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Violinist Patrice Calixte, member of the Artistan String Quartet, will perform during the Lampasas County Chamber Music Festival on June 1-4. He is pictured here at a previous performance at the Lampasas County Courthouse. courtesy photo | kairo media

Violinist Patrice Calixte, member of the Artistan String Quartet, will perform during the Lampasas County Chamber Music Festival on June 1-4. He is pictured here at a previous performance at the Lampasas County Courthouse. courtesy photo | kairo media

Chamber Music Festival set at several venues June 1-4

Alexandria Randolph
Thursday, May 25, 2023
The inaugural Lampasas County Chamber Music Festival, featuring local classical artists, is set for June 1-4. Presented by the Lampasas Association for the Arts and the Artisan String Quartet, the festival will include four days of concerts at various locales in Lampasas.

newsmakers/college honors

News Staff
Thursday, May 25, 2023
South plains college Sami Thompson of Lometa has been named to the South Plains College spring 2023 Dean’s List. To qualify, students must earn a grade-point average of 3.25 or higher and complete a minimum of 12 credit hours.
Provide heat-stressed plants in containers relief by moving them into the shade during heat waves. COURTESY PHOTO | MELINDAMYERS.COM

Provide heat-stressed plants in containers relief by moving them into the shade during heat waves. COURTESY PHOTO | MELINDAMYERS.COM

Keep plants thriving despite the heat of summer

Melinda Myers
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Last year’s record-high temperatures across much of the country took a toll on gardens and landscapes. Once again, above-normal summer temperatures are in the forecast for many regions of the country. Adjusting how you manage your gardens and landscape can help plants thrive as temperatures rise.
JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

Descendant keeps Comanche heritage alive

News Staff
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Lance Tahmahkera, great-great-grandson of Quanah Parker, speaks to a large group gathered at the Lampasas Public Library. Tahmahkera retold stories and shared wisdom given to him by elders of the Comanche tribe.

Summer meal program available to Lampasas families

News Staff
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Lampasas ISD Nutrition Services has begun its summer meal program for 2023. Thanks to a Seamless Summer Option program sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture, meals will be offered at no cost during the summer.

community calendar

News Staff
Thursday, May 25, 2023
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.
ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH RECORD

ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH RECORD

Kempner Memorial Day ceremony scheduled

News Staff
Thursday, May 25, 2023
The city of Kempner will hold its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday at 10 a.m. at Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park. Last year, several Fort Hood officers attended the ceremony. Pictured left to right are Lt. Col. Dean Huard, Col. Anthony Barbina and Kempner Mayor J.W. Wilkerson.
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