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Kempner Extension Education Association to meet April 14

News Staff
Monday, April 4, 2022
Lampasas County residents are invited to join the newly formed Kempner Extension Education Association Club. The group will meet on the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Log Cabin Café, 121 Comanche St. in Kempner. Membership is $15 per year. The next meeting is April 14.
Stephen Hamilton, at left, a member of the Diamondback Jubilee pit crew, holds a rattlesnake up for onlookers to see during the counting and measuring of snakes on Saturday. ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH RECORD

Stephen Hamilton, at left, a member of the Diamondback Jubilee pit crew, holds a rattlesnake up for onlookers to see during the counting and measuring of snakes on Saturday. ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH RECORD

Hunters bring in snakes for Diamondback Jubilee

News Staff
Thursday, March 31, 2022
As its name implies, the Diamondback Jubilee began more than 50 years ago as a community event dedicated to rounding up rattlesnakes.
A trophy for mutton bustin’

A trophy for mutton bustin’

A trophy for mutton bustin’

News Staff
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Jovahn McCarrel brought home the trophy for mutton bustin’ in the Friday night competition at the Diamondback Jubilee Rodeo. COURTESY PHOTO
Taking the top prize

Taking the top prize

Taking the top prize

News Staff
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Harley Brooks was the Saturday night winner of the youth mutton bustin’ competition. The event preceded the Diamondback Rodeo activities at the Bar 3 Arena in Lometa. COURTESY PHOTO
Mary and Bob Howell were volunteers at the D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery and Archives in Spearfish, South Dakota. They encourage others to visit the state -- a “must see” for those who love to travel, the couple said. COURTESY PHOTO

Mary and Bob Howell were volunteers at the D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery and Archives in Spearfish, South Dakota. They encourage others to visit the state -- a “must see” for those who love to travel, the couple said. COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas couple to donate book on fisheries to Lampasas library

Monique Brand
Monday, March 28, 2022
It all started with a trip to South Dakota. Lampasas residents Bob and Mary Howell spent their summer as volunteers at the D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery and Archives in Spearfish. Howell described the trip as “breathtaking” and a “must see” for those who love to travel.
Operation Christmas Child prepares shoebox gifts for children such as these in countries around the world. COURTESY PHOTO | SAMARITAN’S PURSE

Operation Christmas Child prepares shoebox gifts for children such as these in countries around the world. COURTESY PHOTO | SAMARITAN’S PURSE

Lometa volunteers recognized for work on shoebox gifts

News Staff
Monday, March 28, 2022
Area coordinator Cathy Scribner, with the Samaritan’s Purse-Operation Christmas Child project, thanked 18 Mid-Texas area attendees at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Event. The appreciation event took place March 19 at Immanuel Baptist Church in Temple.
Isabella Gutierrez builds an earthquake simulation plate out of LEGO blocks using step-by-step instructions. ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH RECORD

Isabella Gutierrez builds an earthquake simulation plate out of LEGO blocks using step-by-step instructions. ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH RECORD

Earthquake simulation shakes up education

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, March 24, 2022
On Wednesday, students at the Lampasas Public Library LEGO Robotics STEM event learned about vibrations and forces in an earthquake simulation. Two sessions were offered to accommodate homeschoolers as well as public school students.
Girl Scouts honored at Presbyterian church

Girl Scouts honored at Presbyterian church

Girl Scouts honored at Presbyterian church

News Staff
Thursday, March 24, 2022
On March 13, Girl Scouts Week was celebrated at First Presbyterian Church in Lampasas. Troops 6005, 20001 and 20023 were honored, and family members were invited. The Scouts participated in the worship service, with seven girls speaking to the congregation.
The historic Cauthen House, at the corner of South Walnut and West Second Street, will be the site for a museum fundraiser Sunday afternoon. Easter photos will be taken for $10 per family. COURTESY PHOTO

The historic Cauthen House, at the corner of South Walnut and West Second Street, will be the site for a museum fundraiser Sunday afternoon. Easter photos will be taken for $10 per family. COURTESY PHOTO

Hop over to the Cauthen House for Easter photo opportunity

News Staff
Thursday, March 24, 2022
Lampasas-area families can visit the Cauthen House grounds this weekend and have Easter photos taken. The Goodwins, owners of the historic Cauthen House at 206 S. Walnut, have offered the opportunity as a fundraiser for the Lampasas County Museum.
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