Program slated on rainwater collection systems

With the threat of drought lurking in the background for Central Texas, many are finding ways to use water more wisely.

Lampasas members compete at Texas 4-H roundup

Several 4-H members from Lampasas County participated at Texas 4-H Roundup in Bryan/College Station June 3-6. The roundup is the pinnacle event for all of Texas 4-H.

Snow Queen winner to compete at Miss Texas pageant in Houston

Vera-Rose Johnson is set to show off her talents at the Miss Texas pageant in Houston this weekend, held at The Royal Sonesta.In December, Johnson was named Snow Queen in the local pageant’s intermediate division and claimed the Humanitarian Award. Now, Johnson will seek the title of Miss Texas.

DAR chapter names new officers

Llano Uplift Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has installed its officers for 2024-2026.

Newsmakers

university of maryland global campusNorriel Fahie of Kempner was named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2024 term at University of Maryland Global Campus.To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earn a grade-point average of at least 3.

Sheep and Goat auction

The June 6 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows.Total receipts: 4,138.Previous week: 4,031.Trends: Light kids $5-$10 lower. Slaughter kids steady; slaughter nannies steady to $5 lower; replacement nannies $10 higher.

TxDOT seal coat project scheduled to begin this week

The Texas Department of Transportation has a contractor that will begin the annual seal-coat application work in Lampasas County.Seal coat is a thin protective layer of asphalt and rock that helps extend the life of the roadway.

Lometa to throw Independence Day bash on July 4th weekend

The city of Lometa will celebrate America’s birthday on July 6 at the Lometa Regional Park with numerous family-friendly activities for residents to take part in.The Independence Day block party will include a cornhole tournament, barbecue cookoff, fireworks and more.

Student program made a difference for Dispatch Record writer

One of the most unique aspects of a small school is the hands-on learning experience students can receive. The ability to have help with a subject in a setting where they can get one-on-one guidance from a teacher is truly priceless.

Lometa after-school program on the rocks

Lometa ISD is facing a tough decision, as a lack of funding is threatening to leave the school with a much more constricted afterschool program -- or perhaps none at all.The after-school program, which has been in place in some fashion since 2005, has served as a safety net for students.