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CEMETERY ASSOCIATIONS

News Staff
Monday, October 25, 2021
KEMPNER CEMETERY ASSOCIATION The Kempner Cemetery Association, Inc. annual membership meeting will be Oct. 31 at 2 p.m. at Kempner Brick Oven, 12093 U.S. Highway 190, in the dining room (use entrance on Depot Avenue).
Lampasas High School students and elementary students are part of this year’s cast for “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas High School students and elementary students are part of this year’s cast for “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” COURTESY PHOTO

LHS theatre debuts Charlie Brown-themed play this weekend

News Staff
Thursday, October 21, 2021
Lampasas High School theatre department will present “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” starring Ben Stone as Charlie Brown, Kailr Clements as Snoopy, Ciara Carnes as Lucy, Abby Taylor as Sally, Ace Sturgeon as Linus and Bryce Elders as Schroder.

Garden club plans special programs for November

News Staff
Thursday, October 21, 2021
Lometa L-M Garden and Civic Club had its monthly meeting Oct. 18. Members car-pooled from the club building to Cooper Spring Nature Park in Lampasas to enjoy a guided walking tour, led by Harrell Clary, Rex Johnson and Neal Leavell.

Lampasas Mission seeking volunteers

News Staff
Thursday, October 21, 2021
Volunteers are needed on Mondays and Tuesdays to pick up food locally – boxes weigh between 10 and 50 pounds -- and deliver to Lampasas Mission. Anyone interested may ca Karla at 512-556-5779.

CEMETERY ASSOCIATIONS

News Staff
Thursday, October 21, 2021
GILLUM CEMETERY ASSOCIATION The Gillum Cemetery Association will meet Saturday at 10 a.m. for a workday at the cemetery. A business meeting will follow at the Oakalla Community Center at 11 a.m. Donations may be sent to Gillum Cemetery Association, 9154 FM 2657, Oakalla, TX 78608.
Dawson Raub has earned the American FFA degree – the highest honor conferred by the National FFA Organization. COURTESY PHOTO

Dawson Raub has earned the American FFA degree – the highest honor conferred by the National FFA Organization. COURTESY PHOTO

Student awarded highest FFA degree

News Staff
Monday, October 18, 2021
Each year the National FFA Organization honors FFA members who show the utmost dedication to the organization through their desire to develop their potential for leadership, personal growth and career success in agricultural education.
Treva Clark and daughter, Melanie Brooks, share family stories with the ivy plant that has been in the family for decades. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Treva Clark and daughter, Melanie Brooks, share family stories with the ivy plant that has been in the family for decades. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Roots of this ivy plant grow deep for Lampasas family

Anna Timmis
Monday, October 18, 2021
When Lampasas resident Treva Clark attended an association meeting for Mount Moriah Cemetery in Briggs on Oct. 3, her cousin showed up with a big black trash bag full of ivy cuttings. “I thought, well that’s kind of strange; she brought her trash to a reunion,” Clark said.
National and local law enforcement agencies encourage teens to be safe behind the wheel. NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION | COURTESY PHOTO

National and local law enforcement agencies encourage teens to be safe behind the wheel. NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION | COURTESY PHOTO

Law enforcement officials urge safe teen driving

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, October 18, 2021
The 14th annual National Teen Drivers Safety Week will be observed Oct. 17-23. This nationally recognized week is dedicated to raising awareness and seeking solutions to teen injury and death on roadways.

Donations sought for Christmas on the Creek

News Staff
Monday, October 18, 2021
The Christmas on the Creek committee is busy preparing for the Yule season. Lights and displays will come alive in W.M. Brook Park from Thanksgiving until New Year’s Day, and the creek area will be decorated with thousands of lights, holiday displays and Santa’s Village.
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