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L-M Garden Club receives update on civic matters

Lometa L-M Garden and Civic Club had its first meeting of the new club year on Sept. 19 at the garden club building. The meeting was called to order by President Debbie Hicks. The prayer was given by Virginia Hamilton. About 15 members were present.
courtesy photo Happy is the campus dog at Hanna Springs Elementary. Principal Lindsay Duhon says the name suits the dog, who even appears to smile at students.

courtesy photo Happy is the campus dog at Hanna Springs Elementary. Principal Lindsay Duhon says the name suits the dog, who even appears to smile at students.

Meet the campus dogs of Lampasas ISD

Students at the Lampasas Independent School District elementary campuses not only greet their friends but also their beloved dogs when they come to school each day. Honey, a 3-year-old yellow lab, is the Kline Whitis Elementary School dog.
Volunteers help distribute barbecue sandwiches curbside at a previous BBQ for Books event. FILE PHOTO

Volunteers help distribute barbecue sandwiches curbside at a previous BBQ for Books event. FILE PHOTO

BBQ for Books set for Oct. 17

The Lampasas Public Library will host its annual BBQ for Books fundraiser on Oct. 17. “Tickets are on sale right now,” said Emily Stone, assistant library director.

SHEEP AND GOAT AUCTION

The Sept. 15 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows. Total receipts: 3,161. Previous week: 2,045. Trends: Light kids $10 lower. Slaughter kids $10-$15 lower; slaughter nannies $5$10 lower; replacement nannies steady to $10 higher.
The Keystone Star Hotel is a finalist for Best Renovation/Rehabilitation/Restoration in the Texas Downtown awards program. hunter king | dispatch record

The Keystone Star Hotel is a finalist for Best Renovation/Rehabilitation/Restoration in the Texas Downtown awards program. hunter king | dispatch record

Keystone Star Hotel a finalist for Texas Downtown award

Finalists for the 2022 President’s Awards program were announced recently in Austin. Sponsored by Texas Downtown, the program recognizes outstanding projects, places and people of downtowns across the state.

Range tour to visit Bohning Ranch

The 2022 Lampasas & Mills County Range Tour will take place Oct. 4 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Bohning Ranch, 1223 County Road 2234 in Lampasas County. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at the ranch gate. Cost is $20.

cattle auction

The report from the Sept. 14 Lampasas Cattle Auction follows. Cattle and calves: Total cattle 379, compared to 425 last sale and 728 at this time last year. Compared to last sale, feeder steers and heifers $3-$5 higher. Slaughter cows and slaughter bulls were steady.
The Badger Band has been invited to Orlando, Florida to work with Disney music producers on a special project. Band Boosters are working on fundraisers to help students finace the trip. hunter king | dispatch record

The Badger Band has been invited to Orlando, Florida to work with Disney music producers on a special project. Band Boosters are working on fundraisers to help students finace the trip. hunter king | dispatch record

Badger Band to record in Disney Studios

Lampasas High School band students and their families are raising funds for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to record at Disney studios. LHS band members have the option to travel to Orlando, Florida in late May to record with Disney music producers on a Disney theme park campus.