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courtesy photo Darlene and Jim Rutland of Lampasas were married 50 years ago at First Street Church of Christ.

courtesy photo Darlene and Jim Rutland of Lampasas were married 50 years ago at First Street Church of Christ.

Couple celebrates golden anniversary

News Staff
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Jim and Darlene Rutland of Lampasas are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple were married June 16, 1973 at First Street Church of Christ. Over the course of their married life, they have resided in Abilene, Dallas, Copperas Cove and Lampasas.
erick mitchell | dispatch record The Lampasas County Livestock Association has responsibility for the annual Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show. The LCLA plans to construct a barn on its property that can provide space for youth to raise their animal projects.

erick mitchell | dispatch record The Lampasas County Livestock Association has responsibility for the annual Lampasas County Youth Livestock Show. The LCLA plans to construct a barn on its property that can provide space for youth to raise their animal projects.

LCLA to move forward with ag barn project

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, June 15, 2023
After deep discussions among its members, the Lampasas County Livestock Association is getting ready to break ground on its new ag barn project. The building will serve as a space for students with limited resources to house their livestock animals.

Funding available for septic system repairs

News Staff
Monday, June 12, 2023
The Lampasas River Watershed Partnership is coordinating a septic system repair and replacement program for residents in the Lampasas River watershed to help improve and protect water quality. Residents of the watershed may be eligible for up to $8,000 to repair or replace failing systems.
erick mitchell | dispatch record Lampasas CTE Director Julie Salvato will step down at the end of the month after spending 22 years in the school district.

erick mitchell | dispatch record Lampasas CTE Director Julie Salvato will step down at the end of the month after spending 22 years in the school district.

Salvato to step down from LISD

Erick Mitchell
Monday, June 12, 2023
After 22 years with the Lampasas Independent School District, Julie Salvato is saying goodbye. The longtime librarian and current LISD Career and Technical Education director will leave her role at the end of the month.

reunions

News Staff
Thursday, June 8, 2023
nix school Nix School Community Center will host a school reunion Saturday at noon. Please bring a covered dish to share. The community center is on FM 580 West, 10 to 12 miles outside of Lampasas.
courtesy photo

courtesy photo

Business holds a ribbon-cutting

News Staff
Thursday, June 8, 2023
LJD Sales & Rentals recently celebrated a ribbon-cutting at its location at 1573 Barnes St., off U.S. Highway 183 South in Lampasas. Owners Lori and Jeff DePalma are holding the scissors, surrounded by employees, family members and Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Melissa Unger.
Gene Isenhour salutes during Kempner’s recent Memorial Day observance in honor of those servicemembers who died in the line of duty. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Gene Isenhour salutes during Kempner’s recent Memorial Day observance in honor of those servicemembers who died in the line of duty. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Dedicated to service

Erick Mitchell
Monday, June 5, 2023
Former U.S. President John F. Kennedy, in a call to civic engagement, said, “Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” Kempner resident Gene Isenhour has taken those words to heart.

Photo contest will highlight agriculture in Lampasas County

News Staff
Monday, June 5, 2023
Lampasas County Farm Bureau is sponsoring a photography contest to allow residents to demonstrate their skills in capturing agriculture subjects. Theme of the contest is “What do you see when looking at agriculture in Lampasas County.” All items must be finished products and ready for display.
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