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Approximately 75 Klose family members attended the 100 th reunion held Aug. 7, 2021 at the Hostess House in Lampasas. courtesy photo

Approximately 75 Klose family members attended the 100 th reunion held Aug. 7, 2021 at the Hostess House in Lampasas. courtesy photo

Klose family to hold 101st reunion

Jan Klose
Monday, July 25, 2022
The Klose family will celebrate more than a century of gatherings when it meets Aug. 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hostess House in Lampasas for its 101st reunion. This year’s reunion will be held in memory of Charles Dean Barker and in honor of his sister, Nancy Burton.

AgriLife to offer free septic system maintenance clinic

News Staff
Monday, July 25, 2022
A Septic System Maintenance Virtual Clinic for homeowners will be offered Aug. 4 from noon to 1:30 p.m. The clinic is free, and no software download is necessary. Participants will be sent a link to join after they register at www.lampasas river.org.

Lampasas County Fair winner shares chocolate cake recipe

News Staff
Monday, July 25, 2022
CHOCOLATE CAKE BY BREELEY KEELE 1ST PLACE COUNTY FAIR – INTERMEDIATE DIVISION Cake: 1 cup water 1 stick oleo ½ cup Crisco shortening 4 rounded Tbsp. cocoa Bring these ingredients to a boil. Add: 2 cups flour 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup sugar pinch of salt 1 tsp.
Movie night offers cool entertainment

Movie night offers cool entertainment

Movie night offers cool entertainment

News Staff
Thursday, July 21, 2022
The annual Dive-In Movie Night was held at the Hanna Springs Swimming Pool on July 15. Swimmers could enjoy snacks and time in the pool while watching a movie on the big screen. CHRIS MILES | DISPATCH RECORD

Kempner collects school supplies for donation drive

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, July 21, 2022
The city of Kempner is hosting its annual school supply drive in preparation for the start of the 2022-2023 school year. Donations will be collected at local businesses including the Log Cabin Café and Jessie Dalllas Boutique, both located along U.S. Highway 190, until Aug. 8.

Back to School Bash slated for Aug. 2

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, July 21, 2022
The Lampasas ISD Back to School Bash will be held Aug. 2 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Lampasas High School. The Back to School Bash is an opportunity for local businesses and services to introduce themselves to community members, LISD faculty and teachers.
Local Vietnamese restaurant PhoLicious, owned by Joseph and Anh Trousdale, is expanding with its soup kits that will be stocked nationwide at Walmart stores. COURTESY PHOTO | ALLY MEDIA

Local Vietnamese restaurant PhoLicious, owned by Joseph and Anh Trousdale, is expanding with its soup kits that will be stocked nationwide at Walmart stores. COURTESY PHOTO | ALLY MEDIA

‘Sky’s the limit’: Local business picked up by Walmart, Sam’s Club

Anna Sylvestre
Monday, July 18, 2022
Lampasas-based PhoLicious has been picked out of thousands of businesses to sell its product through Sam’s Club and Walmart stores across the United States. Making instant pho kits started as a COVID-time project for Joseph and Anh Trousdale, but the business exploded past their expectations.
Parade marshal rides in style

Parade marshal rides in style

Parade marshal rides in style

News Staff
Monday, July 18, 2022
Dick Parker, flanked by grandchildren, heads up the Spring Ho Grand Parade as it proceeded down East Third Street. Parker served as parade marshal for the 2022 festival. CHRIS MILES | DISPATCH RECORD
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