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Lampasas County Farm Bureau Director and Public Relations Chairman Dr. Steve Forsythe, at left, greets the keynote speaker, Lampasas native Dr. Gary Moore of North Carolina, who dressed as the Wizard of Oz for his presentation at the county convention. COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas County Farm Bureau Director and Public Relations Chairman Dr. Steve Forsythe, at left, greets the keynote speaker, Lampasas native Dr. Gary Moore of North Carolina, who dressed as the Wizard of Oz for his presentation at the county convention. COURTESY PHOTO

County Farm Bureau convention on ag issues draws good crowd

News Staff
Thursday, October 19, 2023
The annual Lampasas County Farm Bureau Convention was held recently with more than 180 members in attendance. Ribeye steaks were prepared by Jeff Rutland and a Farm Bureau crew of cooks. Texas Farm Bureau staff from Waco gave input on the upcoming constitutional amendment propositions on the Nov.
Winners from the annual Lometa Volunteer Fire Department poster-making contest were honored at Lometa’s pep rally last Friday.

Winners from the annual Lometa Volunteer Fire Department poster-making contest were honored at Lometa’s pep rally last Friday.

Lometa VFD Fire Prevention Week

News Staff
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Lometa Volunteer Fire Department held its annual poster-making contest in honor of National Fire Prevention Week. Lometa ISD student winners have been announced.
Trunk-or-Treats and fall festivals abound in October

Trunk-or-Treats and fall festivals abound in October

Trunk-or-Treats and fall festivals abound in October

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, October 16, 2023
Here is a list of upcoming Trick-or-Treat and fall festival events in and near Lampasas. Saturday, Oct. 19 Lampasas Methodist Church will host a Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The festival will include free carnival games, a bouncy house, a rock wall and face painting from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

CEMETERY ASSOCIATIONS

News Staff
Monday, October 16, 2023
Oak Hill Cemetery Association The Oak Hill Cemetery Association will meet Nov. 2 at 10 a.m. in the mezzanine of the Calvert Municipal Building for the annual membership and regular directors’ meetings. Call 512-525-6085 for more information.
Storm’s Showdown winners announced

Storm’s Showdown winners announced

Storm’s Showdown winners announced

News Staff
Monday, October 16, 2023
Paul Stewart and Jennifer Stewart won first place in the Storm’s Showdown cornhole tournament on Oct. 7. They are pictured here with event organizers Kenny Murray, left, and Val Sanchez, at right.
Students donate to help teachers fight cancer

Students donate to help teachers fight cancer

Students donate to help teachers fight cancer

News Staff
Monday, October 16, 2023
Taylor Creek Elementary School staff, students and parents raised $3,441 through the sale of “In this Family No One Fights Alone” T-shirts. The donations will go to campus teachers Denise Mays and Tammy Sheard to help in their battles against cancer.
Kline Whitis Elementary School students raised more than $3,900 for the Peyton Jones Memorial Scholarship and the Michael January Memorial Scholarship. Pictured at left are second-grade teacher Amy Brown and her family, representing the January scholarship, and Shante Seward, second from right, with her family, representing the Jones scholarship. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Kline Whitis Elementary School students raised more than $3,900 for the Peyton Jones Memorial Scholarship and the Michael January Memorial Scholarship. Pictured at left are second-grade teacher Amy Brown and her family, representing the January scholarship, and Shante Seward, second from right, with her family, representing the Jones scholarship. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Kline Whitis campus raises funds for memorial scholarships

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Throughout the month of September, Kline Whitis Elementary School students worked to raise money for the Peyton Jones Memorial Scholarship and Michael January Memorial Scholarship. Their total reached $3,916.81.

Church to celebrate 128th homecoming service

News Staff
Thursday, October 12, 2023
The Pearl Church of Christ will celebrate its 128th Homecoming church service Sunday at 10:30 a.m. A catered barbecue dinner on the grounds will follow the service. The church is located at 6790 FM 183 in Pearl. Families who attend will receive a Pearl Church of Christ 2023 directory.

Strikes for Scholarships set for Oct. 22

News Staff
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Central Texas College Foundation will hold a bowling tournament fundraiser on Oct. 22 at Putters & Gutters Fun Center, 2341 U.S. Highway 281 in Lampasas. Registration is at 8:30 a.m., with the tournament to start at 9 a.m.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD VFW Post 8539 Commander Chris Adolph holds the plaque showcasing the post’s award. Alongside Adolph are Lampasas County Sheriff Jess Ramos and VFW Post 8539 members.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD VFW Post 8539 Commander Chris Adolph holds the plaque showcasing the post’s award. Alongside Adolph are Lampasas County Sheriff Jess Ramos and VFW Post 8539 members.

Lampasas County VFW Post receives national recognition

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, October 12, 2023
For the first time, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8539 in Lampasas County has received national recognition for its community service. Post 8539 was awarded the 2022-2023 National Outstanding Community Service Award.
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