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Kyle Wright

Kyle Wright

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TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY Kyle Alexander Wright -- son of retired Col. Rob and Myra Wright, and grandson of Carol Wright and the late Bob Wright of Lampasas -- graduated with a bachelor of science degree from Texas A&M University in College Station on May 14.
The Lampasas 4-H Food Challenge team captured eighth place in the appetizer division at the recent Texas 4-H Roundup. Team members, from left to right, are Allison Martin, Abi Stewart, Mikaila Fortner and Kyle Tomlinson. COURTESY PHOTO

The Lampasas 4-H Food Challenge team captured eighth place in the appetizer division at the recent Texas 4-H Roundup. Team members, from left to right, are Allison Martin, Abi Stewart, Mikaila Fortner and Kyle Tomlinson. COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas 4-H members place at Texas Roundup

Lampasas County 4-H members participated at the 75th annual Texas 4-H Roundup in College Station, held June 8-10. Texas 4-H Roundup is considered the pinnacle event for the organization, with approximately 1,300 youth competing in 50 diverse competitions.

Museum to commemorate inaugural Spring Ho

Hurrah! Lampasas County is celebrating yesteryear and the 50 th annual Spring Ho festival the first week in July. The Lampasas County Museum will help celebrate Spring Ho with a special exhibit to commemorate the first festival and the people who started the event.
Store provides donation to help fund festival

Store provides donation to help fund festival

Store provides donation to help fund festival

Spring Ho Committee chairman Derrek Eckermann, left, accepts a check for the festival from H-E-B’s Top Store Leader Monte Young on Monday afternoon. Eckermann was joined by members of the committee, shown in the background. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

CLASS REUNION

CLASS OF 2011 The Lampasas High School Class of 2011 will hold its 10-year reunion on July 10 from 2-4 p.m. at the Lampasas County Youth Livestock Center. Appetizers, water and tea will be offered, or BYOB. Spouses, partners and children are welcome.
Lampasas High School 2021 graduate Xavier Trinidad is seen in front of the "Boot Roundup" mural at 411 S. Western St., as photographed by Lori Triba/Blue Jean Creative Studio. ©2021 BLUE JEAN CREATIVE STUDIO | COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas High School 2021 graduate Xavier Trinidad is seen in front of the "Boot Roundup" mural at 411 S. Western St., as photographed by Lori Triba/Blue Jean Creative Studio. ©2021 BLUE JEAN CREATIVE STUDIO | COURTESY PHOTO

Vision Lampasas to hold mural photo contest

The non-profit Vision Lampasas is creating a new mural contest. The group announced its photo contest featuring Vision Lampasas murals last week and provided preliminary details to the Dispatch Record.

‘Healthy Carbohydrates’ series begins

Lampasas County Extension Agent Karen DeZarn is offering a foursession class on “Healthy Carbohydrates.” Although the first session was June 14, the remaining classes on the schedule are at 1 p.m. June 21, June 28 and July 12 at the Lampasas Senior Center. Those interested still can sign up.
Water and forests were part of the Alaska scenery at the Silent Springs FFA Chapter Development Camp. COURTESY PHOTO

Water and forests were part of the Alaska scenery at the Silent Springs FFA Chapter Development Camp. COURTESY PHOTO

Return to the Last Frontier

For Texas natives Dawson Raub and Dr. Steve Forsythe, the Alaskan setting of their trip last week was just one thing that set apart the experience.

CLASS REUNIONS

CLASS OF 2011 The Lampasas High School Class of 2011 will hold its 10-year reunion on July 10 from 2-4 p.m. at the Lampasas County Youth Livestock Center. Appetizers, water and tea will be offered, or BYOB. Spouses, partners and children are welcome.