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ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Mike Irvin has begun demolition on property at the intersection of East Fourth Street and Hackberry Street near the Lampasas downtown square. Irvin plans to develop the site for an upscale restaurant that overlooks Sulphur Creek.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Mike Irvin has begun demolition on property at the intersection of East Fourth Street and Hackberry Street near the Lampasas downtown square. Irvin plans to develop the site for an upscale restaurant that overlooks Sulphur Creek.

Irvin eyes upscale restaurant along banks of Sulphur Creek

Erick Mitchell
Monday, October 21, 2024
Lampasas-area developer Mike Irvin of Irvin Steel Construction is eyeing plans for an upscale restaurant along Sulphur Creek at the intersection of East Fourth and Hackberry Street.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

‘Badger Man’ hypes up students

News Staff
Monday, October 21, 2024
“Badger Man” brings words of encouragement to Hanna Springs Elementary School students during Friday’s pep rally celebrating the end of the first nine weeks of the 2024-25 school year.

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Archaeology Program
Monday, October 21, 2024
Lampasas County Historical Commission will host Ryan Murray, editor and publisher of Texas Cache magazine, for a special archaeology program on Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. in the Lampasas Public Library Foundation Room.BLOOD DRIVEAmerican Red Cross will hold its next Community Blood Drive Nov.
A catfish meal with all the trimmings and banana pudding for dessert was offered to Lampasas County Farm Bureau members before they held their annual meeting. More than 200 attended the gathering this year. courtesy photo

A catfish meal with all the trimmings and banana pudding for dessert was offered to Lampasas County Farm Bureau members before they held their annual meeting. More than 200 attended the gathering this year. courtesy photo

Farm Bureau conducts business session after its county convention

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
The annual Lampasas County Farm Bureau convention drew a large crowd to the Lampasas County Show Barn on Oct. 8 for a fried catfish meal, a presentation by the guest speaker and a business session to elect new directors.
erick mitchell | dispatch reacord

erick mitchell | dispatch reacord

Area Go Texan holds BBQ Cookoff

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Kelsie Ray, a part of the “Fat Back Cooking Team” preps her chef’s choice entry during last Friday’s Lampasas County Area Go Texan BBQ Cookoff festivities..

Range Tour set at Motl Ranch

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
The 2024 Lampasas & Mills County Range Tour will be offered at the Motl Ranch outside of Lampasas Oct. 28. The ranch address is 8218 County Road 1255.Registration at the gate begins at 8:30 a.m., with the program to extend from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is $20.

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
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courtesy photo

Key Club assists at women’s event

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
The MORE women’s event, held Oct. 7 at The Adelphia, was a big success again this year, organizers said. On hand to assist with parking were Key Club students, from left, Kaylee Pentz, Seth Kachel, Yoseline Montiel, Izzy Fuller and Makenna Kachel.
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courtesy photo

Capping off a ‘Texas trivia’ win

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Dr. Steve Forsythe, at right, was the winner of a signed “Daytripper” cap from television show host Chet Garner, who was the guest speaker at the recent Lampasas County Farm Bureau meeting.
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