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Vitality of the local business community

Vitality of the local business community

Vitality of the local business community

News Staff
Monday, October 23, 2023
Dear Lampasas residents, I am pleased to connect with you once again in this mayoral column, with a focus on a topic close to our hearts: the resilience and vitality of Lampasas businesses.
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Celebrating Fire Prevention Safety Week

News Staff
Monday, October 23, 2023
Taylor Creek Elementary School held a fire prevention/safety presentation on Oct. 12 for grades prekindergarten through fourth. Kempner Fire Department, Copperas Cove Fire Department, Hamilton EMS and Lampasas Fire Department were on hand to provide demonstrations for the students.
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Educators of the month recognized

News Staff
Monday, October 23, 2023
Principal Shona Moore, at left, extends her congratulations to Barbara Miller (second from left), Teacher of the Month, and Teresa St. George (at right), Paraprofessional of the Month for September at Taylor Creek Elementary School.
MISS CORA OF THE COURTHOUSE

MISS CORA OF THE COURTHOUSE

Miss Cora of the Courthouse

News Staff
Monday, October 23, 2023
EDITOR ’S NO TE: The Dispatch Record has been asked to revive the “Miss Cora of the Courthouse” column, so readers can learn more about the history of our county courthouse. Readers may send inquiries to Miss Cora at the address listed below in her column.

cemetery associations

News Staff
Monday, October 23, 2023
kempner cemetery association The Kempner Cemetery Association’s annual meeting will be held Oct. 29 at 2 p.m. at the Kempner Brick Oven, 12093 U.S. Highway 190 in Kempner (use entrance on Depot Avenue). The Board of Directors encourages all members to attend.
Lampasas Public Library staff, board members and volunteers stand shoulder to shoulder fixing lunch plates on Monday for the library’s biggest fundraiser of the year. All proceeds from the BBQ for Books event go toward the purchase of large-print books, for community programs and needed equipment. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas Public Library staff, board members and volunteers stand shoulder to shoulder fixing lunch plates on Monday for the library’s biggest fundraiser of the year. All proceeds from the BBQ for Books event go toward the purchase of large-print books, for community programs and needed equipment. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

BBQ for Books raises funds

News Staff
Thursday, October 19, 2023
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.
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