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Although gingerbread recipes span various cultures, gingerbread houses originated in 16th-century Germany. Try your hand at this craft, and enjoy the experience of the centuries-old tradition. METRO CREATIVE GRAPHICS

Although gingerbread recipes span various cultures, gingerbread houses originated in 16th-century Germany. Try your hand at this craft, and enjoy the experience of the centuries-old tradition. METRO CREATIVE GRAPHICS

How to create a durable gingerbread house

News Staff
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Gingerbread cookies and houses are one of the many symbols of the holiday season, alongside Christmas trees and twinkling lights. In fact, few confections symbolize the holidays more so than gingerbread.

Ways to celebrate a merry month

News Staff
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
The holiday season begins in late November and runs through New Year’s Day. It is marked by various gatherings of friends and family, decadent foods, traveling and gift exchanges. However, the joy of the holidays also is about all the memorable experiences that make the season so beloved.
Allen Leske cuts a branch, preparing to assemble it into a cross. MADELEINE MILLER | DISPATCH RECORD

Allen Leske cuts a branch, preparing to assemble it into a cross. MADELEINE MILLER | DISPATCH RECORD

Man makes wooden crosses to share meaning of God’s love

Madeleine Miller
Friday, November 20, 2020
Allen Leske said he has learned there is goodness in everyone and everything. He makes wooden crosses to remind himself and others that God’s love overcomes despair and decay. Leske said he has worked as a carpenter his entire life.

Charities list holiday needs

Madeleine Miller
Friday, November 20, 2020
Local organizations are working to ensure everyone in Lampasas can enjoy a cozy and festive holiday season – including those set back by the COVID-19 economy.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Friday, November 20, 2020
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MADELEINE MILLER | DISPATCH RECORD

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Museum open during Tour of Homes

News Staff
Friday, November 20, 2020
The Lampasas County Museum, 303 S. Western, will offer its annual Tour of Homes Dec. 6 from 1-5 p.m. After a stop at the museum to purchase tickets and view unique artifacts on display such as those pictured above, tour participants will have the opportunity to view four other sites around the city...
JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

JEFF LOWE | DISPATCH RECORD

Fall foliage on display

News Staff
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
A Bradford pear tree, left, and a Chinese pistache tree in the Horseshoe Bend subdivision in west Lampasas show bright red, orange and yellow leaves as the fall season progresses.
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