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U.S. Armed Forces veteran Krystal Ybarra, a Camp Cowboy program participant, rides “CD” around an arena under the supervision of Lane Robison, program director. Alexandria Randolph | dispatch record

U.S. Armed Forces veteran Krystal Ybarra, a Camp Cowboy program participant, rides “CD” around an arena under the supervision of Lane Robison, program director. Alexandria Randolph | dispatch record

Putting a harness on hope

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, December 1, 2022
On a sunny morning in mid-October at a ranch in eastern Lampasas County, a single rider trots a gelding around a small arena.

L-M Garden Club celebrates Thanksgiving meal together

News Staff
Thursday, December 1, 2022
Lometa L-M Garden and Civic Club had its annual Thanksgiving meal with family and friends on Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. at the club building. Hostesses for the meal were Tico Hicks substituting for Lewvon Hicks, Debbie Hicks, Tricia Dorsey and Diana Matthews.

Tree lighting set in Copperas Cove

News Staff
Monday, November 28, 2022
A tree lighting celebration will take place Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Copperas Cove City Park, 1206 West Avenue B. Mayor Dan Yancey will accompany Santa, who will be available for photos at the event. The tree lighting is sponsored by the Copperas Cove Chamber & Visitors Bureau.
Shane and Tosha Hall are the owners of this home at 3709 County Road 1020. Their home is among those to be featured on the museum’s Tour of Homes. The tour will take place Dec. 4 as part of the annual Yuletide festivities in Lampasas. Tickets are available from the Lampasas County Museum. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Shane and Tosha Hall are the owners of this home at 3709 County Road 1020. Their home is among those to be featured on the museum’s Tour of Homes. The tour will take place Dec. 4 as part of the annual Yuletide festivities in Lampasas. Tickets are available from the Lampasas County Museum. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Tour of Homes to feature four stops this year

News Staff
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Members of the Highland Lakes Master Gardener Association are knowledgeable about a number of horticulture practices and share that through community service projects. A new class for Master Gardener certification will be offered in February. COURTESY PHOTO

Members of the Highland Lakes Master Gardener Association are knowledgeable about a number of horticulture practices and share that through community service projects. A new class for Master Gardener certification will be offered in February. COURTESY PHOTO

Master Gardener certification course available in Burnet

News Staff
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Highland Lakes Master Gardener Association will offer a certification course at the Texas AgriLife Extension office in Burnet beginning Feb. 1, 2023, for 10 weeks. Class times are 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Class size will be limited, and the course is offered only once a year.
Kenny Murray of Keller Williams Real Estate joined forces with the Alycia Hooper Real Estate team on their second annual community food drive. The group collected and donated 1,473 pounds of food to St. Mary’s Catholic Church Food Pantry. Pictured are pantry volunteer Beth James and Kenny Murray, left to right. COURTESY PHOTO

Kenny Murray of Keller Williams Real Estate joined forces with the Alycia Hooper Real Estate team on their second annual community food drive. The group collected and donated 1,473 pounds of food to St. Mary’s Catholic Church Food Pantry. Pictured are pantry volunteer Beth James and Kenny Murray, left to right. COURTESY PHOTO

More than over 1,000 pounds of food collected

News Staff
Wednesday, November 23, 2022

NEWSMAKER

News Staff
Monday, November 21, 2022
PHI KAPPA PHI Maria Smith of Kempner recently was initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Smith was initiated at Texas Woman's University.
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