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Thursday, April 17, 2025
GOOD FRIDAY CANTATAMusicians from several local churches will present “Harvest of Sorrows” by Joseph Martin for two performances on Good Friday: noon and 6 p.m. The community cantata, directed by Shannon Gallinger, will be presented at First Presbyterian Church, 401 S. Chestnut.
County Commissioners Jamie Smart, left, and Bobby Carroll were on different sides of a vote to rescind the outdoor burn ban. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

County Commissioners Jamie Smart, left, and Bobby Carroll were on different sides of a vote to rescind the outdoor burn ban. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Commissioners Court rescinds countywide outdoor burn ban

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, April 17, 2025
The Lampasas County Commissioners Court on Monday elected to rescind the 90-day burn ban that had been intended to last until June 8.Also, commissioners selected Heavenly Scent as its new contracted custodial service for the county courthouse and office buildings.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Bluebonnets still holding on

News Staff
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Some pockets of early-blooming wildflowers remain visible in the county. Drought conditions across the Hill Country have hindered Texas bluebonnets, but late-blooming wildflowers could make a resurgence if spring rains prevail.
Juli Chaney, at right, was the recipient of the Outstanding Clubwoman Volunteer of the Year award, presented at the GFWC Capitol District meeting. COURTESY PHOTO

Juli Chaney, at right, was the recipient of the Outstanding Clubwoman Volunteer of the Year award, presented at the GFWC Capitol District meeting. COURTESY PHOTO

’36 Club brings home awards from recent Capitol District gathering

News Staff
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Juli Chaney received the Outstanding Clubwoman Volunteer of the Year award at the April 2 meeting of the Capitol District of the General Federation of Women’s Club.The meeting took place in Killeen.The Lampasas ’36 Club also earned six other awards.
Lampasas High School finished as the district runner-up at the District 24-4A UIL Academic, Speech and Debate tournament at Burnet High School held March 25-26. Pictured are students who competed at the district meet. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas High School finished as the district runner-up at the District 24-4A UIL Academic, Speech and Debate tournament at Burnet High School held March 25-26. Pictured are students who competed at the district meet. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

LHS students compete, advance from district UIL

News Staff
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Author and former state historian Bill O’Neal speaks to the audience at the former middle school cafeteria about the providential circumstances that led to Santa Anna’s capture and surrender at San Jacinto on April 21, 1836. courtesy photo

Author and former state historian Bill O’Neal speaks to the audience at the former middle school cafeteria about the providential circumstances that led to Santa Anna’s capture and surrender at San Jacinto on April 21, 1836. courtesy photo

O’Neal offers presentation on ’Miracle at San Jacinto’

News Staff
Thursday, April 17, 2025
The Lampasas County Historical Commission and Oran Milo Roberts Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas co-hosted a presentation April 7 by Dr. Bill O’Neal on “The Miracle at San Jacinto.

American Legion to meet

News Staff
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Lampasas American Legion Post 277 will gather Saturday at 7 a.m. in the back room of Country Kitchen restaurant.All veterans are welcome to attend.
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