Lampasas Fire Department to distribute toys for Christmas

  • Lampasas firefighter Sean Schroeder sorts toys inside the fire station on Friday. Distribution to families that have applied will take place Dec. 18. Kempner residents may sign up for toys at the fire station there. Families in Lometa who would like to receive gifts should contact Lometa City Hall to participate in the toy drive. In Adamsville, area churches can assist families in need. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD
    Lampasas firefighter Sean Schroeder sorts toys inside the fire station on Friday. Distribution to families that have applied will take place Dec. 18. Kempner residents may sign up for toys at the fire station there. Families in Lometa who would like to receive gifts should contact Lometa City Hall to participate in the toy drive. In Adamsville, area churches can assist families in need. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

    The Lampasas Fire Department is continuing its annual toy drive — a tradition that dates back more than 130 years. Records show the city’s volunteer department started handing out Christmas gifts in 1886, when it distributed apples and oranges – prized treats at the time.

    This year, donations of new toys will be accepted at the Lampasas Fire Station through Dec. 14 at 5 p.m.

    Firefighters will hand o…