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LAFTA engages children in the arts during annual event

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Taylor Brayton gets his forehead painted by Lampasas High School student Hayden McKee during the Lampasas Association for the Arts’ Arts in the Park for Kids event on Saturday.Local youth and adults took part in all kinds of arts and crafts at the annual LAFTA event.
bob caughron | courtesy photo

bob caughron | courtesy photo

Lodge presents community award

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Saratoga Masonic Lodge #546 of Lampasas presented David Holloman, at left, the Community Builders Award for 2026. The presentation was made April 16.
Bridge players, clockwise from bottom left, Debra Hull, Christine Vann, Tom Casbeer and Barbara Hampton were among those who gathered for Community Bridge. The next play date is May 11. COURTESY PHOT0

Bridge players, clockwise from bottom left, Debra Hull, Christine Vann, Tom Casbeer and Barbara Hampton were among those who gathered for Community Bridge. The next play date is May 11. COURTESY PHOT0

Community Bridge draws large group of card players

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Community Bridge met April 13 with six tables of players competing. Margaret Oberender took first place, Martha Barrett was second, and Jim Hutchinson came in third.High round was claimed by Carolyn Anderson and Margaret Oberender. The slam prize went unclaimed for the second month in a row.

Central Texas chorus wins medals at Houston competition

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Chisholm Trail Chorus, the premier women’s a cappella group in Central Texas, garnered three major awards at a regional contest recently in Houston.The group earned First Place Division A; Third Place overall; and Most Improved in the competition among eight choruses from Texas and Louisiana.
Holly Hines, at right, garnered the Best in Show Award for her arrangement using dark-purple ranunculus. Sheri Stone presented the award on behalf of the L-M Garden and Civic Club. COURTESY PHOT0

Holly Hines, at right, garnered the Best in Show Award for her arrangement using dark-purple ranunculus. Sheri Stone presented the award on behalf of the L-M Garden and Civic Club. COURTESY PHOT0

L-M Garden Club holds annual flower show

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
On the evening of April 20, L-M Garden and Civic Club held its annual Flower Show. Although it was a wet, cold and windy evening, there were many entries and members enjoyed lots of fun.
This image submitted by Guide to Lampasas photo contest winner Cyndee Taresh shows horses roaming in an alley of cedar trees. CYNDEE TARESH |COURTESY PHOT0

This image submitted by Guide to Lampasas photo contest winner Cyndee Taresh shows horses roaming in an alley of cedar trees. CYNDEE TARESH |COURTESY PHOT0

Newest Guide to Lampasas magazine makes its debut

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Today’s edition of the Dispatch Record includes a copy of the 2026-2027 Guide to Lampasas & Surrounding Areas. The magazine is a premier product of the newspaper and celebrates all that Lampasas County and its communities have to offer.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

LHS One-Act Play ready to ‘break a leg’ at regional round

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Lampasas High School UIL One-Act Play performers stand on stage after advancing to the regional round of the competition on April 7. Students Royce Clary (best technician), Cale Wheeler (all-star cast), and Kenzie Stone (best performer) were recognized for their regional efforts.
This patio is transformed into an outdoor oasis and entertainment area. COURTESY PHOTO | MELINDAMYERS.COM

This patio is transformed into an outdoor oasis and entertainment area. COURTESY PHOTO | MELINDAMYERS.COM

Transform patio into outdoor oasis

Melinda Myers
Monday, April 20, 2026
You don’t need much space to create a bit of paradise on the balcony, patio or deck.Fill the space with a collection of plants that provide texture, color and privacy.Then add comfortable seating, a fountain and lighting for additional ambiance and relaxation.
COURTESY PHOTO | K DIGITAL PRO

COURTESY PHOTO | K DIGITAL PRO

Prom royalty named

News Staff
Monday, April 20, 2026
Johnnie Lewis, left, and Zimri Vergara were selected Prom Queen and Prom King during Lampasas High School festivities April 11 at W.M. Brook Park. Rain showers held off long enough for most couples to make the promenade over the bridge and through the park.
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