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Culpepper & Merriweather Circus big cat expert Trey Key helps the tiger Delilah make her way across the ring during Monday’s show in Lampasas. More photos from the Kiwanis Club-sponsored circus are inside on page 5. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Culpepper & Merriweather Circus big cat expert Trey Key helps the tiger Delilah make her way across the ring during Monday’s show in Lampasas. More photos from the Kiwanis Club-sponsored circus are inside on page 5. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

A big cat performs under the big top

News Staff
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Assistant City Manager Ryan Ward addresses the Lampasas City Council at a meeting in September. Ward’s last day with the city is today. He has accepted a job as director of public works in Santa Fe, New Mexico. FILE PHOTO

Assistant City Manager Ryan Ward addresses the Lampasas City Council at a meeting in September. Ward’s last day with the city is today. He has accepted a job as director of public works in Santa Fe, New Mexico. FILE PHOTO

City looks to fill several positions

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Lampasas may be soon to hire a new city manager and Economic Development Corp. director, officials said last Friday.

Early voting period inches closer

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Monday was the last day for Lampasas County residents to register to vote in the upcoming General Election on Nov. 5.Now, residents have three different avenues — vote by mail, vote early and vote on Election Day — to make their selections for candidates.Oct.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Thursday, October 10, 2024
FALL FESTIVAL WEEKENDSt. Mary Catholic Church’s 76th annual Fall Festival Weekend begins tonight, with a brisket dinner and dance from 6-11 p.m. featuring the Rivera Brothers Band. Tickets are $25 per person.A garage sale is scheduled Saturday. Then Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD State Senator Pete Flores (R-Pleasanton), at right, visits with Lampasas County residents before speaking at Thursday’s local Republican Party gathering.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD State Senator Pete Flores (R-Pleasanton), at right, visits with Lampasas County residents before speaking at Thursday’s local Republican Party gathering.

Sen. Flores makes stop in Lampasas

Erick Mitchell
Monday, October 7, 2024
State Sen. Pete Flores (R-Pleasanton) spoke on legislative achievements and plans for the next session to the several dozen residents at Thursday’s Lampasas County Republican Party gathering at Putters & Gutters Fun Center.

BRIEFLY

‘surviving The Holidays’
Monday, October 7, 2024
The holidays can be challenging for those grieving the loss of a loved one. GriefShare’s “Surviving the Holidays” seminar provides encouragement, support and valuable tools to navigate the season.The seminar will be offered Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to noon at First Baptist Church, 402 S. Key Ave.
Mr. Hodges

Mr. Hodges

Mr. Hodges

News Staff
Friday, October 4, 2024
Daniel Hodges, 71, died on Oct. 3, 2024, in Lampasas.He is survived by his wife, Dianna Hodges; and two daughters, Annah Hodges and Karen Limmer. The service for Daniel Hodges will be held Oct. 7 at 11 a.m. at First Street Church of Christ, with burial to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lampasas.
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