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Service Friday for Sulynn Bledsoe

News Staff
Monday, February 3, 2025
Sulynn Elliott Bledsoe, who with her husband Bill owned and operated Texas Legato Winery, died on Jan. 31, 2025, at her home in Lampasas. She was 74.Memorial services will be held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel on Feb. 7 at 2 p.m., with visitation an hour prior.Mrs.
HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD

Beautiful setting for Polar Bear Plunge

News Staff
Monday, February 3, 2025
Hancock Springs Free-Flow Swim Area was the site for Saturday’s Polar Bear Plunge. Sunny skies and warm temperatures made for a more pleasant day to spend in the 70-degree mineral springs. 

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, February 3, 2025
TAX-AIDE ASSISTANCEAARP Foundation Tax-Aide will conduct free federal tax preparation services for the 2024 tax year. Assistance is available on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 4 through April 15 at 302 E. Third St. in Lampasas (the Jack Calvert Municipal Building).
Beth Erwin provided valuable information on xeriscaping for the L-M Garden and Civic Club. COURTESY PHOTO

Beth Erwin provided valuable information on xeriscaping for the L-M Garden and Civic Club. COURTESY PHOTO

L-M Garden Club members learn xeriscaping trends

News Staff
Thursday, January 30, 2025
The L-M Garden and Civic Club met Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. at the club building in Lometa for its monthly meeting.After refreshments were served, Beth Erwin from Georgetown gave a very informative program on “Xeriscaping Without Thorns.
The Lampasas Middle School theatre director Kelli Cox stands between LMS students, left to right, Zoey Rivas, Holley Wakeman, and Grady Groves. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

The Lampasas Middle School theatre director Kelli Cox stands between LMS students, left to right, Zoey Rivas, Holley Wakeman, and Grady Groves. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

LMS theatre gears up for One-Act Play competition

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Lampasas Middle School theatre students will compete in the annual One-Act Play competition Saturday at the Lampasas High School cafeteria.Last year, LMS secured first place for a third consecutive year. LMS theatre director Kelli Cox noted, however, that being the best is not what it’s all about.
Dorothy Person and David Spradley gave a presentation on the Lampasas County Salvation Army to members of The ’36 Club at their January meeting. courtesy photo

Dorothy Person and David Spradley gave a presentation on the Lampasas County Salvation Army to members of The ’36 Club at their January meeting. courtesy photo

Salvation Army provides program for ’36 Club members

News Staff
Thursday, January 30, 2025
On Jan. 9, The ’36 Club of Lampasas had a program presented by David Spradley and Dorothy Person of the Lampasas County Salvation Army. These representatives provided information pertaining to the countywide service unit they oversee.
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file photo

Classics at the Classic to gather on Saturday

News Staff
Thursday, January 30, 2025
The monthly get-together for classic car lovers will take place Saturday at 4 p.m. in the back parking lot of Storm’s Drive-in. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the vehicles on display while chatting with their owners.

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, January 30, 2025
We would like to help get your group’s event(s) listed in the Dispatch Record Calendar. The listing of community events and meetings is free.Calendar items must be in writing. Email to news@lampasas. com, or mail to: Calendar Lampasas Dispatch Record P.O.

DISTRICT COURT

News Staff
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Lampasas County 27th District Court convened several times this month, with Judge Debbie Garrett presiding over the hearings.The following action took place Jan. 17: Defendant Timothy James Crownover of Lampasas entered a plea deal, and guilty pleas were accepted.
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