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Lampasas High School’s December Paraprofessional of the Month is Beth Oestreich. Assistant Principal Ryan Race said Oestreich “works tirelessly throughout the year making sure our day-to-day operations run smoothly.” Oestreich is the campus technology specialist. COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas High School’s December Paraprofessional of the Month is Beth Oestreich. Assistant Principal Ryan Race said Oestreich “works tirelessly throughout the year making sure our day-to-day operations run smoothly.” Oestreich is the campus technology specialist. COURTESY PHOTO

High school announces its paraprofessionals of the month

News Staff
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Thirteen Lampasas County Farm Bureau members participated in the 90th annual Texas Farm Bureau Convention in Frisco. Not pictured: directors Mickey and Jani Edwards. courtesy photo

Thirteen Lampasas County Farm Bureau members participated in the 90th annual Texas Farm Bureau Convention in Frisco. Not pictured: directors Mickey and Jani Edwards. courtesy photo

Lampasas County Farm Bureau captures top awards at state convention

News Staff
Monday, December 11, 2023
Lampasas County Farm Bureau had a large delegation in attendance at the 90th annual Texas Farm Bureau Convention held Dec. 1-3 in Frisco.
The gingerbread entry from Lee and Tammy Martin was named winner in the adult division of the museum’s contest. Erick mitchell | dispatch record

The gingerbread entry from Lee and Tammy Martin was named winner in the adult division of the museum’s contest. Erick mitchell | dispatch record

Gingerbread House Contest winners announced

News Staff
Monday, December 11, 2023
The Gingerbread House decorating contest, sponsored by the Lampasas County Museum, took place during recent Carol of Lights festivities. Entries will remain on display until Dec. 16, when the museum closes before reopening after the first of the new year. Winners are listed below.
Music teacher and composer Neill Herndon offered a concert for the DRT chapter after its Christmas dinner last week. courtesy photo

Music teacher and composer Neill Herndon offered a concert for the DRT chapter after its Christmas dinner last week. courtesy photo

DRT Christmas program features concert by Neill Herndon

News Staff
Monday, December 11, 2023
Neill Herndon, a Killeen ISD music teacher, presented a piano concert last week for the Oran Milo Roberts Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas following its annual Christmas dinner.
JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Taxidermist honored for her work

News Staff
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Boyce Cabaniss, president of the Lampasas County Museum board, presents Wilma Loughmiller with a plaque expressing appreciation for her many donations and support of the museum. “Wilma has been a great friend of the Lampasas County Museum,” Cabaniss said in remarks at a brief ceremony Saturday.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD At left, Caroline Claude and Jessi Fields receive their sashes to designate them Snow Princess and Snow Queen, respectively.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD At left, Caroline Claude and Jessi Fields receive their sashes to designate them Snow Princess and Snow Queen, respectively.

Snow Queen court crowned

News Staff
Thursday, December 7, 2023
The 2023 Snow Queen Court waves to the crowd during the Carol of Lights Holidazzle Parade on Saturday. The Snow Queen Court was selected earlier that day during a pageant at the courthouse bandstand. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

The 2023 Snow Queen Court waves to the crowd during the Carol of Lights Holidazzle Parade on Saturday. The Snow Queen Court was selected earlier that day during a pageant at the courthouse bandstand. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Carol of Lights shines at Courthouse Square

News Staff
Monday, December 4, 2023
joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record

Museum holds annual tree and gingerbread contests

News Staff
Monday, December 4, 2023
The Lampasas County Museum hosted its annual Christmas tree decorating contest and gingerbread house contest, as well as a bake sale. The contest entries were on display over the weekend during the annual Carol of Lights.
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Open hands or closed fists

Joycesarah Mccabe
Monday, December 4, 2023
While at the grocery store recently, I overheard two ladies discussing a pie. One was 'offended' that someone else was baking the pie she had always brought to the family gathering. 'That is MY pie and MY recipe,' I heard her say.
joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record One of the beautiful homes to be featured in this year’s Christmas Tour of Homes is Creekside Retreat, a sprawling 3,500-square-foot home that recently has become a vacation rental property. This and four other properties will be open for touring Sunday from 1-5 p.m. Tour tickets are available at the Lampasas County Museum for $15 a person.

joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record One of the beautiful homes to be featured in this year’s Christmas Tour of Homes is Creekside Retreat, a sprawling 3,500-square-foot home that recently has become a vacation rental property. This and four other properties will be open for touring Sunday from 1-5 p.m. Tour tickets are available at the Lampasas County Museum for $15 a person.

Five properties deck the halls for the holidays

News Staff
Thursday, November 30, 2023
The Lampasas County Museum’s Tour of Homes offers an inside look at some of the city’s interesting and inviting properties, with a nod to the historical. Theme for this year’s celebration is “A Sesquicentennial Christmas.” Lampasas is concluding its 150th anniversary as a city.
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