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Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp Commander Michael Oliver presents the first-place trophy, a statue of Stonewall Jackson, to Cheryl Ayers, winner of the Black Powder Turkey Shoot held May 3. Ayers is the wife of the SCV camp commander of the Williamson County Grays No. 502. She also is an expert seamstress who creates period uniforms and ladies dresses. courtesy photo

Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp Commander Michael Oliver presents the first-place trophy, a statue of Stonewall Jackson, to Cheryl Ayers, winner of the Black Powder Turkey Shoot held May 3. Ayers is the wife of the SCV camp commander of the Williamson County Grays No. 502. She also is an expert seamstress who creates period uniforms and ladies dresses. courtesy photo

Black powder competition held in San Saba County

News Staff
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Cheryl Ayers of Williamson County took home the first-place trophy at the Black Powder Turkey Shoot, hosted May 3 by the Sons of Confederate Veterans Saltworks Camp No. 2353 of Lampasas.
Shown left to right are Chance Carter, Rudy Rodriguez and Keith Russom as they load the antique hospital bed onto a flatbed for transport from the museum to the hospital. courtesy photo

Shown left to right are Chance Carter, Rudy Rodriguez and Keith Russom as they load the antique hospital bed onto a flatbed for transport from the museum to the hospital. courtesy photo

Rollins Brook to set up exhibit at hospital

News Staff
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
After the Lampasas County Museum had a successful run with its special exhibit “Rollins Brook Hospital: Celebrating 90 Years,” museum foundation member Carol Wright visited with Ashley Underwood, vice president/administrator at AdventHealth Rollins Brook.

City eyes more recreation opportunities in Lampasas

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Lampasas residents can expect a boost in recreational activities soon. The city is accepting applications for a full-time recreation specialist.City Manager Erin Corbell said this is a new position approved under the 2024-25 fiscal-year budget.
CHLOE COWDREY | DISPATCH RECORD

CHLOE COWDREY | DISPATCH RECORD

A throwback day in the park for dogs

News Staff
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Jo Ann San Miguel poses with her dogs Baylor and Sasha in their hippie costumes at last Saturday’s “Woofstock” event hosted by SAFE Lampasas to support the Lampasas Animal Shelter. For more photos from the event, see page 2.

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Blood Drive
Thursday, May 8, 2025
The next American Red Cross Community Blood Drive will take place May 13-14 at the First Street Church of Christ Family Life Center, 201 W. First St. in Lampasas. Donation hours are 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. both days.The May blood drive is in memory of Robert “Michael” Aaron Sr., who died in January.
Stylish garden gloves and a pruner with comfort grip handles are functional gifts, allowing mom to garden longer. courtesy photo | corona tools

Stylish garden gloves and a pruner with comfort grip handles are functional gifts, allowing mom to garden longer. courtesy photo | corona tools

Gift ideas for mom that keep on giving

Melinda Myers
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Even though your mom may say “It’s the thought that counts,” you want to find the perfect gift this Mother’s Day to express how much you appreciate all she does throughout the year. No matter your budget, it’s possible to give mom a gift that provides days, months and even years of joy.
Ways to improve and maintain the water quality of the Lampasas River watershed will be discussed at a May 19 workshop at the Oakalla Community Center. courtesy photo | texas a&m agrilife

Ways to improve and maintain the water quality of the Lampasas River watershed will be discussed at a May 19 workshop at the Oakalla Community Center. courtesy photo | texas a&m agrilife

Lampasas River water quality training session set for May 19

News Staff
Thursday, May 8, 2025
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board will host a Texas Watershed Steward workshop on the Lampasas River watershed May 19 in Oakalla.The free event will be held at the Oakalla Community Center, 29011 Farm-to-Market Road 963, from 1-5 p.m.
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GOP contributes toward K9 program

News Staff
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Wendy Daugherty, chairman of the Lampasas County Republican Party, presents a $1,000 check to Sheriff David Parker as a contribution to the sheriff’s department K9 fund. The local Republican Party made this donation to show its support for law enforcement.
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