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Erick Mitchell| Dispatch record Students speak with a representative from Whataburger during Wednesday’s job fair about possible career options.

Erick Mitchell| Dispatch record Students speak with a representative from Whataburger during Wednesday’s job fair about possible career options.

LHS hosts job fair for upperclassmen

Erick Mitchell
Monday, March 4, 2024
Lampasas High School juniors and seniors had the opportunity to explore possible career opportunities during the school’s annual job fair last Wednesday.More than 15 employers were present to speak with students. The event was supported by Workforce Solutions of Central Texas.
courtesy photo | city of Lampasas

courtesy photo | city of Lampasas

Community garden advocate honored

News Staff
Monday, March 4, 2024
Janet Crozier was honored Feb. 26 with the Misti Talbert Community Champion Award for her efforts in establishing and growing the Lampasas Community Gardens. She is pictured here, center, standing next to her daughter who made the nomination and members of the Lampasas City Council.

Farm Bureau establishes Panhandle relief fund

News Staff
Monday, March 4, 2024
Texas Farm Bureau has established the Texas Panhandle Wildfire Relief Fund to assist farmers and ranchers affected by the wildfires burning through the Panhandle area. More than 1 million acres have burned, causing devastation to towns, families and agriculture.
A great way to preserve the nutrition and fresh taste of gardengrown green beans is to can them in a pressure canner. These green beans have just been canned, and once the rings are sealed they will be ready to be stored for later use. joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

A great way to preserve the nutrition and fresh taste of gardengrown green beans is to can them in a pressure canner. These green beans have just been canned, and once the rings are sealed they will be ready to be stored for later use. joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

Preserving traditions

Joycesarah Mccabe
Thursday, February 29, 2024
In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in interest regarding canning, food preservation and reducing food waste. Several factors contribute to this growing trend, the first being the liberal use of preservatives and additives in commercially processed food.
Rattlesnakes are the stars of the Lometa Diamondback Jubilee festival held annually in the spring. Experts are concerned the numbers will be lower this year, as fewer hunters enter the field. file photol | dispatch record

Rattlesnakes are the stars of the Lometa Diamondback Jubilee festival held annually in the spring. Experts are concerned the numbers will be lower this year, as fewer hunters enter the field. file photol | dispatch record

Snake forecast grim for annual jubilee

Mason Hines
Monday, February 26, 2024
Lometa’s annual Diamondback Jubilee is a town tradition that has been threatened by a subpar number of rattlesnakes in the county. The snakes usually are showcased at the event.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

Student earns class champion

News Staff
Monday, February 26, 2024
Lampasas FFA member Saige Koger had a successful day last week at the San Antonio barrow show. She placed third with her animal in the crossbred class and was named champion exhibitor in the certified Texas-bred class. Koger is a senior at Lampasas High School.
Words of affirmation were written on Megan Hanson’s coffee cup on the day she needed It most. courtesy photo

Words of affirmation were written on Megan Hanson’s coffee cup on the day she needed It most. courtesy photo

Words of care

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, February 26, 2024
A Kempner woman who gives away letters of affirmation recently received a return of the favor on Valentine’s Day. Megan Hanson said for the last four to five months, she’s been handing out letters of affirmation to random strangers in an effort to spread love and positivity.
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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