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Cord Jackson, at right, performs a solo number while Zach Huckabee accompanies on guitar during the Tuesday night Hayloft Party. mason hines | dispatch record

Cord Jackson, at right, performs a solo number while Zach Huckabee accompanies on guitar during the Tuesday night Hayloft Party. mason hines | dispatch record

Spring Ho Festival Hayloft Party serves up smiles

News Staff
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Cord Jackson, at right, performs a solo number while Zach Huckabee accompanies on guitar during the Tuesday night Hayloft Party.  Cord Jackson, at right, performs a solo number while Zach Huckabee accompanies on guitar during the Tuesday night Hayloft Party. 
Janet is a female, 11-week-old kitten available at Lampasas Animal Shelter. courtesy photo | Lampasas Animal Shelter

Janet is a female, 11-week-old kitten available at Lampasas Animal Shelter. courtesy photo | Lampasas Animal Shelter

Lampasas shelter approaches ‘no-kill’ status

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, July 6, 2023
In 2022, 68,945 dogs and cats were euthanized in shelters across the state of Texas. Lampasas Animal Shelter is one of many municipal shelters taking steps to change that.

Pearl church to host revival services

News Staff
Monday, July 3, 2023
Pearl Church of Christ, at 6790 FM 183 in Pearl, will hold a revival service Saturday at 7 p.m. with guest speaker Will Jackson. The service will be followed with homemade ice cream and snacks. On Sunday at 10:30 a.m., Chris Halpayne will speak.
This hummingbird dines on the nectar of phlox. courtesy photo | melindamyers.com

This hummingbird dines on the nectar of phlox. courtesy photo | melindamyers.com

Plan and plant a hummingbird garden

Melinda Myers
Monday, July 3, 2023
Whether you are making some late additions to your gardens or planning for the future, include some hummingbird-favorite plants. Select plants and create combinations to attract and support the birds with a seasonlong supply of nectar.
Playing with water, not fire

Playing with water, not fire

Playing with water, not fire

News Staff
Monday, July 3, 2023
Youngsters engage in a water-spraying battle during Thursday’s Junior Firefighter Academy, hosted by the Lampasas Fire Department in partnership with the Lampasas County Higher Education Center. The Junior Firefighter Academy was LCHEC’s final College for Kids class of the summer.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Fun time in the foam

News Staff
Monday, July 3, 2023
Youngsters jump around with joy as a foam cannon sprays the fluffy substance into the air. On Friday, the Lampasas Public Library hosted its end-of-summer reading party and shaved ice event.

July programs slated at the Lampasas library

Veronica Butler
Thursday, June 29, 2023
The month of July brings numerous events at the Lampasas Public Library. The library will be closed July 4 in observance of Independence Day. It also will be closed July 8 for Spring Ho festivities. “Story Time With Beta Mu” will take place July 12 at 10 a.m.
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