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.

Upcoming pool events make a splash

Upcoming events at Lampasas pools will offer families a chance to cool down and make a splash into summertime fun.DIVE-IN MOVIE The city of Lampasas Parks & Recreation Department will host its annual Dive-In Movie Night at Hanna Springs Pool on June 15 from 8-10 p.m. The film will be “Shark Tale.

June packed with fun, family events at Lampasas Public Library

The calendar of the Lampasas Public Library is chock-full of family friendly events for the month of June.Today, the library will host a “Magic Show with John O'Bryant” at 10 a.m.See the list of upcoming events as follows: June 10 - Library Story Time and Space Camp at 10 a.m.

NEWSMAKERS

The following area students received degrees during the 2024 spring semester at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville:• Kenady Vandiver, who graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in biology.• Araina Clay, who earned a Bachelor of Science in psychology.