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A chair depicting “Charlotte’s Web” was submitted by a local artist for the 2022 Painted Chair Event fundraiser. courtesy photo | Lampasas Public Library

A chair depicting “Charlotte’s Web” was submitted by a local artist for the 2022 Painted Chair Event fundraiser. courtesy photo | Lampasas Public Library

Library organizes annual Painted Chair event for this spring

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, January 11, 2024
The annual Painted Chair fundraiser has returned to Lampasas Public Library, with special recognition to a late community member. The fundraiser has been renamed the Katherine Mezger Painted Chair Event to honor one of the former members of the Library Advisory Board.
joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record Mandy Jordan, a 10th- grader at Learning Steady Academy, accepts a scholarship award from Lampasas VFW Commander Chris Adolph. Jordan had the winning audio essay answering the question, “What are the greatest attributes of our democracy?”

joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record Mandy Jordan, a 10th- grader at Learning Steady Academy, accepts a scholarship award from Lampasas VFW Commander Chris Adolph. Jordan had the winning audio essay answering the question, “What are the greatest attributes of our democracy?”

Lampasas VFW Post awards scholarships to local students

Joycesarah Mccabe
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Lampasas VFW Post Commander Chris Adolph, Senior Vice Commander Bill Piotrowski and Nancy Keck, of the VFW Auxiliary, all were on hand Wednesday to present two students from Learning Steady Academy with scholarships. The first award given was for the Voice of Democracy audio essay contest.
January proclaimed Human Trafficking Prevention Month

January proclaimed Human Trafficking Prevention Month

January proclaimed Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Erick Mitchell
Monday, January 8, 2024
January is recognized by the state of Texas as Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Data from the National Human Trafficking Hotline for 2021 – the most recent year available – identified 1,702 victims involved in 917 cases within Texas.
Fragrant plants, like gardenias, add beauty indoors, boost mood and promote relaxation. courtesy photo | melindamyers.com

Fragrant plants, like gardenias, add beauty indoors, boost mood and promote relaxation. courtesy photo | melindamyers.com

Fragrant indoor plants can help boost your mood

Melinda Myers
Monday, January 8, 2024
There’s no need to visit a spa for a bit of soothing aromatherapy. Grow fragrant plants indoors to improve your mood and promote a sense of relaxation. Gardenias may be the first fragrant flowering plant that comes to mind. They can be challenging to grow but are worth the effort.

newsmaker

News Staff
Monday, January 8, 2024
angelo state university Angelo State University in San Angelo has announced its Dean’s List for the 2023 fall semester. To be eligible for the ASU Dean’s List, full-time undergraduate students must maintain a 3.25 or better grade-point average on a 4.0 scale.

Community events abound in January

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, January 8, 2024
Looking to warm up this month? There are a number of heart-warming opportunities for community involvement and family-friendly fun at the Lampasas Community Gardens, public library and animal shelter.

Community Calendar

News Staff
Friday, January 5, 2024
We would like to help get your group’s event(s) listed in the Dispatch Record Calendar. The listing of community events and meetings is free. Calendar items must be in writing. Email to news@lampasas. com, or mail to: Calendar Lampasas Dispatch Record P.O.
City crews were in the downtown area this week to remove the last vestiges of Christmas lighting from the courthouse. After shining brightly throughout the month of December, the star atop the historic building will have to await the 2024 Carol of Lights festivities before being illuminated once again. joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

City crews were in the downtown area this week to remove the last vestiges of Christmas lighting from the courthouse. After shining brightly throughout the month of December, the star atop the historic building will have to await the 2024 Carol of Lights festivities before being illuminated once again. joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

Goodbye to the festive holiday lights

News Staff
Friday, January 5, 2024
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