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Seven-year-old Philip Ischy of Lampasas Pack 100 competes in his first Downhill Derby Race. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Seven-year-old Philip Ischy of Lampasas Pack 100 competes in his first Downhill Derby Race. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Cub Scouts compete in Downhill Derby Race

Monique Brand
Monday, March 29, 2021
Saturday afternoon was quite interesting for 7-year-old Philip Ischy. He arrived with his family at Turner Field, signed up to join the Lampasas Cub Scout Pack 100 and raced in his first downhill derby.
Two-year-old Lampasan Zaria Eva Ashley Rivera hugs the Easter Bunny tightly during the Aware Central Texas Easter kit drivethrough at the Lampasas Police Department headquarters. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Two-year-old Lampasan Zaria Eva Ashley Rivera hugs the Easter Bunny tightly during the Aware Central Texas Easter kit drivethrough at the Lampasas Police Department headquarters. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Easter Bunny stops in Lampasas

Monique Brand
Monday, March 29, 2021
People waved from their cars and honked outside the Lampasas Police Department headquarters on Friday to greet a famous holiday guest, the Easter bunny.
Feral hogs leave evidence of their presence. The most noticeable sign, as photographed at rancher Mickey Edwards’ land Monday, is the damage caused by wild pigs’ destructive rooting behavior. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Feral hogs leave evidence of their presence. The most noticeable sign, as photographed at rancher Mickey Edwards’ land Monday, is the damage caused by wild pigs’ destructive rooting behavior. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

Rancher speaks to Texas Senate committee about feral hog control

Monique Brand
Thursday, March 25, 2021
One local resident is trying to put an end to the wild hog epidemic. Lampasas County Farm Bureau member Mickey Edwards testified in early March before the Texas Senate Finance Committee at a hearing focused on the Texas Department of Agriculture’s budget.
During the dedication of his Eagle Scout project, John T. Saucedo reveals the engraving on a bench he dedicated to Carmel and Pierre LeBlanc – left and right. CHRIS YBARRA | DISPATCH RECORD

During the dedication of his Eagle Scout project, John T. Saucedo reveals the engraving on a bench he dedicated to Carmel and Pierre LeBlanc – left and right. CHRIS YBARRA | DISPATCH RECORD

Eagle Scout dedicates monarch butterfly ‘waystation garden’ in Campbell Park

Chris Ybarra
Thursday, March 25, 2021
After two years of planning, construction and labor, John T. Saucedo officially dedicated his Eagle Scout project – a monarch butterfly waystation garden – on Wednesday in the Hanna Springs Sculpture Garden at Campbell Park.
Although the event was canceled in 2020, the Teddy Bear Tea Party is a popular offering by the Lampasas County Museum. Reservations are required to secure a seat for each child. FILE PHOTO

Although the event was canceled in 2020, the Teddy Bear Tea Party is a popular offering by the Lampasas County Museum. Reservations are required to secure a seat for each child. FILE PHOTO

Museum to host Teddy Bear Tea Party

News Staff
Monday, March 22, 2021
The Lampasas County Museum will host the Teddy Bear Tea Party on April 10 from 2-3 p.m. at the museum, 303 S. Western Ave. Children ages 4-8 are invited to dress in their Sunday best and bring a favorite plush animal. “Tea” (apple juice), sandwiches, cookies and candy will be served.

Lampasas Community Gardens to receive grant

News Staff
Sunday, March 21, 2021
Lampasas Community Gardens will receive a grant of $2,500 from the Rosendin Foundation on March 23 at 4 p.m. at Campbell Park, behind the Hanna Springs Swimming Pool. After the grant presentation, Lampasas Community Gardens will hold a ribbon cutting with the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce.
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