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Lometa to host FFA stock show

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, December 11, 2025
The annual Lometa FFA Stock Show continues to grow. The event, slated for Saturday, expects to see approximately 200 entries, according to Lometa FFA adviser Dusty Mahan.Check-in and weigh-in begins at 7 a.m., followed by the show at 9 a.m.
Alexis Thompson, representing the Lampasas County Rodeo Association, stresses the importance of having an agreement in place so planning for the annual Riata Roundup can proceed. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Alexis Thompson, representing the Lampasas County Rodeo Association, stresses the importance of having an agreement in place so planning for the annual Riata Roundup can proceed. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

City Council considers rodeo arena agreement

Hunter King
Thursday, December 11, 2025
A discussion over use of the rodeo arena and a possible partnership between the Lampasas County Rodeo Association and the Lampasas Riding Club was the highlight of the action from Monday night’s Lampasas City Council meeting.

BRIEFLY

Wellness Seminar
Thursday, December 11, 2025
To help beat the holiday stress and keep the heart strong, area residents are invited to a Wellness Seminar Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall.The event is sponsored by Lampasas Community Gardens. Suggested donation is $25 at the door.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Christmas on the Creek reflects true meaning of holiday

News Staff
Thursday, December 11, 2025
The lighted nativity reflects in Sulphur Creek. This will be one of the featured displays at Saturday’s Christmas on the Creek event at W.M. Brook Park. Family friendly activities will be available for people of all ages to enjoy.
At right, the “Away in a Manger” gingerbread house created by Kylee Davis earned first place in the 8- to 12-year-olds division, while the “Carolers” house to the left made by Gwendolyn Martin earned second. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

At right, the “Away in a Manger” gingerbread house created by Kylee Davis earned first place in the 8- to 12-year-olds division, while the “Carolers” house to the left made by Gwendolyn Martin earned second. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Museum names winners of annual tree decorating, gingerbread contests

News Staff
Thursday, December 11, 2025
In conjunction with the Carol of Lights festivities, Lampasas County Museum offered its Christmas tree Decorating Contest and a Gingerbread House Contest for area residents to enter.Theme for this year’s contests was “A Christmas Carol.”The following awards were listed.
Texas Farm Bureau District 8 State Director Michael Moon of Bell County, at left, presents an award plaque and $250 check to Lampasas County Farm Bureau, represented here by director and publicity coordinator Dr. Steve Forsythe. Lampasas County was recognized as a superior Farm Bureau for its communications/ social media efforts in agricultural advocacy.

Texas Farm Bureau District 8 State Director Michael Moon of Bell County, at left, presents an award plaque and $250 check to Lampasas County Farm Bureau, represented here by director and publicity coordinator Dr. Steve Forsythe. Lampasas County was recognized as a superior Farm Bureau for its communications/ social media efforts in agricultural advocacy.

Lampasas County Farm Bureau makes state convention trip

News Staff
Thursday, December 11, 2025
PATSY STONEHAM | COURTESY PHOTO

PATSY STONEHAM | COURTESY PHOTO

TV series creator makes Storm’s stop

News Staff
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Having a bite to eat at Storm’s Drive-In last week was Shane McAuliffe, creator of “The Texas Bucket List.” His TV series features the stops, stories and people quintessential to Texas heritage. McAuliffe was spotted by local resident Patsy Stoneham.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, December 11, 2025
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ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Santa pays visit to Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park

News Staff
Thursday, December 11, 2025
The jolly man from the North Pole was quite busy last week at Kempner’s Christmas In The Park event, as he visited with children to hear their special wishes and posed for photos.

DISTRICT COURT

News Staff
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Lampasas County 27th District Court convened last week with Judge Debbie Garrett presiding over the day’s hearings.Defendant Jesse Joe Garcia, listed as homeless, was found guilty of a charge of possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram.
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