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Jemmah and Jackson Messinger are the solo pair of twins in fifth grade at Kline Whitis Elementary. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Jemmah and Jackson Messinger are the solo pair of twins in fifth grade at Kline Whitis Elementary. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Twins rule at Kline Whitis Elementary

Erick Mitchell
Monday, August 19, 2024
It’s rare to find a set of twins, much less four in one grade level – which is the case for Kline Whitis Elementary School.This school year, the elementary campus has four sets of twins in second grade, one set in fifth grade and another pair in pre-kindergarten.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

Celebrating community commitment

News Staff
Monday, August 19, 2024
Lampasas Animal Shelter Supervisor Kasey Schwartzer, center, holds her certificate of appreciation for her 15 years of service to the city of Lampasas. Schwartzer was recognized on Aug. 12.
JEN WISIAN | COURTESY PHOTO The main cast for the new community theater production in Lometa included, from left, Bob Butler, Jen Wisian, Rob Wisian, Joy Milliorn and Travis Walls. Not pictured: Carolee Smith.

JEN WISIAN | COURTESY PHOTO The main cast for the new community theater production in Lometa included, from left, Bob Butler, Jen Wisian, Rob Wisian, Joy Milliorn and Travis Walls. Not pictured: Carolee Smith.

Lometa Community Theater shines in successful opening

Mason Hines
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Anew theater group in Lometa has taken center stage, with a production of “Superhero Sanitarium” by Scott Haan. The show, directed by Jennifer Wisian, is the inaugural production for the Lometa Community Theater and was sold out before the performance last Saturday.
Lampasas native Tracy Irvin will talk about how God’s love has sustained her during the difficult times after the death of her husband. COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas native Tracy Irvin will talk about how God’s love has sustained her during the difficult times after the death of her husband. COURTESY PHOTO

MORE women’s event in October to feature Tracy Irvin

News Staff
Thursday, August 15, 2024
The non-denominational women’s ministry event MORE is scheduled this year for Oct. 7 from 6:30-7:45 p.m. at The Adelphia.Guest speaker will be Tracy Irvin. The annual get-together offers a time of fellowship and refreshment for women from all across the county.Casual dress is encouraged.

GriefShare sessions to begin Aug. 27

News Staff
Thursday, August 15, 2024
A new session of GriefShare, a weekly support group for those who have suffered the death of a loved one, will begin Aug. 27 and extend through Nov. 19.The sessions are held on Tuesdays from 5:307:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church’s fellowship hall, 402 S. Key Ave.
hunter king | dispatch record Joseph Neuenschwander hopes to continue his journalism career in Alaska, and tell the stories of military personnel and their families.

hunter king | dispatch record Joseph Neuenschwander hopes to continue his journalism career in Alaska, and tell the stories of military personnel and their families.

Dispatch Record bids bon voyage to intern

Joseph Neuenschwander
Monday, August 12, 2024
Since June, I have worked as an intern with the Lampasas Dispatch Record through the Scripps Howard Emerging Journalists Fund. I am grateful to both the Dispatch Record and Scripps Howard for giving me this opportunity.
COURTESY PHOTO Friends and family of Kaytarina Castillo gather for a group photo.

COURTESY PHOTO Friends and family of Kaytarina Castillo gather for a group photo.

Bull riding event aims to create suicide awareness education

Joseph Neuenschwander
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Three years ago, Kaytarina Castillo’s husband committed suicide.She’s not alone in having to deal with that issue. Many people have lost a friend or family member to suicide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, between 2000 and 2020 the suicide rate in the U.S. rose by 46%.
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