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News Staff
Monday, June 10, 2024
university of maryland global campusNorriel Fahie of Kempner was named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2024 term at University of Maryland Global Campus.To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earn a grade-point average of at least 3.5 and...

Sheep and Goat auction

News Staff
Monday, June 10, 2024
The June 6 market report from Mills County Commission Co. follows.Total receipts: 4,138.Previous week: 4,031.Trends: Light kids $5-$10 lower.

TxDOT seal coat project scheduled to begin this week

News Staff
Monday, June 10, 2024
The Texas Department of Transportation has a contractor that will begin the annual seal-coat application work in Lampasas County.Seal coat is a thin protective layer of asphalt and rock that helps extend the life of the roadway.The maintenance project was scheduled to begin Monday at FM 3046, from...

Lometa to throw Independence Day bash on July 4th weekend

Erick Mitchell
Monday, June 10, 2024
The city of Lometa will celebrate America’s birthday on July 6 at the Lometa Regional Park with numerous family-friendly activities for residents to take part in.The Independence Day block party will include a cornhole tournament, barbecue cookoff, fireworks and more.The cornhole tournament will...

Lometa after-school program on the rocks

Mason Hines
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Lometa ISD is facing a tough decision, as a lack of funding is threatening to leave the school with a much more constricted afterschool program -- or perhaps none at all.The after-school program, which has been in place in some fashion since 2005, has served as a safety net for students.
Swimmers of all ages cool off during a hot July at the Hanna Springs Pool. Upcoming events at the pool include the annual Dive-In Movie night and a Teen Scene social event. FILE PHOTO | DISPATCH RECORD

Swimmers of all ages cool off during a hot July at the Hanna Springs Pool. Upcoming events at the pool include the annual Dive-In Movie night and a Teen Scene social event. FILE PHOTO | DISPATCH RECORD

Upcoming pool events make a splash

News Staff
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Upcoming events at Lampasas pools will offer families a chance to cool down and make a splash into summertime fun.DIVE-IN MOVIE The city of Lampasas Parks & Recreation Department will host its annual Dive-In Movie Night at Hanna Springs Pool on June 15 from 8-10 p.m. The film will be “Shark...

June packed with fun, family events at Lampasas Public Library

News Staff
Thursday, June 6, 2024
The calendar of the Lampasas Public Library is chock-full of family friendly events for the month of June.Today, the library will host a “Magic Show with John O'Bryant” at 10 a.m.See the list of upcoming events as follows: June 10 - Library Story Time and Space Camp at 10 a.m.June 11 - Game Day at...

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Sam Houston State University
Thursday, June 6, 2024
The following area students received degrees during the 2024 spring semester at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville:• Kenady Vandiver, who graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in biology.• Araina Clay, who earned a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
This painting depicts what is believed to be the original First Baptist Church of Kempner that was built in 1906. erick mitchell | dispa tch record

This painting depicts what is believed to be the original First Baptist Church of Kempner that was built in 1906. erick mitchell | dispa tch record

Kempner Baptist Church to celebrate 140th anniversary later this month

Erick Mitchell
Monday, June 3, 2024
First Baptist Church of Kempner will celebrate its 140th anniversary of ministry with a special service June 23.Senior Pastor James Sturgeon, who is entering his second year at the Kempner church, said he is blessed to lead the congregation that has stood the test of time.“It is very humbling to...
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