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Medicare open enrollment to close Dec. 7

Erick Mitchell
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
For Lampasas County residents over the age of 65, the opportunity to make changes to one’s Medicare health plan is nearing the end. The Medicare Open Enrollment period will end Dec. 7. Until that date, Medicare recipients can make changes to their health plan.

School plans fundraising banquet for Dec. 8

News Staff
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Providence Christian Academy has scheduled its second annual banquet for Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. at Lampasas Methodist Church, 2 Alexander Dr. For the evening entertainment, students will present a Christmas play entitled “Light of the World.
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Volunteers assist with Thanksgiving food collection

News Staff
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Ruby Wiseman, at left, assists Lampasas High School Key Club adviser Danelle Ecker-Pearce with loading items donated by students to the Lampasas Mission. Non-perishable foods and canned goods were delivered to the Mission last week so items could be distributed in time for Thanksgiving celebrations.
Wilma Loughmiller examines a preserved specimen in her workshop. She has received dozens of awards for her taxidermy pieces, but recognition has never been a motivation for her. Excellence in her craft and investing her time in others is how she has preferred to spend her life. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Wilma Loughmiller examines a preserved specimen in her workshop. She has received dozens of awards for her taxidermy pieces, but recognition has never been a motivation for her. Excellence in her craft and investing her time in others is how she has preferred to spend her life. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Loughmiller has honed her craft, shared her talents with the community for generations

Joycesarah Mccabe
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Wilma Loughmiller says she moves a little slower than she used to. While that probably is true, what she continues to accomplish at almost 90 years old is quite impressive. Loughmiller’s hands are never still, as evidenced by the things that fill her home.

Eclipse town hall set for Dec. 13

Alexandria Randolph
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
There are 136 days left until the 2024 Great American Total Solar Eclipse, and Lampasasarea officials continue to prepare the community for the event. A town hall meeting is set for Dec. 13. Lampasas officials are hosting the meeting at the old middle school cafeteria located at 103 N. Western Ave.
Lometa High School was well represented at the Region XII UIL Congressional Debate Tournament last Wednesday, qualifying two students for state competition in January. Lometa sophomore Jewel Groves, left, won the regional championship while freshman Nicole Cesinger placed third. CHERÍ JAY-WIENECKE | DISPATCH RECORD

Lometa High School was well represented at the Region XII UIL Congressional Debate Tournament last Wednesday, qualifying two students for state competition in January. Lometa sophomore Jewel Groves, left, won the regional championship while freshman Nicole Cesinger placed third. CHERÍ JAY-WIENECKE | DISPATCH RECORD

Two qualify in debate

News Staff
Monday, November 20, 2023
Pictured left to right are Chase Hart, Wyatt Boivin and Charlie Sneed. COURTESY PHOTO

Pictured left to right are Chase Hart, Wyatt Boivin and Charlie Sneed. COURTESY PHOTO

Kline Whitis students talk all things Thanksgiving

News Staff
Monday, November 20, 2023
Kindergarten, first- and second-grade students from Kline Whitis Elementary School submitted responses to some fun Thanksgiving Day questions. Students had the chance to answer one of three prompts: “What does a turkey have to do with Thanksgiving?” “What does your family cook for Thanksgiving?
Arielle Aguirre, left, Lilee Hamill, Brylie Turner, Ava Dowdy and Landry White pose with their awards. COURTESY PHOTO | CHRISTY WILEY

Arielle Aguirre, left, Lilee Hamill, Brylie Turner, Ava Dowdy and Landry White pose with their awards. COURTESY PHOTO | CHRISTY WILEY

Lampasas volleyball players receive awards and recognition

Hunter King
Monday, November 20, 2023
Last week, the Lady Badger volleyball team held its banquet to close out the 2023 season. Six team awards were given out: the Battlin’ Badger award, the Defensive Specialist, Best Blocker, Best Hitter, Best Server and Most Valuable Player.
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