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This Sojourn port-style wine won double gold at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, the largest event of its kind in North America. courtesy photo

This Sojourn port-style wine won double gold at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, the largest event of its kind in North America. courtesy photo

Winery takes double gold medals at San Francisco competition

News Staff
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Texas Legato winery is continuing its legacy of producing award-winning wines. The winery recently won a double gold medal at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, the largest wine competition in North America with judges from all over the world.
In 2023, the Lampasas High School theater company put on “Failure: A Love Story.” James Vasquez, at left, playing the part of Mortimer Mortimer, is pictured with Luke Coonrod, playing the part of John N. Fail, and Ciara Carnes, playing the part of Nelly Fail, as they rehearse a scene in which Nelly is singing to the music of the gramophone and Mortimer gazes on, thinking Nelly is the most beautiful woman he’s ever seen. file photo

In 2023, the Lampasas High School theater company put on “Failure: A Love Story.” James Vasquez, at left, playing the part of Mortimer Mortimer, is pictured with Luke Coonrod, playing the part of John N. Fail, and Ciara Carnes, playing the part of Nelly Fail, as they rehearse a scene in which Nelly is singing to the music of the gramophone and Mortimer gazes on, thinking Nelly is the most beautiful woman he’s ever seen. file photo

LHS and LMS students gear up for One-Act Play season

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, January 22, 2024
Lampasas theater students at the middle school and high school levels are preparing for the upcoming UIL competition season in One-Act Play. Lampasas Middle School theater students will host one public performance this Friday before their competition on Saturday.
Lampasas County Young Life students pose for a photo during last year’s summer camp at SharpTop Cove retreat center in Georgia. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Lampasas County Young Life students pose for a photo during last year’s summer camp at SharpTop Cove retreat center in Georgia. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Young Life ministry looks to raise funds for youth to attend summer camp

Erick Mitchell
Monday, January 22, 2024
Lampasas County Young Life is hosting a pork chop dinner fundraiser Feb. 5 from 4-6 p.m. at New Covenant Church. The drive-through dinner is $10 per plate. Young Life adult leader Cody Leach said all proceeds will go toward travel expenses for the group’s summer camp.
The new location at First Baptist Church of Lometa provides the space for thrift store volunteers to display more items for Works of Mercy clients. courtesy photo

The new location at First Baptist Church of Lometa provides the space for thrift store volunteers to display more items for Works of Mercy clients. courtesy photo

Works of Mercy Thrift Shop expands to new location

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Lometa Shared Blessings–Works of Mercy Thrift Shop has expanded its ministry to a new, bigger location, and the founders said they hope the coming year will be a banner one. After 11 years of operation, the resale-based ministry has moved into a new location.
Employees, from left to right, Takira Green, Krystal Waters, Chris Wade, Connie C., Ashly Gilmore and Heather LaRue display the placard naming their store a Night Sky Friendly Business. courtesy photo

Employees, from left to right, Takira Green, Krystal Waters, Chris Wade, Connie C., Ashly Gilmore and Heather LaRue display the placard naming their store a Night Sky Friendly Business. courtesy photo

Kempner business recognized as ‘night sky friendly’

News Staff
Thursday, January 18, 2024
The new Family Dollar & Dollar Tree in Kempner have been selected as a Night Sky Friendly Business by the Lampasas County Friends of the Night Sky. Family Dollar & Dollar Tree opened in October as a midpoint shopping spot for area residents, according to store manager Krystal Waters.
Madi Giffin and Alexander Thorne showcase their instruments. The pair are the first Badger Band members to achieve All-State honors in four years. Erick mitchell | dispatch record

Madi Giffin and Alexander Thorne showcase their instruments. The pair are the first Badger Band members to achieve All-State honors in four years. Erick mitchell | dispatch record

Two Badgers named to all-state band

Erick Mitchell
Monday, January 15, 2024
Junior Madi Giffin and sophomore Alexander Thorne are the first Lampasas High School Badger Band members to achieve All-State honors since 2019. The pair qualified at area competitions held at Robinson High School on Jan. 6.
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