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Group honors veterans at Christmastime

News Staff
Thursday, December 21, 2023
On hand Dec. 16 for the annual Wreaths Across America ceremony were, front row from left, Alicia Straley, Lynn Longfield, Mary Standard, Irene Standard, Melissa Smith, Tish Casbeer, Barb Ackelberry and Mary Arnold; middle row, Robert Straley, Richard Gerety, Byron Standard, Gary Standard, Jason...
Greg Smith and Tish Casbeer stand behind the newly installed Historical Texas Cemetery medallion that honors Smith Cemetery at School Creek. Smith is the great-great-grandson of Philip Smith who initiated the cemetery in 1854. courtesy photo

Greg Smith and Tish Casbeer stand behind the newly installed Historical Texas Cemetery medallion that honors Smith Cemetery at School Creek. Smith is the great-great-grandson of Philip Smith who initiated the cemetery in 1854. courtesy photo

Wreaths Across America holds ceremony at Smith Cemetery

News Staff
Thursday, December 21, 2023
A group of Lampasas County residents participated Dec. 16 in a Wreaths Across America ceremony at the historic Smith Cemetery at School Creek.
Mrs. Mickan’s kindergarten class poses for a photo with Santa Claus and two of his elves. COURTESY PHOTO

Mrs. Mickan’s kindergarten class poses for a photo with Santa Claus and two of his elves. COURTESY PHOTO

Taylor Creek students muse over holiday happenings

News Staff
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Kindergartners from Taylor Creek Elementary School and second-graders from Lometa School submitted responses to some fun Christmas questions. See selected Taylor Creek kindergarten responses below and the Lometa School second-grade student responses on page 5.
Lampasas Animal Shelter Director Casey Schwartzer walks Poppy, a terrier mix available for adoption at the shelter. “She wants to find her people,” Schwartzer said. Adoptable animals seek their forever homes, not a temporary stay. alexandria randolph | dispatch record

Lampasas Animal Shelter Director Casey Schwartzer walks Poppy, a terrier mix available for adoption at the shelter. “She wants to find her people,” Schwartzer said. Adoptable animals seek their forever homes, not a temporary stay. alexandria randolph | dispatch record

Pet adoption: a lifelong gift

Anna Sylvestre
Monday, December 18, 2023
Christmas is a time of gift giving, and for some, that will include a new furry pet. But before surprising children or grandchildren with a puppy on Christmas morning, families should weigh the logistics necessary for responsible pet adoption.
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COURTESY PHOTO

Taylor Creek names employees of the month

News Staff
Monday, December 18, 2023
Grace Varnado, at left, a paraprofessional at Taylor Creek Elementary School, and coach/ teacher Chris Wienecke, third from left, were honored as November employees of the month at the campus. Clay Phillips of Farm Bureau Insurance presented them with Farm Bureau mugs and Mojo gift cards.
joycesarah mccabe | Dispatch Record

joycesarah mccabe | Dispatch Record

Santa’s comin’

News Staff
Monday, December 18, 2023
Maluafa Tafaoa, 4, returned to give Santa a big hug after sharing her Christmas wish list with him at Ajinomoto Foods during the Carol of Lights festival on Dec. 2. Some Lampasas and Lometa youngsters will share what they are wishing for in an upcoming edition of the Dispatch Record.
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COURTESY PHOTO

Annual drive to benefit area children

News Staff
Monday, December 18, 2023
Benton Chiropractic Clinic held its 24th annual toy drive on Dec. 5. On that day, Dr. Craig Benton exchanged a toy for a chiropractic treatment. The toys are given to the Lampasas Volunteer Fire Department, which distributes them to children in need in the community.
Lampasas High School band director Eduardo Zambrano leads the Badger Band through marching practice earlier this fall. Nineteen LHS band students earned All-Region honors. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas High School band director Eduardo Zambrano leads the Badger Band through marching practice earlier this fall. Nineteen LHS band students earned All-Region honors. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

19 Badger Band members qualify for All-Region recognition

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Members of the Lampasas High School Badger Band competed in All-Region auditions at Fredericksburg High School on Saturday. A total of 19 LHS students earned the All-Region title, with 10 of those advancing to area competitions after the Christmas break.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lodge awards three members for their service

News Staff
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Masonic brothers stand alongside the three service award winners holding their certificates of achievements on Monday evening. Those receiving recognition, left to right, were Warren Bluntzer, 50 years; James Kincheloe, 60 years; and Billy Jack Garner, 70 years.
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