CEMETERY ASSOCIATIONS
Townsen Cemetery Association
Townsen Cemetery Association will hold a meeting Aug. 4 at 2:30 p.m. at the Adamsville Community Center, 174 County Road 3750.
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Life
Charles Edwards, right, was inducted into the Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas Hall of Fame on July 26. He is pictured here with 2021 Hall of Fame inductee Dr. Steven “Doc” Forsythe at the honors reception. COURTESY PHOTO
Ag Hall of Fame inductees include two with Lampasas ties
Joseph Neuenschwander
Two former ag teachers from the area were inducted this summer into the Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas Hall of Fame.Former Lampasas High School teacher Charles Edwards and former Burnet High School ag instructor Joe Vann, brother of LHS ag teacher Judy Hail, were the local inductees.
Monday, July 29, 2024
Even something as simple as growing flowers has the potential to bring out the hero in each of us. joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record
We're all young enough to have a hero
Joycesarah Mccabe
When we think of heroes, our minds usually settle on a fun fictional character like the Lone Ranger, Superman, Captain America or others like them. We might also think of a person who commits a courageous act that saves others from harm or even death. Those are indeed heroes, and we need them.
Monday, July 29, 2024
Mr. Whiskers is one of the cats that is up for adoption at the Lampasas Animal Shelter. A population of feral cats can be a challenge for a community due to high rates of reproduction. JOSEPH NEUENSCHWANDER | LAMPASAS DISPATCH RECORD
Nonprofit helps animal shelter with feral cat population
Joseph Neuenschwander
Feral cat colonies can be a nuisance and health concern. One positive case of rabies in Lampasas County was reported within the last month and a half.When rabies is found in a feral cat colony, the entire colony must be euthanized.
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Clayton Tucker has now donated one gallon. COURTESY PHOTO
Red Cross blood drive collects needed units to save lives
News Staff
Donors at the recent American Red Cross Community Blood Drive in Lampasas contributed 53 units to help save lives of those in critical need of blood.Donations were taken from 46 area residents, and eight of those were Power Red donors, drive coordinator Wanda Lang said.
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Klose family to hold 103rd annual reunion
Jan Klose
The Klose family will celebrate more than a century of family gatherings when members meet Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the First Street Church of Christ Fellowship Hall for their 103rd family reunion.
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Tips on avoiding ‘catfish’ scams
News Staff
AARP officials offer the following advice for recognizing and avoiding a “catfishing” scam – when someone uses a fake identity to trick a person into establishing an online relationship.
Monday, July 22, 2024
Scammers are hard to prosecute, but consumers do have some protection
Scammers are hard to prosecute, but consumers do have some protection
Joseph Neuenschwander
The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center reported last year that more than 101,000 people over the age of 60 were affected by internet scams in 2023. The amount of money lost from these scams averaged $33,915.
Monday, July 22, 2024
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Vista Real Estate donates to Badger Builders
News Staff
On Friday, Vista Real Estate Lampasas staff presented Creating Badger Builders, an area non-profit organization dedicated to assisting Lampasas ISD Career and Technical Education students, with a check of $8,141.
Monday, July 22, 2024
Lometa Meet the Teacher nights scheduled
Mason Hines
Lometa ISD will welcome students and teachers back for the new school year with two meet the staff nights, which will take place on July 30 and Aug. 1.The annual event, sponsored by the Lometa Lions Club, will include pulled pork sandwich meals both nights.Each night will begin with a meal at 6 p.m.
Monday, July 22, 2024