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Carol of Lights scheduled this weekend

News Staff
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
A colorful float is shown in the lighted parade during the 2019 Carol of Lights. This year’s festival -- reduced in scope due to coronavirus concerns -- is scheduled this weekend. More details will appear in Friday’s edition
Celebrating outside the United Methodist Church in Cropsey, Illinois, are newlyweds Joshua Schmidgall and his bride, the former Rachel Wolfe. COURTESY PHOTO

Celebrating outside the United Methodist Church in Cropsey, Illinois, are newlyweds Joshua Schmidgall and his bride, the former Rachel Wolfe. COURTESY PHOTO

Couple wed Sept. 19 in double-ring ceremony

News Staff
Friday, November 27, 2020
Rachel Wolfe of Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, became the bride of Joshua Ray Schmidgall on Sept. 19, 2020. The groom is the son of Daniel and Mary Schmidgall of Fairbury, Illinois. His grandparents are Sandra Johnson, and Alma Jean and David Schmidgall.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

Gem, mineral collection on Tour of Homes

News Staff
Friday, November 27, 2020
One site on the Lampasas County Museum’s Dec. 6 Tour of Homes is the Merritt Romans residence at East Second and Live Oak streets. Romans has a private collection of thousands of rocks, crystals and fossils that will be displayed for the tour. Tickets for the museum fundraiser are $10 each.
Rustler’s Junction Store Manager Jennifer Chancey, left, and co-owner Carol Chancey pose by a couch upholstered in Texas and a table made in Lampasas County. MADELEINE MILLER | DISPATCH RECORD

Rustler’s Junction Store Manager Jennifer Chancey, left, and co-owner Carol Chancey pose by a couch upholstered in Texas and a table made in Lampasas County. MADELEINE MILLER | DISPATCH RECORD

Unique, Texas-made gifts available locally

Madeleine Miller
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Residents are urged to shop for holiday gifts locally. That is one way to support the local economy and Texas as the state recovers from the COVID-19 recession. From foods to garments, local retailers sell a variety of Texas-made and Lampasas County-made products that appeal to diverse tastes.
METRO CREATIVE GRAPHICS The image of a jolly, plump Santa, and the use of red and green as Christmas colors, were solidified in 1931 with a popular Coca-Cola advertising campaign.

METRO CREATIVE GRAPHICS The image of a jolly, plump Santa, and the use of red and green as Christmas colors, were solidified in 1931 with a popular Coca-Cola advertising campaign.

Unusual history behind Christmas colors of red and green

News Staff
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Many people may not get in the holiday spirit without decorations and all the trimmings. Chances are strong that if you have containers full of items just waiting to see the light of day again this holiday season, those items are red or green or some combination thereof.
Consider ways to help friends and loved ones mitigate feelings of isolation this Christmas. METRO CREATIVE GRAPHICS

Consider ways to help friends and loved ones mitigate feelings of isolation this Christmas. METRO CREATIVE GRAPHICS

Help isolated loved ones this holiday season

News Staff
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
A phenomenon called “cabin fever” tends to set in around late autumn or in midwinter. Long hours of darkness coupled with cold, inclement weather often is a recipe for increased time spent indoors. For people who live alone, the effects of cabin fever might be more pronounced.
Chama and Millennium Tree Stand chairs and a Yellow Jacket Field Point target are offered at Hoffy’s Archery. MADELEINE MILLER | DISPATCH RECORD

Chama and Millennium Tree Stand chairs and a Yellow Jacket Field Point target are offered at Hoffy’s Archery. MADELEINE MILLER | DISPATCH RECORD

Shop locally for gifts to surprise the outdoor enthusiast

Madeleine Miller
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
As Central Texas welcomes its best weather of the year just in time for the holidays, residents can help friends and family gear up for some joyous outdoor adventures. Local stores are teeming with worthy gift items for outdoor enthusiasts, from basic supplies to specialty tools.
Bird cage planters add whimsy to outdoor or indoor décor while providing a unique place to display air plants or seasonal plants. COURTESY PHOTO | GARDENER’S SUPPLY COMPANY

Bird cage planters add whimsy to outdoor or indoor décor while providing a unique place to display air plants or seasonal plants. COURTESY PHOTO | GARDENER’S SUPPLY COMPANY

Gardening gifts can provide years of enjoyment

Melinda Myers
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
The popularity of gardening is at an all-time high, and people are discovering its many benefits. Some want to grow safe and nutritious food. Others are boosting the beauty of their landscape, and many are turning to gardening to relieve stress.
National Bible Week, which falls during the week of Thanksgiving, offers a perfect opportunity to rekindle one’s faith and rediscover Bible passages that are meaningful. METRO CREATIVE GRAPHICS

National Bible Week, which falls during the week of Thanksgiving, offers a perfect opportunity to rekindle one’s faith and rediscover Bible passages that are meaningful. METRO CREATIVE GRAPHICS

Connect with faith during this season of thankfulness

News Staff
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Reading scripture can be an integral part of participating in one’s religion and bringing a faithful community together. Scripture is an essential component of weekly faith services, but the Bible can be embraced any day of the week.
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