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Kristi Allison and Shannon Martin, at left, address a group of volunteers gathered to prep the trail corridors on Saturday morning. ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH RECORD

Kristi Allison and Shannon Martin, at left, address a group of volunteers gathered to prep the trail corridors on Saturday morning. ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH RECORD

Group works to establish hike and bike paths at 580 Sports Park

Alexandria Randolph
Monday, September 25, 2023
By 9 a.m. Saturday morning, the faint echo of power tools could be heard in the back of the 580 Sports Park. Members from the Lampasas Trails hike and bike group already were at work trimming limbs and brush for the creation of a 7.7-mile trail that is anticipated to see completion by mid-winter.
ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Native American history on display

News Staff
Monday, September 25, 2023
A Native American spear discovered by Mormon ranchers in Mexico and a water canteen are visible on this vendor’s table at the Indian Artifact & Mineral and Gem Show held Saturday in Lampasas.

BRIEFLY

News Staff
Monday, September 25, 2023
MORE WOMEN’S EVENT MORE, a multi-church women’s ministry, will host its annual event Oct. 9 from 6:30-7:45 p.m. at The Adelphia, 101 FM 580 East. The evening will include refreshments, music and an inspiring message from Debbie Kuker.
Seventh-grade students in Jennifer Baker’s class scan a display for books that may interest them at Lampasas Middle School’s Scholastic Book Fair. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Seventh-grade students in Jennifer Baker’s class scan a display for books that may interest them at Lampasas Middle School’s Scholastic Book Fair. erick mitchell | dispatch record

Book fair palooza this week

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023

Fall Festival on tap in Copperas Cove

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Holy Family Catholic Church will hold its annual Fall Festival Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 1001 Georgetown Rd. in Copperas Cove. A kids’ train ride, games and prizes, vendors, bingo, food and entertainment will be part of the family fun available.

‘Mom Prom’ set for Sept. 29

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Lampasas Girl Scout Troops 20001 and 20023 are hosting an ’80s Mom Prom. The event allows mothers to bring their children for a fun dance event. Participants are encouraged to wear their best 1980s-style attire. The Mom Prom will be Sept. 29 from 6-8:30 p.m. at Grace Fellowship Church.

AgriLife Extension Service to offer food handlers’ course Sept. 30

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
A food handlers’ course accredited by the Texas Department of State Health Services will be offered by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Lampasas County Extension Family & Community Health Agent Karen DeZarn. The “Food Safety: It’s in Your Hands” training will be Sept. 30 from 1-2:30 p.

Green Thumb program to present information on culinary herbs

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
The Highland Lakes Master Gardener Association will offer its next Green Thumb Program on Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. to noon at Lakeshore Library, 7346 Ranch Road 261 in Buchanan Dam. Master Gardener Lyn Mefford will address “Using Cloth Planters to Create Portable Culinary Herb Gardens.

Players take home prizes from Community Bridge

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Community Bridge welcomed 24 players at its September gathering. Sylvia Miller took home first place, Margaret Oberender was second, and Tom Casbeer was third. The slam prize went to Beth Griess and Lou Wiginton. The next play date will be Oct. 9 at 1 p.m.
Pierian Club gathers in historic

Pierian Club gathers in historic

Pierian Club gathers in historic setting for its September meeting

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
The Pierian Club met Sept. 12 in the historic M.D. Abel Co. office building, formerly known as the Manuel Hardware building on East Third Street. President Alicia Straley called the meeting to order at 4 p.m. Twenty-one of the 22 active members were in attendance, along with an honorary member.
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