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Lometa Diamondback Jubilee attendees will have the chance to get up close and personal with rattlesnakes. FILE PHOTO

Lometa Diamondback Jubilee on tap for March 27-28

Mason Hines

Thursday, March 5, 2026

With 2026 in full swing, the month of March brings Lometa’s annual Diamondback Jubilee to the forefront.

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Crafting flower arrangements

News Staff

Thursday, March 5, 2026

The Lampasas High School Junior Pierians were treated to a floral arrangement session at their March meeting provided by Karen Cambon, a longtime member of the Pierian Club.

From left, Michelle Spruiell, Gabiel Moore, Alicia Bocanegra, and Michelle Spruiell were recognized at last week’s Lometa ISD Board of Trustees regular meeting. COURTESY PHOTO

Lometa ISD trustees receive 2024-2025 academic performance report

Mason Hines

Monday, March 2, 2026

Board members for Lometa Independent School District met Tuesday to discuss various district projects and functions.An opportunity was provided for public input regarding the district’s 2024-2025 Texas Academic Performance Report, which scores school districts on their academic readiness across...

Kord Bumpus’ trailer earned fourth place at the San Antonio Livestock Show. COURTESY PHOTO

FFA students shine at stock shows

News Staff

Monday, March 2, 2026

Vegetable gardening to be topic for next Green Thumb Program

News Staff

Thursday, February 26, 2026

The Highland Lakes Master Gardener Association invites the public to the first of eight Green Thumb Programs slated for 2026.“Backyard Vegetable Gardening: Growing Vegetables from Seeds to Harvest” will be presented by gardener Keith Atwood.

Sons of the Republic of Texas to celebrate Lone Star State’s 190th anniversary

News Staff

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Sons of the Republic of Texas invites the public to attend the 2026 Texas Independence Day Celebration, commemorating the 190th anniversary of the birth of the Republic of Texas, March 2 at the Washingtonon- the-Brazos State Historic Site Amphitheater in Washington, Texas.The ceremony will begin at...

Cale Wheeler, in center, holds his National Merit Scholarship Finalist certificate. With him are his brother, Cole Wheeler, at left, and father Shawn Wheeler. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Wheeler named National Merit Scholarship Finalist

Erick Mitchell

Thursday, February 26, 2026

From the gridiron to the speech-and-debate contest stage, Cale Wheeler has done it all at Lampasas High School. Now, he is a National Merit Scholar.Last week, Wheeler became the first National Merit Scholar Finalist at LHS since 2019.

Church to host O’Neal performance on life of Susanna Wesley

News Staff

Monday, February 23, 2026

First Baptist Church will be the site March 1 for a presentation by Dr. Shellie O’Neal on the life of Susanna Wesley.O’Neal is a daughter of the late Bill O’Neal, the former state historian of Texas and prolific Western author.

Congratulations go to Lampasas FFA member Jordan Greenburg, who exhibited the champion Boer doe in Open Show at the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo. COURTESY PHOTO

FFA student takes champion win at San Antonio

News Staff

Monday, February 23, 2026

L-M Garden and Civic Club members pose for a group photo at their February gathering. COURTESY PHOTO

L-M Garden Club members enjoy a Mardi Gras-style meal together

News Staff

Monday, February 23, 2026

On Feb. 16, the L-M Garden and Civic Club held its monthly meeting after a week of hard work selling Valentine’s Day carnation arrangements.“It took a village to have this fundraiser, and it was an absolute success,” the club reported.Proceeds will go toward Lometa High School scholarships for...

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