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Pictured left to right are speech and debate competitors Lamar Linton, Sholee Turner, Jewel Groves, coach Cheri Jay-Wienecke, Bao Nguyen, Liberty Potts and Wyatt Potts. COURTESY PHOTO

Pictured left to right are speech and debate competitors Lamar Linton, Sholee Turner, Jewel Groves, coach Cheri Jay-Wienecke, Bao Nguyen, Liberty Potts and Wyatt Potts. COURTESY PHOTO

Lometa speech, debate teams compete well at state UIL meet

Mason Hines
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Lometa Speech and Debate students are continuing the school’s legacy of competing at a high level during the UIL state championships. Although no Hornet brought home an individual championship, the combined efforts of the team helped give Lometa third-place state speech team honors.

L-M Club presents scholarships

News Staff
Thursday, May 23, 2024
On May 20, the L-M Garden & Civic Club held its last meeting before summer break.Laurie Davis conducted the business meeting. Club members brought plants for an in-house plant exchange.
Juliet Cardona displays the medal she received at the UIL State Academic Meet. Cardona took sixth in copy editing. courtesy photo

Juliet Cardona displays the medal she received at the UIL State Academic Meet. Cardona took sixth in copy editing. courtesy photo

Students earn hardware at UIL state meet

News Staff
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Lampasas was well represented at the UIL State Academic meet, held in Austin May 13-15.UIL Academics Coordinator/Speech and Debate coach Judith McGhee said several students came home with medals from the competition.
License plates from across the globe are displayed in the Lampasas County Tax Assessor-Collector’s office in the county annex building at 409 S. Pecan St. erick mitchell | Lampasas Dispatch Record

License plates from across the globe are displayed in the Lampasas County Tax Assessor-Collector’s office in the county annex building at 409 S. Pecan St. erick mitchell | Lampasas Dispatch Record

Historic license plates reside at county tax assessor's office

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, May 23, 2024
From Alabama to Wyoming, license plates from all 50 states are available for viewing at the Lampasas County Tax Assessor-Collector’s office.The collection is unique, according to Tax Assessor-Collector Betty Salinas.
Bruce Williams introduces fellow musicians Patrice Calixte, Douglas Harvey and Dr. Stephen Redfield as they prepare to perform “Quartets at the Keystone” for the audience at the Keystone Star Hotel ballroom during last year’s Lampasas Chamber Music Festival in June. file photo

Bruce Williams introduces fellow musicians Patrice Calixte, Douglas Harvey and Dr. Stephen Redfield as they prepare to perform “Quartets at the Keystone” for the audience at the Keystone Star Hotel ballroom during last year’s Lampasas Chamber Music Festival in June. file photo

Musical mosaic: second Chamber Music Festival slated to begin

Joycesarah Mccabe
Monday, May 20, 2024
The Lampasas County Chamber Music Festival, a cultural gem for the community, is set to captivate audiences with its highly anticipated musical series.This upcoming season promises a fusion of classical repertoire and innovative performances.
COURTESY | CITY OF LAMPASAS

COURTESY | CITY OF LAMPASAS

Hummel named Community Champion

News Staff
Monday, May 20, 2024
The Lampasas City Council last week recognized Brandon Hummel, center, as a Misti Talbert Community Champion. Hummel received several nominations for the honor based on his caring nature and selflessness.
Salvation Army volunteers work with Walmart employees to prepare snack bags for first responders who were on call during the total solar eclipse. courtesy photo

Salvation Army volunteers work with Walmart employees to prepare snack bags for first responders who were on call during the total solar eclipse. courtesy photo

Salvation Army volunteers provided assistance during April eclipse

News Staff
Monday, May 20, 2024
Many agencies and organizations helped with preparations for the April 8 solar eclipse event, including the Lampasas County Salvation Army.

sheep and goat auction

News Staff
Thursday, May 16, 2024
The May 9 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows.Total receipts: 2,874. Previous week: 2,366.Trends: Light kids $5 lower. Slaughter kids $5-$10 higher; slaughter nannies steady; replacement nannies also were steady.Wool lambs $5 higher; Dorper lambs and Barbado lambs $5-$10 higher.

Green Thumb Program to discuss ‘companion gardening’

News Staff
Thursday, May 16, 2024
The Highland Lakes Master Gardener Association will hold its next Green Thumb Program June 20 from 2-3 p.m. at the Burnet County AgriLife Extension Auditorium, 607 N. Vandeveer in Burnet.“Companion Gardening” will be presented by Martelle Luedecke, a gardening expert and professional photographer.
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