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Standing at the podium, Brennen Barber makes his Eagle Scout project pitch to Kempner City Council members in last week’s regular meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Standing at the podium, Brennen Barber makes his Eagle Scout project pitch to Kempner City Council members in last week’s regular meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Local Boy Scout looks to develop bat boxes for Eagle Scout project

Erick Mitchell
Monday, January 19, 2026
Bats could have a new home at the Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park in Kempner.At last week’s Kempner City Council meeting, Brennen Barber presented information about his Eagle Scout project that focuses on developing bat boxes within the city park.“Bats are one of nature’s best bug hunters, and there is...

COLLEGE HONORS

News Staff
Monday, January 19, 2026
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY Sam Houston State University has announced that Jaidyn Beavers of Kempner received a Bachelor of Science in communication studies during the 2025 fall semester.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

County auditor recognized with award

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Lampasas County Auditor Tragina Tallant was presented with the Jerry Ware Leadership Award during Monday’s Lampasas County Commissioners Court meeting. Tallant, at right, stands alongside Carlos Pereda, former president of the Texas Association of County Auditors and Dimmit County auditor.
Bromeliads are long bloomers with unique tropical flowers. COURTESY PHOTO | WWW.MELINDAMYERS.COM

Bromeliads are long bloomers with unique tropical flowers. COURTESY PHOTO | WWW.MELINDAMYERS.COM

Consider these easy-care flowering indoor plants

Melinda Myers
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Brighten your home’s décor and elevate your mood by adding a few flowering plants to your indoor garden. You may be surprised to find a wide array of flowering plants that will bloom when they are grown indoors.
Central Texas College Police Academy Cadet Faith Anderson receives her graduation certificate from Central Texas College Chancellor Dr. Michele J. Carter. Anderson is the newest deputy at the Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office. COURTESY PHOTO

Central Texas College Police Academy Cadet Faith Anderson receives her graduation certificate from Central Texas College Chancellor Dr. Michele J. Carter. Anderson is the newest deputy at the Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office. COURTESY PHOTO

LCSO welcomes new deputy

Wendy Sledd
Thursday, January 15, 2026
The Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office has a new deputy ready to serve.Faith Anderson, one of 26 recent graduates from Central Texas College’s Police Academy, officially stepped into her law enforcement career after months of training and preparation.For Anderson, this moment represents years of...
This sign helps visitors know what birds to look out for while enjoying the sights and sounds of Cooper Spring Nature Park. COURTESY PHOTO

This sign helps visitors know what birds to look out for while enjoying the sights and sounds of Cooper Spring Nature Park. COURTESY PHOTO

Educational signs installed at Cooper Spring Nature Park

Erick Mitchell
Monday, January 12, 2026
The Cooper Spring Nature Park Foundation has installed five educational signs at the city park to help visitors learn what lies within the wildlife oasis.The new signs designed by Ashleigh Elizabeth and illustrated by Laura de Klerk -- both of doLampasas -- were placed in the park Jan. 3 by...
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

Speaking contest winners named

News Staff
Monday, January 12, 2026
Youth Advocates for Agriculture Lampasas County offered a public speaking contest to kick off county livestock show activities last week. Eight FFA members from Lampasas and Lometa participated in the inaugural contest.

COLLEGE HONORS

News Staff
Monday, January 12, 2026
ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITYAngelo State University conferred 652 undergraduate and graduate degrees during the 2025 fall commencement exercises Dec. 12 at the ASU Junell Center/Stephens Arena in San Angelo.Among the graduates was Emily Hope Andrade of Lometa.
courtesy photo The Turkish award-winning short film “Cracked” will be screened at Saturday’s two-hour event.

courtesy photo The Turkish award-winning short film “Cracked” will be screened at Saturday’s two-hour event.

Film screening to be offered at Stoneledge Vineyard

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, January 8, 2026
On Saturday, Stoneledge Vineyard & Winery will show a sample of award-winning short films to be screened at the Copperas Cove Film Festival in March.Greg Gissler, owner of the local winery and a sponsor of the upcoming film festival, is looking forward to bringing a unique flavor of filmmaking to...
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