Lampasas shelter approaches ‘no-kill’ status

In 2022, 68,945 dogs and cats were euthanized in shelters across the state of Texas. Lampasas Animal Shelter is one of many municipal shelters taking steps to change that.

Lampasas Animal Shelter in serious need of food donations for kittens, dogs

The Lampasas Animal Shelter is in serious need of pet food donations, officials said on Wednesday. In a social media post, shelter officials said they are “in urgent need of kitten, puppy and dog food.

Pearl church to host revival services

Pearl Church of Christ, at 6790 FM 183 in Pearl, will hold a revival service Saturday at 7 p.m. with guest speaker Will Jackson. The service will be followed with homemade ice cream and snacks. On Sunday at 10:30 a.m., Chris Halpayne will speak.

Plan and plant a hummingbird garden

Whether you are making some late additions to your gardens or planning for the future, include some hummingbird-favorite plants. Select plants and create combinations to attract and support the birds with a seasonlong supply of nectar.

Playing with water, not fire

Youngsters engage in a water-spraying battle during Thursday’s Junior Firefighter Academy, hosted by the Lampasas Fire Department in partnership with the Lampasas County Higher Education Center. The Junior Firefighter Academy was LCHEC’s final College for Kids class of the summer.

Fun time in the foam

Youngsters jump around with joy as a foam cannon sprays the fluffy substance into the air. On Friday, the Lampasas Public Library hosted its end-of-summer reading party and shaved ice event.

Lometa annual Hometown Fireworks Show set for Saturday evening

The city of Lometa will host its annual Hometown Firework Show on Saturday evening in Lometa Regional Park. Festivities will begin at 4 p.m. with bouncy houses for kids. Free hot dogs and cold water will be available while supplies last.

July programs slated at the Lampasas library

The month of July brings numerous events at the Lampasas Public Library. The library will be closed July 4 in observance of Independence Day. It also will be closed July 8 for Spring Ho festivities. “Story Time With Beta Mu” will take place July 12 at 10 a.m.

Texas Well Owners class offered in Killeen; free water screening available to participants

A Texas Well Owners: Well Educated class will be offered July 18 in Killeen from 8 a.m. to noon at the Texas A&M Central Texas campus, in the Gen. Robert M. Shoemaker Founders Hall-Bernie Beck Lecture Hall. This free program is for local residents who depend on private wells for their water needs.

clarification

In an article titled “Lonestar officials mum on unaccounted payments” in the Friday, June 23 issue of the Dispatch Record, it was stated that Dr. James Mercer was a board member of Lampasas Association for the Arts. He is a former LAFTA member, who held a seat on the board in early 2022.