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Mason Hines | dispatch record

Mason Hines | dispatch record

Facing south

Mason Hines
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Hunting for rattlesnakes is not an uncommon hobby in Texas. Numerous cities across the Lone Star State host roundups of some kind to showcase the venomous reptile, but the amount of snakes caught has dropped in recent years.
The bluebonnets might be gone, but the wildflower season continues on strong. joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

The bluebonnets might be gone, but the wildflower season continues on strong. joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

What the wildflowers teach us

Joycesarah Mccabe
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Every year, many of us make a happy fuss about the bluebonnets. After all, they are our state flower and a create a magnificent sight when they bloom.As I write this, it is May, and the bluebonnets have faded into yesterday. However, we now have masses of different flowers taking their place.
This photo offers an inside look at one of Gerald Weber’s handcrafted Kendrick Amplifiers. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

This photo offers an inside look at one of Gerald Weber’s handcrafted Kendrick Amplifiers. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Gerald Weber: Remembering the tube amplifier maker

Erick Mitchell
Monday, May 6, 2024
Gerald Weber had a knack for creating the perfect sound with his Kendrick Amplifiers that have been used by star musicians like Eric Clapton and Willie Nelson. Weber, a Kempner resident, died April 17 at the age of 71 after a bout with cancer.
The flute section of the Lampasas Middle School Beginner Band performs “Guiro Hero” during the annual spring concert on Thursday. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

The flute section of the Lampasas Middle School Beginner Band performs “Guiro Hero” during the annual spring concert on Thursday. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Band shines at Spring Concert

News Staff
Monday, May 6, 2024
joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record Billy James and Marilyn James stand on one side of the clothing sorting table folding T-shirts, while Frieda Gayheart stands on the other side and assists.

joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record Billy James and Marilyn James stand on one side of the clothing sorting table folding T-shirts, while Frieda Gayheart stands on the other side and assists.

Lampasas Mission: dedicated to the restoration and healing of individuals, families

Joycesarah Mccabe
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Karla Miller is a woman committed to serving others, and she's not the only one. The volunteers who walk through the doors of the Lampasas Mission do so because they want to make a difference in the lives of others.

Browning Garden Club extends invitation to annual flower show

News Staff
Thursday, May 2, 2024
The Browning Community Garden Club will hold its annual flower show Saturday at the First Street Church of Christ Family Life Center in Lampasas. The show is free to the public and will be open from 2-4 p.m.This show is a National Garden Club standard flower show and will consist of five divisions.

Pecan Field Day set for May 6 in San Saba

News Staff
Monday, April 29, 2024
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the San Saba County Pecan Growers Association will host the annual Pecan Field Day on Monday at the San Saba Civic Center, 1190 Thomas Stewart Dr.Registration will begin at 8 a.m., with the program to start at 9 a.m. Registration at the door is $70.
Kempner Volunteer Fire Department volunteers Casey Chapman and Alex Hansen, left and second from left, serve hungry fundraiser attendees at the annual BBQ and Auction event on Saturday. The fundraiser regularly garners thousands of dollars for fire department equipment, operation and training. gabriela sangache | dispatch record

Kempner Volunteer Fire Department volunteers Casey Chapman and Alex Hansen, left and second from left, serve hungry fundraiser attendees at the annual BBQ and Auction event on Saturday. The fundraiser regularly garners thousands of dollars for fire department equipment, operation and training. gabriela sangache | dispatch record

Kempner VFD annual BBQ and Auction draws large crowd

News Staff
Monday, April 29, 2024

Lampasas ISD to offer summer meals for students

News Staff
Monday, April 29, 2024
Lampasas ISD Nutrition Services will offer healthy, no-cost summer meals to children ages 18 and younger and enrolled students with disabilities up to 21 years old.The summer meal program kicks off at Hanna Springs Elementary School on May 21, with breakfast served from 7:30-9:30 a.m.
Lampasas County District Clerk Edith Wagner Harrison is among the officials across the state being considered for recognition as District Clerk of the Year. She recently was named Region 5 District Clerk for 2024. courtesy photo

Lampasas County District Clerk Edith Wagner Harrison is among the officials across the state being considered for recognition as District Clerk of the Year. She recently was named Region 5 District Clerk for 2024. courtesy photo

District clerk earns regional honor, qualifies for state recognition

News Staff
Monday, April 29, 2024
Lampasas County District Clerk Edith Wagner Harrison has been named Region 5 District Clerk of the Year for 2024.The honor was presented April 19 at the annual Spring Region 5 meeting of the County District Clerks’ Association of Texas, held in Brownwood.
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