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Celebrating Arts in the Park

Erick Mitchell
Monday, April 3, 2023
The Lampasas Association for the Arts will host its Arts in the Park for Kids event at Campbell Park on April 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. LAFTA board member Cathy Kuehne said the event will be a celebration of the arts.
Courtney and Zach Carnley stand in front of Viss Family Funeral Home in Copperas Cove. The couple are new owners of the business, which will become the second location for Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel and Cremations. COURTESY PHOTO

Courtney and Zach Carnley stand in front of Viss Family Funeral Home in Copperas Cove. The couple are new owners of the business, which will become the second location for Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel and Cremations. COURTESY PHOTO

Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel acquires second location in Copperas Cove

News Staff
Monday, April 3, 2023
Viss Family Funeral Home in Copperas Cove has been acquired by Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel and Cremations of Lampasas. The firm announced the acquisition last week in a news release. The addition will become the second funeral home location for new owners Zach and Courtney Carnley.

BRIEFLY

Holiday Closures
Monday, April 3, 2023
Lampasas County offices, plus the municipal offices in Lampasas, Lometa and Kempner will be closed Friday to observe a holiday for Good Friday. The Dispatch Record office also will be closed Friday. Regular business hours will resume on April 10.
Hunting for a Happy Easter

Hunting for a Happy Easter

Hunting for a Happy Easter

News Staff
Monday, April 3, 2023
Amari Sanchez eyes her lollipops after Friday’s egg hunt at the Community Easter Festival at Gavin Garrett Soccer Complex. Youngsters enjoyed an egg hunt, bouncy houses and even a visit from H-E-B Buddy during the festivities.
The Texas Department of Transportation has proposed building a bypass around Lampasas to direct highway traffic away from Key Avenue. COURTESY PHOTO

The Texas Department of Transportation has proposed building a bypass around Lampasas to direct highway traffic away from Key Avenue. COURTESY PHOTO

Proposed Bypass Creates Concern for Lampasas

News Staff
Thursday, March 30, 2023
LAMPASAS -- Until recently, there did not appear to be any widespread clamor among area residents regarding possible construction of a bypass route around Lampasas. That changed when TxDOT conducted two town hall meetings here in 2022 to seek interest in a potential traffic relief route.
Front and center, Luke Sappenfield is surrounded by family members and Scouts from Troop 200, Troop 400 and Pack 100 who have helped raise funds for the Sappenfields’ medical expenses. COURTESY PHOTO

Front and center, Luke Sappenfield is surrounded by family members and Scouts from Troop 200, Troop 400 and Pack 100 who have helped raise funds for the Sappenfields’ medical expenses. COURTESY PHOTO

Medical status improves for youth hospitalized after tunnel collapse

Erick Mitchell
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Thirteen days after being rushed to the hospital, 9-year-old Luke Sappenfield and his 15-year-old brother Hunter are on the road to recovery. On March 19, the boys were rescued after a tunnel they dug along the Lampasas River behind the River Place neighborhood collapsed on top of them.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

Happy National Mom & Pop Business Owners Day

News Staff
Thursday, March 30, 2023
On March 29, Wings of Eagles Outreach members recognized Burke and Janice Brown for their 60-plus years of business ownership in the Lampasas community. Brown, pictured at left, joined his father as a partner in the feed store in 1960.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, March 30, 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.
MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

Queen crowned at annual Jubilee

News Staff
Thursday, March 30, 2023
2022 Diamondback Jubilee Queen Britni Roberts, at left, presented Jara Wootton with flowers, a sash and belt buckle after Wootton was named the 2023 Diamondback Jubilee Rodeo Queen.
MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

MASON HINES | DISPATCH RECORD

Diamondback Princess named

News Staff
Thursday, March 30, 2023
2023 Diamondback Jubilee Rodeo Princess Allie Urich, on horseback, was presented with a buckle, sash and flowers by 2022 Princess Harper Evans.
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