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L-M club announces flower show results

Lometa L-M Garden and Civic Club held its meeting April 19 with an informal garden club flower show and a light meal. The club members provided tasty, finger-type foods. Tables were arranged with white tablecloths, and the centerpieces were yellow mustard flowers in small containers.
Cyclists are scheduled to gather in Lampasas on June 5 for the ATLAS Ride, which kicks off the Texas 4000 cycling journey. The Texas 4000 contributes to cancer research and cancer support services. FILE PHOTO

Cyclists are scheduled to gather in Lampasas on June 5 for the ATLAS Ride, which kicks off the Texas 4000 cycling journey. The Texas 4000 contributes to cancer research and cancer support services. FILE PHOTO

Texas 4000 ATLAS bike ride set for June 5 in Lampasas

With the state reopening after the coronavirus pandemic, events are returning to Lampasas, including the Texas 4000 and ATLAS Ride. The Texas 4000 is an annual event for a charity in which cyclists trek from Austin to Anchorage, Alaska.
Dozens of residents braced the cold weather Saturday to check out the Lampasas Community Garden. Plots like those shown above are available for rent to those interested in gardening. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Dozens of residents braced the cold weather Saturday to check out the Lampasas Community Garden. Plots like those shown above are available for rent to those interested in gardening. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas Community Garden open house brings dozens to event

Despite the cold, wet weather on Saturday, dozens of residents went to Campbell Park to view the Lampasas Community Garden.
Among those at the April 13, 1991 DRT Charter Ceremony were, front row from left, Glynda Carpenter, Cindy Wright, Suzanne Keele, Diane Davis, Sydna Vineyard, Becky Haner, Tammy Mullins, Leona Hurst, Alice Rush and Sharon Smith; back row, Carol Wright, Carol Davis, June Davis, Charlene Nash, Janice Sims, Wilda Mullins, Evelyn Smith and Suzanne Rush. ORAN MILO ROBERTS CHAPTER ARCHIVES | LAMPASAS COUNTY TEXAS: ITS HISTORY AND ITS PEOPLE, VOL. II

Among those at the April 13, 1991 DRT Charter Ceremony were, front row from left, Glynda Carpenter, Cindy Wright, Suzanne Keele, Diane Davis, Sydna Vineyard, Becky Haner, Tammy Mullins, Leona Hurst, Alice Rush and Sharon Smith; back row, Carol Wright, Carol Davis, June Davis, Charlene Nash, Janice Sims, Wilda Mullins, Evelyn Smith and Suzanne Rush. ORAN MILO ROBERTS CHAPTER ARCHIVES | LAMPASAS COUNTY TEXAS: ITS HISTORY AND ITS PEOPLE, VOL. II

Local DRT chapter celebrates 30-year anniversary

April 13 marked 30 years in existence for the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Oran Milo Roberts Chapter.
The Mayborn Science Theater, located on the campus of Central Texas College (CTC), reopens this Saturday. | CTC Photo Courtesy

The Mayborn Science Theater, located on the campus of Central Texas College (CTC), reopens this Saturday. | CTC Photo Courtesy

Mayborn Science Theater to reopen Saturday

The Mayborn Science Theater, located on the campus of Central Texas College (CTC), reopens this Saturday. The venue has been closed since February due to damage to the Technology Center, in which the theater is housed, caused by the ice storm.
Museum board member John Fingerhut props up a Texas A&M football helmet at the Lampasas County Museum on Friday morning. The exhibit opens to the public this week. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Museum board member John Fingerhut props up a Texas A&M football helmet at the Lampasas County Museum on Friday morning. The exhibit opens to the public this week. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

‘Good Bull’: Texas A&M historical exhibit premieres Wednesday

Whether one is a fan of Texas A&M University or simply a proud Aggie, Lampasas County Museum has something of interest: the “Hullabaloo, Caneck! Caneck! Lampasas County Aggies” spring exhibit.