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Construction began in October at the site of a new Family Life Center for the First Street Church of Christ. joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

Construction began in October at the site of a new Family Life Center for the First Street Church of Christ. joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

First Street Church of Christ constructs new building for growing congregation

Construction is underway for a new Family Life Center at First Street Church of Christ. Church officials said the new building will allow for a larger area to host events and continue to serve a growing congregation.

Annual Christmas tree contest on tap at museum

It is time to prepare for the Lampasas County Museum’s annual Christmas Tree and Gingerbread House contests. The theme this year is “I’ll Be Home for Christmas: A Tribute to First Responders.” A prize will be awarded to the tree and the gingerbread house that come closest to the theme.

Book-signing, Eclipse Day planned at library

Library events are taking place this month for people of all ages. “How Pinteresting!” will be held in the library’s Foundation Room Nov. 8 from 5-7 p.m. The project this month is “Mod Podge Fall Leaves Vase. The craft involves using Mod Podge to decorate mason jars with leaves.

‘It’s Fall Y’all!’ celebration planned

Lampasas Community Gardens has slated special activities for Nov. 12 to celebrate “It’s Fall Y’all!” The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the garden site in Campbell Park, 501 E. North Ave. Food, music and special speakers will be featured.

School to host veterans breakfast

Lampasas Middle School has extended an invitation to veterans and their families to attend a special breakfast on Nov. 10 in the middle school cafeteria, 902 S. Broad St. Serving will begin at 8:30 a.m. After breakfast, a Veterans Day program to honor servicemembers will be held in Bozarth-Fowler...
Austin-based singing group Hour of Truth Chorus from Church of Christ at East Side will perform at Songfest this year. COURTESY PHOTO

Austin-based singing group Hour of Truth Chorus from Church of Christ at East Side will perform at Songfest this year. COURTESY PHOTO

A capella groups to headline Songfest 2022

Three popular a capella singing groups are slated to perform in Lampasas for Songfest 2022. The concert is Nov. 5 from 6-7:30 p.m. at First Street Church of Christ, 201 W. First St. Jim Rutland, of member of First Street’s Hims of Praise men’s group, has organized the event.