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Tucked away in the interior of the beautiful Victorian turret of the Gillen House is this cozy parlor. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Tucked away in the interior of the beautiful Victorian turret of the Gillen House is this cozy parlor. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Iconic Gillen House to become Airbnb rental

Joycesarah Mccabe
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Few people drive along Key Avenue without looking at the Gillen House. With its charming wrap-around porch and tall turret, the proud Victorian home is a reminder of the generations who laid the foundations of Lampasas.

SHEEP AND GOAT AUCTION

News Staff
Thursday, August 3, 2023
The July 27 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows. Total receipts: 2,040. Previous week: 2,789. Trends: Light kids steady to $5 higher. Slaughter kids steady; slaughter nannies $5 higher; replacement nannies $10-$15 higher.
Lometa Principal Amanda Morris said she is proud to see the school grow and offer new possibilities for students. file photo

Lometa Principal Amanda Morris said she is proud to see the school grow and offer new possibilities for students. file photo

New school year will bring changes for Lometa students

Mason Hines
Monday, July 31, 2023
Lometa Independent School District has been prepping for the new year, with a new schedule, calendar and slate of educational programs set to begin Aug. 8.

Bridge group to play Aug. 14

News Staff
Monday, July 31, 2023
Pattie Spradley was the big winner at July’s Community Bridge game. Mary Lou Laird was second, and Diane Richey took third. No one won the slam prize. Lou Wiginton received the door prize in July. Aug. 14 is the next scheduled play date for Community Bridge.

Klose family to hold 102nd reunion Aug. 5

News Staff
Monday, July 31, 2023
The Klose family will celebrate more than a century of gatherings on Saturday when members meet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the First Street Church of Christ fellowship hall for their 102nd annual reunion.
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Realty firm, chamber celebrate ribbon cutting

News Staff
Monday, July 31, 2023
New member Grit Realty recently celebrated a ribbon-cutting at the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce. Holding the scissors is realtor Jere Gnader. On hand for the event are friends and chamber members.
Elizabeth Haviland is Lampasas ISD’s new Career and Technical Education director. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Elizabeth Haviland is Lampasas ISD’s new Career and Technical Education director. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Haviland steps into new role as CTE director

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Since her youth, Elizabeth Haviland’s whole world has revolved around Lampasas ISD. The 1997 Lampasas High School graduate’s entire 19-year educational career has been within the school district.
Straight shooting on health by alexandria randolph

Straight shooting on health by alexandria randolph

Obesity can be indicator of more serious disease

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, July 27, 2023
I do not accept obesity. That’s a pretty blunt statement, and for some, it may even appear “fatphobic” and run counter to the concept of body positivity. If you are an obese person reading this, here’s what you need to know and embrace: You are not hated. You are not lazy. You are not ugly.
Dr. Nicholas Westers, a clinical psychologist at Children’s Health and an associate professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Courtes y Photo

Dr. Nicholas Westers, a clinical psychologist at Children’s Health and an associate professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Courtes y Photo

Upcoming event helps youth support friends who practice self-harm

Joycesarah Mccabe
Monday, July 24, 2023
A youth event focused on supporting friends who selfharm will be hosted by New Covenant and First Baptist churches, in partnership with the Lampasas Ministerial Alliance.
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