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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program will kick off in September to serve Lampasas County and cities in the surrounding area. The Lampasas Public Library and the Library Foundation of Lampasas, Texas received a “generous donation” to pay for the effort, foundation president Judy Lansford said. COURTESY PHOTO

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program will kick off in September to serve Lampasas County and cities in the surrounding area. The Lampasas Public Library and the Library Foundation of Lampasas, Texas received a “generous donation” to pay for the effort, foundation president Judy Lansford said. COURTESY PHOTO

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library brings books to Lampasas children

Monique Brand
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Children in Lampasas can receive free books through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program, offered in conjunction with the local library. Lampasas Public Library is one of 32 entities in the state to offer the program.

Green Thumb program scheduled in Marble Falls

News Staff
Monday, August 16, 2021
The Green Thumb program sponsored by the Highland Lakes Master Gardeners is set for Sept. 23 from 1-2 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 909 Avenue D in Marble Falls. Presenters will be the father-daughter duo Bill Luedecke and Martelle Luedecke. Both are Master Naturalists.
Lavender dries relatively quickly and retains the best color when dried in a low humidity, dark location. MELINDA MYERS, LLC | COURTESY PHOTO

Lavender dries relatively quickly and retains the best color when dried in a low humidity, dark location. MELINDA MYERS, LLC | COURTESY PHOTO

Tips offered for drying flowers

Meinda Myers
Monday, August 16, 2021
You can enjoy and share the beauty of your flower garden all year long. Pick and dry a few flowers to use in flower arrangements, craft projects or as gifts for friends and family. Pick the flowers when they are at peak bloom and blossoms are dry.
District 54 State Rep. Brad Buckley, right, is pictured with AJ Rodriguez, executive vice president of Texas 2036, a strategic planning consortium. COURTESY PHOTO

District 54 State Rep. Brad Buckley, right, is pictured with AJ Rodriguez, executive vice president of Texas 2036, a strategic planning consortium. COURTESY PHOTO

Buckley honored for broadband expansion

Monique Brand
Monday, August 16, 2021
State Rep. Brad Buckley (R-Salado) was one of 22 state leaders and legislative staff honored recently for their efforts to pass House Bill 5, aimed at bridging the digital divide in Texas. The bill passed unanimously on May 28.

Kiwanis Club flag project needs business sponsors

News Staff
Monday, August 16, 2021
The Kiwanis Club of Lampasas is offering businesses an opportunity to show their patriotism. For a sponsorship of $45 per year, the Kiwanis Club will place an American flag at the business for Veterans Day and Fourth of July recognition.

CLASS REUNIONS

News Staff
Monday, August 16, 2021
CLASS OF 1971 The Lampasas High School Class of 1971 will hold its 50-year reunion from 2-6 p.m. on Sept. 25 at the Hostess House. For more information, call Heather Howle Oliver at 512- 752-9238.
School buses line up outside Taylor Creek Elementary School on Thursday morning -- the first day of classes. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

School buses line up outside Taylor Creek Elementary School on Thursday morning -- the first day of classes. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas police encourage safety measures as school year begins

Michael Cuviello
Thursday, August 12, 2021
With the opening of the Lampasas Independent School District academic year, the Lampasas Police Department has given guidance for back-to-school safety. Parents should follow the traffic safety plans each school has set up to protect students during pick-up and drop-off times, officials advised.

LHS Class of 1971 to hold reunion

News Staff
Thursday, August 12, 2021
The Lampasas High School Class of 1971 will hold its 50-year class reunion Sept. 25 from 2-6 p.m. at the Hostess House. For more information, call Heather Howie Oliver at 512-752-9238.
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