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Kempner VFD volunteers Collin Martin, Steven Martin and Norine Martin are pictured left to right serving guests at the Kempner VFD BBQ and Auction in the spring of 2023. FILE PHOTO

Kempner VFD volunteers Collin Martin, Steven Martin and Norine Martin are pictured left to right serving guests at the Kempner VFD BBQ and Auction in the spring of 2023. FILE PHOTO

Kempner VFD seeks sponsors, donations for annual barbecue

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, February 22, 2024
The Kempner Volunteer Fire Department will host its 44th annual BBQ and Auction/Raffle fundraiser on April 27. The department is seeking commitments for dessert and auction item donations, as well as sponsors for the event.
THE THINGS THAT MATTER BY JOYCESARAH MCCABE

THE THINGS THAT MATTER BY JOYCESARAH MCCABE

Don't get eaten alive!

Joycesarah Mccabe
Thursday, February 22, 2024
If there is one thing most people can agree on, it is that the world has changed. Not only is it different from the one we grew up knowing, no matter what year that was, but the world continues to reshape itself at a dizzying pace.
Heston and Stevie McBride have stayed active in the Lampasas County Young Farmers & Ranchers organization. The McBrides are past state winners of the Excellence in Agriculture contest, and he is the incoming president for Lampasas County Farm Bureau. They are pictured with their young son in 2021 after being chosen Excellence in Agriculture winners. file photo

Heston and Stevie McBride have stayed active in the Lampasas County Young Farmers & Ranchers organization. The McBrides are past state winners of the Excellence in Agriculture contest, and he is the incoming president for Lampasas County Farm Bureau. They are pictured with their young son in 2021 after being chosen Excellence in Agriculture winners. file photo

Lampasas County Young Farmers and Ranchers

Joycesarah Mccabe
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
In 1950, there were more than 40,000 American farmers and ranchers between the ages of 25 and 34. As of the last census of agriculture, that number has fallen to 18,000. However, the number of people needing food has not fallen but has increased.
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Educators honored at Taylor Creek

News Staff
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Clay Phillips of Farm Bureau Insurance offered mugs and gift cards to recognize the January educators of the month at Taylor Creek Elementary School.
The Lometa Baptist Church sanctuary and worship space was renovated recently. courtesy photo

The Lometa Baptist Church sanctuary and worship space was renovated recently. courtesy photo

Lometa Baptist Church plans for growth, welcomes new pastor

Mason Hines
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Change can be difficult for any organization. For First Baptist Church in Lometa, multiple changes have left the congregation in a place of excitement and growth for 2024. These changes include the addition of a new head pastor and renovated worship space.
LHS automotive students, left to right, Sean Smith, Ryan Dane and Shawn Roberts are advancing to the Skills USA Texas state competition in April with their Scorpion go-kart build. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

LHS automotive students, left to right, Sean Smith, Ryan Dane and Shawn Roberts are advancing to the Skills USA Texas state competition in April with their Scorpion go-kart build. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

LHS automotive trio qualifies for state

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Lampasas High School automotive students Ryan Dane, Shawn Roberts and Sean Smith will advance to the Skills USA Texas state competition in April for their work on a Scorpion go-kart. At the Skills USA Texas District 10 meet on Feb.
Dorinda Barrett holds the coloring book she wrote and illustrated as she poses next to the museum display case. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Dorinda Barrett holds the coloring book she wrote and illustrated as she poses next to the museum display case. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Museum to display artifacts from era of 1397 eclipse

Joycesarah Mccabe
Thursday, February 15, 2024
As the time draws near for the April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse, the Lampasas County Museum has a new exhibit to mark the event. The exhibit is set to open today.
Happy Golden Valentine's Day to Darrell and Connie Feemster, who say sometimes they have to agree to disagree, but no matter what they continue to pull in the same direction. joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

Happy Golden Valentine's Day to Darrell and Connie Feemster, who say sometimes they have to agree to disagree, but no matter what they continue to pull in the same direction. joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

Celebrating a Golden Valentine's Day

Joycesarah Mccabe
Monday, February 12, 2024
Darrell and Connie Feemster still look at one another and smile. And they do it often. They've been practicing that since at least 1973, when they stood at an altar and promised to love and cherish one another for as long as they live. 'People will often say, ‘How do you know when you're in love?

Board OKs calender, talks upgrades for Taylor Creek

Erick Mitchell
Monday, February 12, 2024
The Lampasas Independent School District calendar for the 2024-2025 school year has been set. Trustees approved the new school calendar in the regular board meeting held Feb. 5. Also, board members received a short presentation of drone footage taken from above Taylor Creek Elementary School.
For many years, Office Manager Brenda Smith has been the first face to greet customers at the Dispatch Record office. courtesy photo

For many years, Office Manager Brenda Smith has been the first face to greet customers at the Dispatch Record office. courtesy photo

Remembering Brenda Smith

Joycesarah Mccabe
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Some 30 years ago, a young woman walked into the Lampasas Dispatch Record office and started her new job. She was a fledgling mom who found herself single and desired to do what she needed to do to provide a good life for herself and her little girl.
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