time, energy and money on it. It’s more fun to show off pretty flowers or share tasty vegetables.
courtesy photo

courtesy photo

Lometa hosts Halloween event

News Staff
Monday, November 4, 2024
Police Chief Ronnie Strain and his wife, Christina, stand outside their table at Lometa’s annual Trunk or Treat on Thursday. More than 100 children attended the Halloween event at Lometa Regional Park.
Leah Phillips, left, and Elijah Copeland smile as they walk around the square during the annual Squared Silly event last week. hunter king | Dispatch record

Leah Phillips, left, and Elijah Copeland smile as they walk around the square during the annual Squared Silly event last week. hunter king | Dispatch record

Squared Silly Costume Contest winners announced

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Squared Silly activities included a costume contest for various ages, sponsored by Lampasas Nursing & Rehab. Winners names, as submitted, follow.Age 0-11 months1. Sunny Witcher as Jessie from “Toy Story”2. Koy Oncken as a gnome3. Kennedy Bradley as a Hershey Kiss chocolate candy Age 12-23 months1.

Lometa Veterans Day event set

Mason Hines
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Lometa ISD will honor military veterans on Nov. 8 in a ceremony at the school’s gymnasium. The program will begin at 9:30 a.m. and will offer a variety of tributes to servicemen and women.Cynthia Kirby will direct the Lometa elementary choir during the event.

Church to host special praise service

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Central Christian Church in Lampasas invites area residents to join the congregation for a special time of worship and praise with Randy and Tracy Morgan. The duo will lead in a praise service Sunday at 10:45 a.m. at the church, 204 S. Broad St.
TREVOR ZLOMKE | COURTES Y PHOTO

TREVOR ZLOMKE | COURTES Y PHOTO

Clothing donation benefits local center

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2024
New Beginning of Restoration and Hope took delivery of 640 articles of clothing from Masons with the Mt. Horeb Council No. 41 in Mahomet and Saratoga Lodge No. 546 in Lampasas. Several collection points in Lampasas included Rollo Insurance, Blends and Saratoga Lodge.
TeREsa Thornton | dispatch record

TeREsa Thornton | dispatch record

Title company open for business

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Lampasas Texas Title celebrated its grand opening at 414 S. Live Oak. Holding the ceremonial scissors for the ribbon-cutting event is Ellie Orlando, surrounded by family members, friends and chamber of commerce representatives.
This building on East Fourth Street was completed in 2024.

This building on East Fourth Street was completed in 2024.

Commercial building owner seeks tenants; incentives offered

News Staff
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
The owner of a new commercial building at 1009 E. Fourth St. in Lampasas is seeking input from local residents and prospective tenants on the type of businesses they want to occupy two office sites.“Tell us what you want to see here,” Rob McGraw said. “What does Lampasas need?
Mark Jennings lost his life in the line of duty. courtesy photo

Mark Jennings lost his life in the line of duty. courtesy photo

Organization helps heroes through hunting

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, October 28, 2024
Alocal nonprofit is honoring military service families through guided hunts and seeking the public’s help.Hill Country Heroes, a Lampasas-based nonprofit organization, is working to host a hunting excursion for a Texas teen who has lost a parent.
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