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Amateur radio license testing to be offered Dec. 14

News Staff
Monday, December 2, 2024
Testing for those interested in obtaining an amateur radio license will take place Dec. 14 at 10 a.m. at the Lampasas Middle School Radio Club station. Parking is available in the lot off West Seventh Street at the rear of the school building.

CORRECTION

News Staff
Monday, December 2, 2024
A Vision Lampasas volunteer was misidentified in a page 1 photo in the Nov. 29 edition of the Dispatch Record.TJ Monroe was helping paint the new mural on the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center building.

Poinsettia fundraiser deadline approaches

News Staff
Monday, December 2, 2024
Lampasas Lions Club is holding its annual Poinsettia Fundraiser. Red, pink and white varieties are available for $15 each. Delivery is offered for orders of 10 or more plants.To place an order, contact Mindi Pratus at 512-5565722, or purchase online at https://www.zeffy.

Museum to feature holiday contests, bake sale

News Staff
Monday, December 2, 2024
“Christmas Around the World” is the theme for Lampasas County Museum’s annual Christmas Tree and Gingerbread House contests.Displays will be available for viewing all day Saturday, beginning at 10 a.m., during Carol of Lights. The museum is located at 303 S. Western St.
DISPATCH RECORD The special lighting displays in W.M. Brook Park are awaiting visitors. This nativity scene offers a reminder of the meaning behind the season, and the festive Candy Cane Lane can be seen across the creek. Plenty of family fun and additional holiday displays will be available Dec. 14 at the Christmas on the Creek celebration.

DISPATCH RECORD The special lighting displays in W.M. Brook Park are awaiting visitors. This nativity scene offers a reminder of the meaning behind the season, and the festive Candy Cane Lane can be seen across the creek. Plenty of family fun and additional holiday displays will be available Dec. 14 at the Christmas on the Creek celebration.

Christmas on the Creek set for Dec. 14 in W.M. Brook Park

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, December 2, 2024
It’s once again the time of year when the W.M. Brook Park walking trail will be transformed into a winter wonderland full of Christmas spirit.The annual Christmas on the Creek celebration will take place Dec. 14 from 5-8 p.m. at W.M.
Arid fall brings halt to rainy season

Arid fall brings halt to rainy season

Arid fall brings halt to rainy season

Staff Reports
Monday, December 2, 2024
Over a 12-week period ending on Thanksgiving Day, parts of Lampasas County received less than half an inch of rain, according to a Lower Colorado River Authority weather station near Nix.

TxDOT issues reminder to always find sober ride

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, December 2, 2024
One in four traffic deaths in Texas were related to drunk driving last year, and that number increased to 28% over the holidays. In 2023, 126 Texans were killed and 272 were seriously injured by drunk drivers over the Thanksgiving weekend and holiday season.

BRIEFLY

Upgrading Traffic Signals
Monday, December 2, 2024
Work to upgrade signal controls in Lampasas will continue Dec. 2-6, the Texas Department of Transportation has announced.Crews will work at the intersections of U.S. 190 at Fourth Street, U.S. 183 at U.S. 190, and Key Avenue at Ninth Street. Work will be performed between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
A lacrosse ball can be used at home or on the go as a self-massage tool. Here, columnist Alexandria Randolph demonstrates how to apply pressure to muscles in the upper glutes while standing against a wall. ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH RECORD

A lacrosse ball can be used at home or on the go as a self-massage tool. Here, columnist Alexandria Randolph demonstrates how to apply pressure to muscles in the upper glutes while standing against a wall. ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH RECORD

Have a happy, healthy Christmas!

Alexandria Randolph
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Searching for gift ideas that support your healthconscious loved one? Here are a few suggestions that will make Santa proud and help your friends and family sweat off those holiday snacks.
courtesy photo

courtesy photo

Business celebrates its recent opening

News Staff
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Kempner Feed & Supply held a grand-opening event Nov. 16. On hand for the ribbon-cutting at the new business are Matt Farmer, holding the scissors, and Ben Atkinson in center, surrounded by their family members, staff and chamber of commerce representatives.
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