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Santa’s comin’

News Staff
Monday, December 18, 2023
Maluafa Tafaoa, 4, returned to give Santa a big hug after sharing her Christmas wish list with him at Ajinomoto Foods during the Carol of Lights festival on Dec. 2. Some Lampasas and Lometa youngsters will share what they are wishing for in an upcoming edition of the Dispatch Record.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

Annual drive to benefit area children

News Staff
Monday, December 18, 2023
Benton Chiropractic Clinic held its 24th annual toy drive on Dec. 5. On that day, Dr. Craig Benton exchanged a toy for a chiropractic treatment. The toys are given to the Lampasas Volunteer Fire Department, which distributes them to children in need in the community.
Lampasas High School band director Eduardo Zambrano leads the Badger Band through marching practice earlier this fall. Nineteen LHS band students earned All-Region honors. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas High School band director Eduardo Zambrano leads the Badger Band through marching practice earlier this fall. Nineteen LHS band students earned All-Region honors. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

19 Badger Band members qualify for All-Region recognition

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Members of the Lampasas High School Badger Band competed in All-Region auditions at Fredericksburg High School on Saturday. A total of 19 LHS students earned the All-Region title, with 10 of those advancing to area competitions after the Christmas break.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lodge awards three members for their service

News Staff
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Masonic brothers stand alongside the three service award winners holding their certificates of achievements on Monday evening. Those receiving recognition, left to right, were Warren Bluntzer, 50 years; James Kincheloe, 60 years; and Billy Jack Garner, 70 years.
Lampasas High School’s December Paraprofessional of the Month is Beth Oestreich. Assistant Principal Ryan Race said Oestreich “works tirelessly throughout the year making sure our day-to-day operations run smoothly.” Oestreich is the campus technology specialist. COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas High School’s December Paraprofessional of the Month is Beth Oestreich. Assistant Principal Ryan Race said Oestreich “works tirelessly throughout the year making sure our day-to-day operations run smoothly.” Oestreich is the campus technology specialist. COURTESY PHOTO

High school announces its paraprofessionals of the month

News Staff
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Thirteen Lampasas County Farm Bureau members participated in the 90th annual Texas Farm Bureau Convention in Frisco. Not pictured: directors Mickey and Jani Edwards. courtesy photo

Thirteen Lampasas County Farm Bureau members participated in the 90th annual Texas Farm Bureau Convention in Frisco. Not pictured: directors Mickey and Jani Edwards. courtesy photo

Lampasas County Farm Bureau captures top awards at state convention

News Staff
Monday, December 11, 2023
Lampasas County Farm Bureau had a large delegation in attendance at the 90th annual Texas Farm Bureau Convention held Dec. 1-3 in Frisco.
The gingerbread entry from Lee and Tammy Martin was named winner in the adult division of the museum’s contest. Erick mitchell | dispatch record

The gingerbread entry from Lee and Tammy Martin was named winner in the adult division of the museum’s contest. Erick mitchell | dispatch record

Gingerbread House Contest winners announced

News Staff
Monday, December 11, 2023
The Gingerbread House decorating contest, sponsored by the Lampasas County Museum, took place during recent Carol of Lights festivities. Entries will remain on display until Dec. 16, when the museum closes before reopening after the first of the new year. Winners are listed below.
Music teacher and composer Neill Herndon offered a concert for the DRT chapter after its Christmas dinner last week. courtesy photo

Music teacher and composer Neill Herndon offered a concert for the DRT chapter after its Christmas dinner last week. courtesy photo

DRT Christmas program features concert by Neill Herndon

News Staff
Monday, December 11, 2023
Neill Herndon, a Killeen ISD music teacher, presented a piano concert last week for the Oran Milo Roberts Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas following its annual Christmas dinner.
JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Taxidermist honored for her work

News Staff
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Boyce Cabaniss, president of the Lampasas County Museum board, presents Wilma Loughmiller with a plaque expressing appreciation for her many donations and support of the museum. “Wilma has been a great friend of the Lampasas County Museum,” Cabaniss said in remarks at a brief ceremony Saturday.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD At left, Caroline Claude and Jessi Fields receive their sashes to designate them Snow Princess and Snow Queen, respectively.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD At left, Caroline Claude and Jessi Fields receive their sashes to designate them Snow Princess and Snow Queen, respectively.

Snow Queen court crowned

News Staff
Thursday, December 7, 2023
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