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The 2023 Snow Queen Court waves to the crowd during the Carol of Lights Holidazzle Parade on Saturday. The Snow Queen Court was selected earlier that day during a pageant at the courthouse bandstand. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

The 2023 Snow Queen Court waves to the crowd during the Carol of Lights Holidazzle Parade on Saturday. The Snow Queen Court was selected earlier that day during a pageant at the courthouse bandstand. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Carol of Lights shines at Courthouse Square

News Staff
Monday, December 4, 2023
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Museum holds annual tree and gingerbread contests

News Staff
Monday, December 4, 2023
The Lampasas County Museum hosted its annual Christmas tree decorating contest and gingerbread house contest, as well as a bake sale. The contest entries were on display over the weekend during the annual Carol of Lights.
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Open hands or closed fists

Joycesarah Mccabe
Monday, December 4, 2023
While at the grocery store recently, I overheard two ladies discussing a pie. One was 'offended' that someone else was baking the pie she had always brought to the family gathering. 'That is MY pie and MY recipe,' I heard her say.
joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record One of the beautiful homes to be featured in this year’s Christmas Tour of Homes is Creekside Retreat, a sprawling 3,500-square-foot home that recently has become a vacation rental property. This and four other properties will be open for touring Sunday from 1-5 p.m. Tour tickets are available at the Lampasas County Museum for $15 a person.

joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record One of the beautiful homes to be featured in this year’s Christmas Tour of Homes is Creekside Retreat, a sprawling 3,500-square-foot home that recently has become a vacation rental property. This and four other properties will be open for touring Sunday from 1-5 p.m. Tour tickets are available at the Lampasas County Museum for $15 a person.

Five properties deck the halls for the holidays

News Staff
Thursday, November 30, 2023
The Lampasas County Museum’s Tour of Homes offers an inside look at some of the city’s interesting and inviting properties, with a nod to the historical. Theme for this year’s celebration is “A Sesquicentennial Christmas.” Lampasas is concluding its 150th anniversary as a city.

Sun Festival scheduled for April in Lometa

Mason Hines
Thursday, November 30, 2023
As this year begins to wind down and ushers in the holiday season, people already have begun planning ahead for next spring’s total solar eclipse. The eclipse, dubbed the “Great North American Eclipse,” will pass over parts of Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Bicycles and toys for older children are on the wish list of the Lampasas Fire Department this season. In conjunction with the Lampasas Police Department, the fire department is hosting a Toy Drive to benefit area families. file photo | dispatch record

Bicycles and toys for older children are on the wish list of the Lampasas Fire Department this season. In conjunction with the Lampasas Police Department, the fire department is hosting a Toy Drive to benefit area families. file photo | dispatch record

Holiday Luncheon & Toy Drive set for Dec. 4

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, November 27, 2023
The Lampasas Fire Department and Police Department will host a Holiday Lunch & Toy Drive on Dec. 4.
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Class of 1958 celebrates 65th reunion

News Staff
Monday, November 27, 2023
Sixty-five years ago, 73 Lampasas High School graduates walked across the stage at Badger Field to begin their new lives as adults. Although their paths were diverse, many stayed in touch over the years. On Oct.

Chamber Music group to hold Christmas concert

Erick Mitchell
Monday, November 27, 2023
The Lampasas County Chamber Music Festival will hold its first-ever Christmas concert and sing-along on Dec. 7 at First Presbyterian Church. The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. No admission will be charged. Music will be provided by the Artisan String Quartet.
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