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Joseph Neuenschwader will intern with the Dispatch Record this summer. hunter king | dispatch record

Joseph Neuenschwader will intern with the Dispatch Record this summer. hunter king | dispatch record

Dispatch Record welcomes Badger grad to summer staff

News Staff
Thursday, June 27, 2024
ED ITOR ’S NOTE: Joseph Neuenschwander is a 2024 Lampasas High School graduate and a recent addition to the Dispatch Record staff as an intern through the Scripps Howard Emerging Journalism Fund program.by joseph neuenschwander dispatch RecordIlike to be called Joe.
The extended McMahan family enjoyed celebrating its 50-year reunion in Lampasas. Courtesy photo

The extended McMahan family enjoyed celebrating its 50-year reunion in Lampasas. Courtesy photo

McMahans mark 50th year of gathering in Lampasas for reunions

News Staff
Thursday, June 27, 2024
George Adam McMahan, a fifthgeneration McMahan originally from Ireland, and his wife Sara Ellen Putman came from Georgia in 1900, settled in McGregor, Texas and then relocated to the Star, Moline and Lometa areas.

Kinsey-Coskrey families to celebrate 90th reunion

News Staff
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Descendants of early Coryell County pioneer families – the Kinseys and the Coskreys – will gather for their reunion July 12-14. This marks the 90th year since the reunion first started.The family will gather for food and fellowship on July 12 at the Senior Citizen Center in Gatesville.

Spring Ho Decorating Contest kicks off July 5

News Staff
Monday, June 24, 2024
Courtyard Square Association once again will sponsor a Spring Ho Floor/Window Decorating Contest to promote the city’s biggest festival of the year.The 2024 Spring Ho theme is “Where we’re always glad you came.” It is a takeoff from the theme song of the popular 1980s sitcom “Cheers.

Clothing drive resumes

News Staff
Monday, June 24, 2024
Saratoga Masonic Lodge #546 is holding a clothing drive from now through Sept. 20 to collect new or gently used clothing.Donations will be given to New Beginning of Restoration and Hope, a Lampasas-based non-profit community outreach organization.All clothing should be clean when donated.

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Angelo State University
Monday, June 24, 2024
Cynthia Parker of Lometa is one of 160 Angelo State University Rams and Rambelles student-athletes who have been named to the Lone Star Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll for their academic performance during the spring 2024 semester.To be eligible, student-athletes must have a minimum 3.
Kenneth Frazier will serve as the new principal at the Lometa School this year. courtesy photo

Kenneth Frazier will serve as the new principal at the Lometa School this year. courtesy photo

New principal to begin school year at Lometa ISD

Mason Hines
Thursday, June 20, 2024
Lometa Independent School District’s new hire as principal said he is excited to continue the academic and personal success of students within the district.Kenneth Frazier has been a teacher and administrator with experience at five different schools over his 18 years as an educator.

Hanna Springs pool to host ‘Teen Scene’ this month

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, June 20, 2024
The city of Lampasas is set to host a “Teen Scene” event, offering Lampasas County teenagers exclusive access to the Hanna Springs Swimming Pool on June 29.Teenagers between 13-17 years of age will be able to access the Hanna Springs pool from 7-9 p.m.The cost to attend the event is $5 per person.
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