Life

Pre-eclipse party coming to Lampasas downtown square

Erick Mitchell
Monday, April 1, 2024
Lampasas County residents and incoming visitors for the 2024 total solar eclipse will be treated to a free concert on April 7 from 6:30-10 p.m. at the downtown courthouse square.Attendees will be able to enjoy music by the Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys, under the direction of Jason Roberts.
Clovia and Tommy Ketchum of Bend spent three days in Washington, D.C. recently visiting with policymakers about critical issues facing the agriculture industry. courtesy photo

Clovia and Tommy Ketchum of Bend spent three days in Washington, D.C. recently visiting with policymakers about critical issues facing the agriculture industry. courtesy photo

Ketchums travel to Young Farmer meetings in nation’s capital

News Staff
Monday, April 1, 2024
On a recent trip to Washington, D.C., San Saba County Young Farmer member Clovia Ketchum – who serves as national president for the organization – and her husband Tommy, who is president-elect for 2025, met with several committees on agriculture and ag-related matters.
Pictured at the Capitol District GFWC Spring Convention in Round Rock are, from left to right, Margaret Oberender, Shanna Sibberson, Amy McDaniel, Juliann Chaney, incoming Texas President Barbara Harvey, Gulay Allison-Nart and Diane Davis. COURTESY PHOTO

Pictured at the Capitol District GFWC Spring Convention in Round Rock are, from left to right, Margaret Oberender, Shanna Sibberson, Amy McDaniel, Juliann Chaney, incoming Texas President Barbara Harvey, Gulay Allison-Nart and Diane Davis. COURTESY PHOTO

March meeting of 36 Club includes program on gardening

News Staff
Thursday, March 28, 2024
The 36 Club had a presentation in March by Janet Crozier of the Lampasas Community Gardens. She has decades of gardening experience and was the impetus behind establishment of the community gardens in Campbell Park.
Officers of the Straley Cemetery Association are, from left, Cynthia Evans, Sandra Doyle, Joyce Straley, Wanda Lang, Roland Lang, Clint Lang, Bobby Witcher and Don Jones.

Officers of the Straley Cemetery Association are, from left, Cynthia Evans, Sandra Doyle, Joyce Straley, Wanda Lang, Roland Lang, Clint Lang, Bobby Witcher and Don Jones.

Straley Cemetery receives historical marker

News Staff
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Straley Cemetery near Adamsville has been honored with a Texas Historical Marker. The unveiling took place at the end of March with members of the Straley family and the cemetery association in attendance.Straley Cemetery is one of the largest rural cemeteries in Lampasas County.
Kyle Peebles is a woman with plenty of grit. Here, she brands a calf while her husband holds the rope tight on horseback and her son keeps the calf still. joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

Kyle Peebles is a woman with plenty of grit. Here, she brands a calf while her husband holds the rope tight on horseback and her son keeps the calf still. joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

The power of grit

Joycesarah Mccabe
Thursday, March 28, 2024
There are those in life who get their share of hardship and low blows plus extra, and yet they keep going.My friend Kyle Peebles is one of those.

McDonald’s to help raise funds for local 100 Club

News Staff
Monday, March 25, 2024
On Friday, McDonald’s restaurants across Central Texas will hold a fundraiser to support local 100 Club chapters in their mission to provide financial support to family members of law enforcement officers and firefighters killed or seriously injured in the line of duty.
Egg hunts have become a common and fun practice in American Easter celebrations. courtesy photo | EasterStockphotos.com

Egg hunts have become a common and fun practice in American Easter celebrations. courtesy photo | EasterStockphotos.com

Easter events ahead for Lampasas families

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, March 25, 2024
With Easter Sunday right around the corner, a handful of public Easter celebrations will be held in the Lampasas area with activities for the whole family.March 29Lily Springs Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is hosting an Easter egg hunt from 10 a.m. to noon.

Jubilee royalty to be crowned Saturday

News Staff
Monday, March 25, 2024
The Diamondback Jubilee kicks off this week, and several contestants are vying for the honor of representing the festival and its rodeo.Queen, duchess and princess categories are offered this year.
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