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News Staff
Thursday, January 19, 2023
tarleton state university Among the students recognized for scholastic honors at Tarleton State University for the fall 2022 semester is Caylin Watson of Lampasas, who was named to the Dean’s List. She is a sophomore, majoring in animal science with a concentration in preveterinary medicine.
Heike Noble, at right, and her daughter Jeanette Noble are two vendors who participate in the Lampasas Farmers Market. The market is opening earlier this year than in previous seasons. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Heike Noble, at right, and her daughter Jeanette Noble are two vendors who participate in the Lampasas Farmers Market. The market is opening earlier this year than in previous seasons. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Farmers Market arrives early in 2023, opens Saturday

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, January 12, 2023
The Lampasas County Farmers Market and Crafts is opening sooner than in previous years after receiving approval during Monday’s Lampasas County Commissioners meeting. The farmers market is set to open Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lampasas County Courthouse square.

Library has full slate of events for January

Veronica Butler
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Although Lampasas Public Library will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, it is offering programs in January for people of all ages. A Story Time for children will be Jan. 18 at 10:30 a.m. Staff will be reading “The Library Book” by Tom Chapin and Michael Mark.

Don’t mess with Texas Scholarship Contest opens

News Staff
Thursday, January 12, 2023
The Don’t mess with Texas Scholarship Contest is now accepting applications for the 2023 school year. Any Texas high school senior attending public, private or home school who plans to attend an accredited Texas college or university in the fall 2023 semester is eligible to apply.

Class of 1956 seeks info on classmate

News Staff
Thursday, January 12, 2023
The Lampasas High School Class of 1956 is searching for a former classmate. Ola Mae Webb was in the graduating class, an in her senior year she was listed as Ola Mae Smith in the yearbook. Anyone who might have information about her may contact Roland Lang.
Erick Mitchell has joined the Dispatch Record staff. courtesy photo

Erick Mitchell has joined the Dispatch Record staff. courtesy photo

News editor, a San Antonio native, joins Dispatch Record team

Erick Mitchell
Monday, January 9, 2023
Hello, Lampasas! I am extremely excited to embark on this journey as your reporter in this amazing community. After spending a couple of years doing community organizing, I am over-themoon to be back in the world of journalism, especially here in the great state of Texas.
courtesy photo An unclipped horse can go without a blanket, even when temperatures dip to 30-40 degrees F., according to The Horse magazine’s checklist for equine health. A clipped horse, however, will need a blanket to protect it from hypothermia.

courtesy photo An unclipped horse can go without a blanket, even when temperatures dip to 30-40 degrees F., according to The Horse magazine’s checklist for equine health. A clipped horse, however, will need a blanket to protect it from hypothermia.

Help pets, horses stay healthy during cold winter months

Anna Sylvestre
Thursday, January 5, 2023
With temperatures dipping lower at night and more winter weather expected this month, efforts to keep pets warm require a few extra steps and precautions. One means is to bring pets inside, said Rachel White, shelter staff and animal control officer at the Lampasas Animal Shelter.
Courtesy photo Texas Tech enrollee Morgan Stewart will work as a studentteacher this spring at Academy High School, where Massey and Forsythe will provide supervision and mentoring.

Courtesy photo Texas Tech enrollee Morgan Stewart will work as a studentteacher this spring at Academy High School, where Massey and Forsythe will provide supervision and mentoring.

Forsythe serves as mentor for new ag instructors

News Staff
Thursday, January 5, 2023
Former longtime Lampasas High School agriculture science instructor/FFA adviser Steve “Doc” Forsythe keeps busy in “retirement” with mentoring activities to support others in the field.

Newsmakers

News Staff
Thursday, January 5, 2023
angelo state university Angelo State University has announced the names of students who achieved the Dean’s List for the 2022 fall semester.
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