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Get to know Lampasas County 4-H project leaders

Erick Mitchell
Monday, October 2, 2023
More than 500,000 youths across Texas are involved in 4-H activities. The program is celebrating National 4-H Week Oct. 1-7. In 4-H, youth may participate in shooting sports, food science, healthy living, robotics, fashion and photography. The 4-H clover stands for head, heart, hands and health.

Rehearsals commence for Christmas Cantata

News Staff
Monday, October 2, 2023
Lampasas Methodist Church will begin rehearsals for the 75th annual Christmas Cantata on Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the church’s sanctuary at 2 Alexander Lane. Participants are asked to enter through the old fellowship hall/choir room door.
Dutch might weigh in at 10 pounds, but he has the heart and confidence of a 100-pound dog. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Dutch might weigh in at 10 pounds, but he has the heart and confidence of a 100-pound dog. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Dutch, the wonder dog

Joycesarah Mccabe
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Dutch is a little dog with sleek black hair, fluffy ears and about four cowlicks running in different directions down and across his back. Dutch's momma had had at least one litter before he and his brothers were born.

National Night Out event set for Tuesday

News Staff
Thursday, September 28, 2023
The annual National Night Out event is set for Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. Members of the Lampasas Police Department and other local law enforcement agencies will be in the H-E-B grocery store parking lot on Key Avenue to connect with community members.
JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD Chloe Phillips, 7, thoughtfully considers her plan for creating a pirate ship. Tuesday was her first time to attend one of the Lampasas Public Library’s STEAM events. The 10 a.m. event hosted about 18 area homeschoolers.

JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD Chloe Phillips, 7, thoughtfully considers her plan for creating a pirate ship. Tuesday was her first time to attend one of the Lampasas Public Library’s STEAM events. The 10 a.m. event hosted about 18 area homeschoolers.

Pirates, ahoy!

News Staff
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Ruth and David Somers hold up jars of their strawberry fig jam and zucchini salsa. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Ruth and David Somers hold up jars of their strawberry fig jam and zucchini salsa. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Jams and jellies, made with a twist

Erick Mitchell
Monday, September 25, 2023
Anyone who spends much time at the Lampasas Farmer’s Market & Crafts around the courthouse square on Saturday mornings is likely to see Ruth and David Somers’ “Papa’s Garden Jams and Jellies” table.

L-M Garden Club names scholarship recipients

News Staff
Monday, September 25, 2023
L-M Garden and Civic Club held its first meeting of the 2023-2024 club year on Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. Members had an opportunity to catch up on various summer activities. On July 1, the club held its annual summer plant sale in Lometa, profiting nearly $1,350.
A good crowd gathered in front of the Lampasas County Museum on Saturday night to enjoy the museum’s Western Night on Western Street Dance. COURTESY PHOTO | SHERRY BOULTINGHOUSE

A good crowd gathered in front of the Lampasas County Museum on Saturday night to enjoy the museum’s Western Night on Western Street Dance. COURTESY PHOTO | SHERRY BOULTINGHOUSE

Inaugural Western Night event sees great turnout

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Lampasas County Museum officials said with the dance’s success this year, they plan to host another street dance next year. Country music legend Gary P. Nunn performed at the inaugural Western Night on Western event, hosted by the Lampasas County Museum.
A MOMENT WITH THE MAYOR BY HERB PEARCE

A MOMENT WITH THE MAYOR BY HERB PEARCE

Lampasas: a community of resilience and hope

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Dear Lampasas residents, As your mayor, I am honored to address you through this mayoral message column, where we can reflect on the strength and unity that define our beloved city.
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