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HOWARD PAYNE UNIVERSITY

News Staff
Monday, October 18, 2021
Howard Payne University welcomed alumni, prospective students and other friends of the university for the recent Stinger Spectacular, a combination of Homecoming, Family Weekend and Yellow Jacket Preview. As part of the festivities, the 2021 Homecoming Court was announced during the football game.
COURTESY PHOTO “Chanclas” — slippers or flip-flops such as these — commonly are used by Latina mothers to discipline their children.

COURTESY PHOTO “Chanclas” — slippers or flip-flops such as these — commonly are used by Latina mothers to discipline their children.

‘Beware the chancla’

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, October 14, 2021
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the final in a series of feature stories highlighting Hispanic residents in the community during Hispanic Heritage Month. Hispanic Heritage Month is observed annually from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.

Pearl church to celebrate annual homecoming

News Staff
Thursday, October 14, 2021
The Pearl Church of Christ will celebrate its 126 th Homecoming on Sunday. Guest speaker will be Edward Schaub. A catered barbecue dinner on the grounds will be served immediately after the worship service.

Historical Commission set to host archaeology program on Oct. 28

News Staff
Thursday, October 14, 2021
The Lampasas County Historical Commission will celebrate Archaeology Month in Texas with a program Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. at the Lampasas Public Library, 201 S. Main St. Boyce Cabaniss, a historical commission member and archaeology enthusiast, will present “Historic and Prehistoric Archaeology in...
Lampasas native David Wear poses at W.M. Brook Park with his custom ride ‘Addiction,’ built by Wear himself. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas native David Wear poses at W.M. Brook Park with his custom ride ‘Addiction,’ built by Wear himself. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Custom ride has been decades in the making for Wear

Anna Timmis
Monday, October 11, 2021
David Wear loves motorcycles and just completed his very own custom-made bike, 20 years in the making. But this bike is unique in more than one way. Wear, a Lampasas native, was three days from his 18th birthday. He had been riding since sixth grade.

Bend sets annual fundraiser

News Staff
Monday, October 11, 2021
Bend Community Center will be the site for the annual fundraiser on Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. A fish fry with all the trimmings will be served by donation only. A cake auction and silent auction also will be offered. Face masks are optional.
Heath Lusty and Karen DeZarn are the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agents who oversee the Lampasas County 4-H programs. COURTESY PHOTO

Heath Lusty and Karen DeZarn are the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agents who oversee the Lampasas County 4-H programs. COURTESY PHOTO

National 4-H Week encourages youth to ‘Find your spark’

Anna Timmis
Thursday, October 7, 2021
It’s National 4-H Week, and the Lampasas County 4-H club activities, from sport fishing to fashion design, are underway.
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