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community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, May 23, 2024
We would like to help get your group’s event(s) listed in the Dispatch Record Calendar. The listing of community events and meetings is free.Calendar items must be in writing. Email to news@lampasas. com, or mail to: Calendar Lampasas Dispatch Record P.O.
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Volunteers crucial to blood drive success

News Staff
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Community blood drive coordinator Wanda Lang makes her donation, surrounded by volunteers who assisted at last week’s event. Standing, from left to right, are Mark Manning of American Red Cross, Mike Aaron, Tracey Aaron and Sharon Hague.

Pearl church to offer VBS

News Staff
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Vacation Bible School will take place May 27-31 from 9 a.m. to noon each day at Pearl Church of Christ, 6790 FM 183 in Pearl.“Jesus Loves Me” and season 4 of “The Chosen” – “All About King David” – will be the focus.All ages of children may participate.For information, call 254865-9282.
Cindy Hallmark reached a milestone last week of 2 gallons of blood donated through the American Red Cross Community Blood Drive. courtesy photo

Cindy Hallmark reached a milestone last week of 2 gallons of blood donated through the American Red Cross Community Blood Drive. courtesy photo

Blood drive donors reach milestones

News Staff
Thursday, May 23, 2024
American Red Cross Community Blood Drive coordinator Wanda Lang reported a successful event last week. The Lampasas blood drive saw 64 units donated on May 14.“We had several first-time donors,” Lang said.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD The Hancock Springs Free-Flow Swimming Pool will be open this weekend for the 2024 summer season. It’s pictured here receiving a deep cleeaning earlier this week.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD The Hancock Springs Free-Flow Swimming Pool will be open this weekend for the 2024 summer season. It’s pictured here receiving a deep cleeaning earlier this week.

Hancock Springs pool to open; Texas Monthly plans feature on it

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Hancock Springs Free-Flow Swimming Pool underwent a deep cleaning this week to prepare for its opening on Saturday for the long Memorial Day weekend.Beginning Saturday, the Hancock Springs pool will be open through Monday from noon to 6 p.m.

Lampasas men involved in Civil War fighting

Jeff Jackson
Thursday, May 23, 2024
EDITOR’S NOTE: Lampasas historian Jeff Jackson has researched a number of history topics. The following presents his findings on Lampasas County connections to the Civil War.Lampasas is located almost dead center in the state of Texas.
After Wednesday’s late afternoon storm, the Lampasas River once again began to rise quickly. This photograph of the rapidly moving water was taken that evening near Adamsville on County Road 2527 at about 8:30 p.m. joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

After Wednesday’s late afternoon storm, the Lampasas River once again began to rise quickly. This photograph of the rapidly moving water was taken that evening near Adamsville on County Road 2527 at about 8:30 p.m. joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

NWS officials: More sudden severe storms possible this weekend

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, May 23, 2024
A tornado warning and flash flood warning were issued for the county on Wednesday evening, and storms in the area resulted in heavy rains, strong winds and reports of damages to trees and buildings.

DISTRICT COURT

News Staff
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge John Gauntt presiding over the day’s hearings.
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